Solving Common Dishwashing Problems A convenient checklist for handling minor performance problems. Go over this list before
calling for service. If you are unable to solve your dishwasher’s problem, turn to page 23 for
service information.
Solution chart
PROBLEM
Food soil left
3n dishes
CAUSE
Improper loading
Water temperature
too low
Use of incorrect, too
little, or ineffective
detergent
SOLUTION
Follow loading instructions on pages 7-9.
If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure
water entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C)
minimum. See “To check water temperature”
on page 18.
Use recommended dishwasher detergents
only. Follow recommendations on page 10 for
amounts. Never use less than one tablespoon
per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effec-
tive. Always store detergent tightly-closed in a
cool, dry place.
Detergent cakes
in dispenser
Pump or spray arm
clogged by labels
from bottle and cans
lnsuff icient fill due to
low water pressure
Use fresh detergent only. Do not allow deter-
gent to sit for several hours in a wet dispenser.
Check dispenser for caked detergent. Clean
dispenser when caked detergent is present.
Remove labels before washing or wash by
hand. See page 15. Clean filter screen. See
page 17.
Home water pressure should be 20 to 120
pounds per square inch (psi) for proper
dishwasher fill. A booster pump on the water
supply may be necessary if pressure is too low.
spotting
rnd filming
Slowdown of wash Never use soap or laundry detergents. Use
arm due to high suds recommended dishwasher detergents only.
Hard water or high Use rinse agent to help prevent spotting
mineral content and filming. See page 11. To remove hard
in water water film, see “Removing spots and film” on
page 21.
Water temperature If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure
too low water entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C)
minimum. See “To check water temperature”
on page 18.
Use of incorrect Use recommended dishwasher detergents
detergents only.
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