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 25 for service information.
Solution
PROBLEM
Food soil left on dishes
Spotting and filming
chart
CAUSE
Improper loading
Water temperature too low
Use of incorrect, too little, or ineffective detergent
Detergent cakes in dispenser
Insuf icient fill due to low water pressure
Slowdown of wash arm due to high suds
Hard water or high mineral content in water
Water temperature too low
Use of incorrect detergents
SOLUTION
Follow loading instructions on pages
If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) minimum. See “Tocheck water temperature” on page 20.
Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. Follow recommendations on page 10 for amounts. Never use less than 1 tablespoon per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Always store detergent
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.
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.
Never use soap or laundry detergents. Use recommended dishwasher detergents only.
Use rinse agent to help prevent spotting and filming. See page 11. To remove hard water film, see “Removingspots and film” on page 23.
If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) minimum. See “Tocheck water temperature” on page 20.
Use recommended dishwasher detergents only.
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