Whirlpool 8500 warranty Common Dishwashing Problems, Solution chart, Problem Cause

Common Dishwashing

Problems

In This Section

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Solution chart

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

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Problem	Cause
Food Soil Left on	Improper loading
Dishes
	Water temperature is
	loo low

Solution

Follow loading instructions on pages 15-l 8.

Use the Hi-Temp Wash option. If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C). minimum. See recom- mended procedure on page 13.

Use of incorrect, too little or ineffective detergent

Use recommended dishwasher deter- gents only. Follow recommendations on pages 10 and 11 for amounts: never use less than one tablespoon per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Always store detergent in a cool, dry area, preferably in an airtight container.

Detergent cakes in dispenser

Use fresh detergent only. Do not allow detergent to sit for several hours in a wet dispenser. Check dispenser for caked detergent. Clean dispenser when caked detergent is present.

	Pump or spray				arm
	clogged		by	labels		from
	bottles		and	cans
	Low	water		pressure
	due	to	insufficient			fill
	Slowdown			of wash		arm
	due	to high		suds
Spotting and	Hard	water		or high
Filming	mineral		content		in
	water

Remove labels before washing or wash by hand. See page 14.

Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 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 deter- gents only.

Conditioning the final rinse water with a liquid rinse agent helps eliminate spotting and filming. Keep the dispenser filled with a rinse agent at all times.

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