Solving Common Dishwashing Problems
Following is 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 for information.
Solution | chart |
PROBLEM | CAUSE |
Food soil left | Improper loading |
on dishes | Water temperature |
| too low |
Use of incorrect, too little, or ineffective detergent
Detergent cakes in dispenser
Insufficient fill due to
low water pressure
| Slowdown of wash |
| arm due to high suds |
Spotting | Hard water or high |
and filming | mineral content in |
| water |
| Water temperature |
| too low |
Use of incorrect
detergents
SOLUTION
Follow loading instructions.
Use the High Temp Wash option. If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) mini-
mum. See the "To check water temperature" section.
NOTE: In some cases, loads may not dry as well when using the High Temp Wash option.
Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. See the "Using the Dispensers" section. Never use less than 1 tablespoon per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Always store detergent tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Use fresh detergent only. Do not allow detergent to sit for several hours in a wet dispenser. Check dispenser for caked deter- gent. Clean dispenser when caked detergent is present.
Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 pounds per square inch (psi) (138 to 838 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. A booster pump on
the water supply may be necessary if pres- sure is too low.
Never use soap or laundry detergents. Use recommended dishwasher detergents only.
Use rinse agent to help prevent spotting and filming. To remove hard water film,
see "Removing spots and film" at the end of this section.
Use the High Temp Wash option. If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) minimum. See the "To check water temperature" section.
NOTE: In some cases, loads may not dry as well when using the High Temp Wash option.
Use recommended dishwasher detergents only.
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