Whirlpool 9400 Problem Cause Solution , a

Spotting and Water temperature is Use the Hi-Temp option. If needed, turn

Klming too low home water heater up to ensure water

(continued) entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C)

minimum. See recommended procedure

on page 17.

Use of incorrect Use recommended dishwasher

detergents detergents only.

Incorrect amount of Follow recommendations on pages 14

detergent and 15 for amount. Heavy soil and/or

hard water generally require extra deter-

gent.

Use of ineffective Detergent should be fresh. Store in

cool,

detergents dry place, preferably in an airtight con-

tainer. Discard lumpy detergent.

Insufficient fill caused Home water pressure should be 20 to 120

by tow water pressure psi for proper dishwasher fill. A booster

pump on the water supply may be neces-

sary if pressure is too low.

Cycle Takes Water temperature is If needed, turn home water heater up to

Extremely Long too low ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F

Time (49°C) minimum. See recommended

procedure on page 17.

Dishes Do Not Dry Dishes do not drain Dishes must have proper water drainage.

Completely PropeW Do not overload. Follow instructions for

loading dishwasher on pages 19-22. Use

a liquid rinse agent to speed draining.

Plastics Some plastics, due to material, may

need to be towel dried.

Silica Film or A water chemical It may not be possible to prevent problem,

Etching (Silica Film reaction with certain except by hand-washing. To retard this

is a White Irides- types of glassware. process, use a minimum amount of deter-

cent Deposit; Usually caused by gent but not less than one tablespoon per

Etching is a Cloudy some combination of load. Use a liquid rinse agent and

Film) soft or softened water, underload the dishwasher to allow thor-

alkaline washing ough rinsing. Silica film and etching are

solutions, insufficient permanent and can not be removed. Use

rinsing, over-loading the Air Dry option.

the dishwasher, and

heat of drying.

Black or Gray Aluminum items Aluminum items should be loaded so that

Marks on Dishes they will

not rub against dishes during

washing. Throw-away aluminum items

should not be washed in the dishwasher

because they may break down and cause

marking. Aluminum markings can be

removed by using a mild abrasive cleanser.

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