Whirlpool DU4500XM manual Common dishwashing problems, Problemcaused by

Common dishwashing problems

PROBLEMCAUSED BY

Spotting and Hard water tllmlng

Water is not hot enough

Not enough detergent, or improper detergent

“0ld”detergent

Improper loading

No rinse aid

		AIR DRY Setting					used
Small partlcles		Spray		arm		or arms		not
deposlted	on	rotating			freely
		“Old”		detergent
		Not	enough
		detergent,				or
		improper			detergent
		Water		is not		hot
		enough
		Water		pressure			may
		be	low,		dishwasher			is
		not	fillina		orooerlv
Dishes	not	Water		is not
washlng	clean	hot	enough
		Improper			loading

Spray arm or arms not rotating freely

Not enough detergent or improper

detergent “0ld”detergent.

Water pressure may be low, dishwasher is not filling properly

SOLUTION

Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher de-

tergent with highest available phosphorus content. May be necessary to install water softener.

Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at

sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH Option.

Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-

est available phosphorus content...especially with hard water.

Use Only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent. Store tightly closed box, in cool, dry place. Discard old, lumpy deter- gent. Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.

Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly. Do not ov- erload. Do not nest items.

Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching detergent dispensers.

Does the rinse aid dispenser need filling? See instructions on page 7.

To remove spots and film, try a vinegar rinse

1.Wash and rinse load as usual. Use AIR DRY.

2.Remove all metal items.

3.Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a container on the bottom rack.

4.Run dishwasherthrough a complete washing cycle.

Drying without heat may result in some spotting of glasses and silver.

Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load- ing. Be sure a utensil has not prevented theirturning.

Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent. Store tlghtly closed box in cool, dry place. Discard old, lumpy deter- gent. Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.

Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-

est available phosphorus content...especially with hard water.

Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting.

If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes while dishwasher is running (to assure correct fills).

Water temperature should be at least 140°F (6O”C]. Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting.

Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly. Do not ov- erload. Do not nest iterns.

Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching detergent dispensers.

Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load- ing. Be sure a utensil has not prevented their turning.

Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high-

est available phosphorus content...especially with hard water.

Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent. Store tightly closed box in cool, dry place. Discard old, lumpy deter- gent. Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.

If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes while dishwasher is running (to assure correct fills].