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 the “Troubleshooting” section for service information.
Solution
PROBLEM
Food soil left on dlshes
Spottlng and filming
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CAUSE
Improper loading
Water temperature too low
Use of incorrect, too little, or ineffective detergent
Detergent cakes in dispenser
lnsuff 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
See the “LoadingYour Dishwasher” section.
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 “Tocheck 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 “Usingthe Dispensers” section. Never use less than one tablespoon per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Always store detergent
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.
Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 pounds per square inch (psi) for proper dish- washer 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 the “LoadingYour Dishwasher” section. To remove hard water film, see “Removingspots 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) mini- mum. See the “Tocheck 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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