Common Dishwashing
Problems
In This Section
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Solution chart
This chart 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 page 22 for service information.
Problem
Food Soil Left on Dishes
Spotting and
Filming
Cause
Improper loading
Water temperature is too bw
Use of incorrect, too little or ineffective detergent
Detergent cakes in dispenser
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
Hard water or high mineral content in water
Solution
Follow loading instructions on pages
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 recommended dishwasher deter- gents only. Follow recommendations on page 10 for amounts; never use less than one tablespoon per load. Deter- gent must be fresh to be effective. Always store detergent in a cool, dry area, preferably in an airtight container.
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.
Remove labels before washing or wash by hand. See page 14. Clean filter screen. See page 18.
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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