Common Dishwashing
Problems
Solution chart
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 21
for “Troubleshooting.” If you still need help, see page 22 for service information.
PROBLEM
Food Soil Left
on Dishes
Spotting and
Filming
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Improper loading
Follow loading instructions on pages
13-15.
Water temperature is If needed, turn home water heater up to
too low
ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F
minimum. See recommended procedure
on page 11.
Use of incorrect, too
Use recommended dishwasher detergents
little, or ineffective
only. Follow recommendations on pages 8
detergent
and 9 for amounts; never use less than one
tablespoon per load. Detergent must be
fresh to be effective. Always store deter-
gent in a cool, dry area, preferably in an
airtight container.
Detergent cakes in
Use fresh detergent only. Do not allow
dispenser
detergent to sit for several hours in a wet
dispenser. Check dispenser for caked
detergent. Clean dispenser when caked
detergent is present.
Pump or spray arm
Wash bottles and cans by hand. See page
clogged by labels
12. Clean filter screen. See page 17.
from bottles and cans
Low water pressure
Home water pressure should be 20 to 120
caused by insufficient psi for proper dishwasher fill. A booster
fill
pump on the water supply may be neces-
sary if pressure is too low.
Slowdown of wash
Never use soap or laundry detergents. Use
arm due to high suds recommended dishwasher detergents only.
Hard water or high
Conditioning the final rinse water with a
mineral content in
liquid rinse agent helps eliminate spotting
water
and filming. Keep the dispenser filled
with a rinse agent at all times.
Water temperature
If needed, turn home water heater up to
is too low
ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F
minimum. See recommended procedure
on page 11.
Use of incorrect
Use recommended dishwasher detergents
detergents
only.
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