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Solving Common Dishwashing
Problems
This section explains how you can handle minor performance problems. Go over this list
before calling for service. If you can't solve your dishwasher's problem, turn to page 28
for service information.
IN THIS SECTION
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Solution chart ................................... 24
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Removing spots and film ............... 27
Solution chart
PROBLEM
Food soil
left on dishes
CAUSE SOLUTION
Slowdown of spray arm
due to high suds
Never use soap or laundry detergents. Use
recommended dishwasher detergents only.
Do not overfill rinse agent dispenser. Wipe
up rinse agent spills before running a cycle.
Improper loading
Follow loading instructions on pages
15-17.
Insufficient filldue to low
water pressure
Home water pressure should be 20 to 120
pounds per square inch (psi) for proper
dishwasher fill. A booster pump on the
water supply may be necessary ifpressure
istoo low.
Use of incorrect, too
little, or ineffective
detergent
Use recommended dishwasher detergents
only. Follow recommendations on pages
10-11 for amounts; never use less than one
tablespoon per load. Detergent must be
fresh to be effective. Always store detergent
tightly-closed in a cool, dry place.
Detergent cakes in
dispenser
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 ispresent.
Water temperature too
low
Turn home water heater up to ensure water
entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C)
minimum. See recommended procedure in
"Sure-Clean TM water heating" on page 12.
Do not use the ENERGY SAVER WASH
option.
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