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Common DishwashingProblems
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Cycle takes Water temperature is too Turn home water heater up to ensure water
extremely low entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) mini-
long time mum. See recommended procedure in
"Sure-Clean TM water heating" on page 12.
Spotting and Hard water or high mineral Use rinse agent to help eliminate spotting
filming content in water and filming. See pages 11-12. To remove
hard water film, see "Removing spots and
film" on page 27.
Dishes do
not dry
completely
Water temperature is too
low
Turn home water heater up to ensure water
entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) mini-
mum. See recommended procedure in
"Sure-Clean water heating" on page 12. Do
not use the ENERGY SAVER WASH option.
Use of incorrect deter-
gents
Use recommended dishwasher detergents
only.
Incorrect amount of
detergent
Follow recommendations on pages 10-11 for
amount. Heavy soil and/or hard water
generally require extra detergent.
Use of ineffective
detergents
Use fresh detergent. Always store detergent
tightly-closed in a cool, dry place. Discard
lumpy detergent.
Insufficient fill due to low
water pressure
Home water pressure should be 20 to 120
psi for proper dishwasher fill. A booster
pump on the water supply may be neces-
sary if pressure is too low.
Water temperature is too
low
Turn home water heater up to ensure water
entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) mini-
mum. See recommended procedure in
"Sure-Clean water heating" on page 12. Do
not use the ENERGY SAVER WASH option.
Dishes do not drain
properly
Dishes must have proper water drainage.
Do not overload. Follow instructionsfor
loading dishwasher on pages 15-17. Use a
liquid rinse agent to speed drying.
Rinse agent not used
Plastics
Keep rinse agent dispenser filled.
See page 11.
Some plastics, due to material, may need to
be towel dried.
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