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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dishes don’t dry Low inlet water •Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120°F.
temperature
•Select HEATED DRY.
•Use HOT START option.
•Select a higher cycle, such as POTS & PANS.
Rinse agent dispenser •Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required.
is empty
Dishes and flatware Inlet water temperature •Run hot water faucet prior to connecting the Unicouple to purge cold
not clean is below 120°F. water from the hot water line.
•Use HOT START and POTS & PANS.
•Raise the water heater temperature to 120°F.
Too little detergent •See Using the dishwasher section, refer to Proper Use of Detergent for
detergent recommendations.
Old or damp powdered • See Using the dishwasher section, refer to Proper Use of Detergent for
detergent detergent recommendations.
Water pressure is •Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so,
temporarily low wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Improper rack loading •Make sure large dishware does not block detergent dispenser or wash arm.
Spots and filming •Use Jet-Dry
®
or Cascade Crystal Clear
®
rinse agents to remove spots
on glasses and and prevent new film buildup.
flatware •To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing film from glassware:
1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2 Do not add detergent.
3 Select the longest cycle.
4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run until the detergent cup opens.
Dishwasher will now be in the main wash.
5 Open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the
bottom of the dishwasher.
6 Close the door and allow to complete the cycle. If vinegar rinse
doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric
acid crystals instead of vinegar.
Cloudiness on Combination of soft •This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from
glassware water and too much happening, use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in
detergent the shortest cycle that will get it clean.
Water temperature •Lower the water heater temperature.
entering the dishwasher
exceeds 150°F.
Detergent cup lid Timer dial is not in the •Turn the timer dial to OFF.
won’t latch OFF position
Detergent left in Dishes are blocking the •Reposition the dishes.
dispenser cups detergent cups
Steam This is normal • Steam comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and
when water is being pumped out.
Black or gray Aluminum utensils have •Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner.
marks on dishes rubbed against dishes
Extremely hard water
Low inlet water
temperature
Overloading the
dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powder
detergent
Rinse agent dispenser
empty
Too little detergent
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