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Solving Common
Dishwashing Problems
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 the
“Troubleshooting” section for service information.
Solution chart
PROBLEM
Food soil left
3n dishes
CAUSE
Improper loading
Water temperature
too low
SOLUTION
Follow loading instructions.
If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure
water entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C)
minimum. See the “Saving Energy” section.
Use of incorrect, too
little, or ineffective
detergent
Use recommended dishwasher detergents
only. See the “Using the Dispensers” section.
Never use less than 1 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 deter-
gent to sit for several hours in a wet dispenser.
Check dispenser for caked detergent. Clean
dispenser when caked detergent is present.
Insufficient fill due 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 if pressure is
too low.
Spotting
and filming
Slowdown of wash Never use soap or laundry detergents. Use
arm due to high suds recommended dishwasher detergents only.
Hard water or high
Use rinse agent to help prevent spotting
mineral content in
and filming. See the “Using the Dispensers”
water section. To remove hard water film, see
“Removing spots and film” at the end of this
section.
Water temperature
too low
If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure
water entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C)
minimum.
Use of incorrect Use recommended dishwasher
detergents
detergents only.
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