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Solution chart
This chart is 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
22 for service information.
Problem
Food Soil Left on
Dishes
Spotting and
Filming
Cause
Solution
Improper loading
Follow loading instructions on pages
15-17.
Water temperature is
If needed, turn home water heater up to
too bw ensure water entering dishwasher is
120°F (49°C) minimum. See recom-
mended procedure on page 13.
Use of incorrect, too
Use recommended dishwasher deter-
little or ineffective gents only. Follow recommendations on
detergent page 10 for amounts; never use less
than one tablespoon per load. Deter-
gent must be fresh to be effective.
Always store detergent 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 Remove labels before washing or wash
clogged by labels from by hand. See page 14. Clean filter
bottles and cans
screen. See page 18.
Low
water
pressure Home water pressure should be 20 to
due to insufficient fill 120 psi for proper dishwasher fill. A
booster pump on the water supply may
be necessary if pressure is too low.
Slowdown of wash arm
Never use soap or laundry detergents.
due to high suds
Use recommended dishwasher deter-
gents only.
Hard
water
or high
Conditioning the final rinse water with a
mineral content in
liquid rinse agent helps eliminate
water
spotting and filming. Keep the dispenser
filled with a rinse agent at all times.
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