Solving Common
Dishwashing Problems
Following 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 the
“Troubleshooting” section for service information.
Solution chart
PROBLEM
CAUSE SOLUTION
Food soil left
on dlshes
Improper loading
Water temperature
too low
Use of incorrect, too
little, or ineffective
detergent
Detergent cakes in
dispenser
lnsuff icient fill due to
low water pressure
Slowdown of wash Never use soap or laundry detergents. Use
See the “Loading Your Dishwasher” section.
Use the High Temp Wash option. If needed,
turn home water heater up to ensure water
entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) mini-
mum. See the “To check water temperature”
section.
NOTE: In some cases, loads may not dry as
well when using the High Temp Wash option.
Use recommended dishwasher detergents
only. See the “Using the Dispensers” section.
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.
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 is present.
Home water pressure should be 20 to 120
pounds per square inch (psi) for proper dish-
washer fill. A booster pump on the water
supply may be necessary if pressure is
too low.
arm due to high suds recommended dishwasher detergents only.
Spottlng
and filming
Hard water or high
mineral content in
water
Water temperature
too low
Use of incorrect
detergents
Use rinse agent to help prevent spotting
and filming. See the “Loading Your
Dishwasher” section. To remove hard
water film, see “Removing spots and film” at
the end of this section.
Use the High Temp Wash option. If needed,
turn home water heater up to ensure water
entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) mini-
mum. See the “To check water temperature”
section.
NOTE: In some cases, loads may not dry as
well when using the High Temp Wash option.
Use recommended dishwasher detergents
only.
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