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Before calling for service, review this list.
It may save you both time and expense.
This list includes common experiences that
are not the result of defective workmanship
or material in your dishwasher.
Food Soils Left on Dishes
• Choose another cycle for longer washing
time.
• Choose the HIGH option.
• Check rack loading section for proper
loading-avoid nesting items.
• Home water pressure may be too low -
should be 20 to 120 pounds per square inch
(psi).
• Check incoming water temperature. It
should be at least 120
o
F (49
o
C). (See Factors
Affecting Performance.)
• Check water hardness. For extremely hard
water, it may be necessary to install a water
softener. (See Detergent Chart).
• Use Fresh Detergent.
• Make sure items are not blocking the spray
arms, preventing them from rotating.
• Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is fi lled.
• Increase the discharge setting of rinse aid.
(See Rinse Aid).
• Check the incoming water temperature. Be
sure it is at least 120
o
F (49
o
C).
• Check for proper loading-avoid nesting
items.
• Plastic items may need to be towel dried.
• Cups with a concave bottom will collect
water. Load them at the far left of the
upper rack so they will be held in a tilted
position.
Dishes not Dry
NOTE
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To achieve the best results from your dishwasher,
visit www.dishwashingexpert.com for general tips
regarding the performance and operation of your
dishwasher.
Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy
• Check water hardness. For extremely hard
water, it may be necessary to install a water
softener. (See Detergent Chart).
• Water temperature may be low. Avoid
extremely low or high temperatures. (See
Factors Affecting Performance.
• Avoid overloading and improper loading. (See
Preparing and Loading Dishes).
• Use fresh detergent. Old detergent is
ineffective.
• Make sure rinse aid dispenser is fi lled.
• Check to see that proper amount of
detergent is being used for cycle selected.
Also, check phosphate level. (See Detergent
Dispenser.)
• Home water pressure may be too low - it
should be 20 to 120 pounds per square inch
(psi).
Water in Bottom of Tub
• Water left in the tub bottom after the cycle is
complete is not normal. If water remains in
the bottom of the tub, the dishwasher may
not be draining properly. (See Dishwasher
Does not Drain Properly).
BEFORE YOU CALL
Dishware Chipped
• Load with care and do not overload. (See
Preparing and Loading Dishes).
• Place delicate items in top rack.
• Place glasses securely against pins and not
over pins.
• Load items so they are secure and don’t jar
loose when moving racks in and out. Move
racks in and out slowly.
• Make sure tall glasses and stemware will
clear top of tub when rack is pushed in.
• Fine antique china and crystal should be
hand-washed.
