Before You Call for Service
Dishwasher
Questions?
Use this
problem
solver
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE WHAT TO DO
o
Dishesand flatware
not clean
Spots and filming on
glasses and flatware
Cloudiness on glassware
Black or grag marks on
dishes
Low inletwater
temperature
Make sureinlet water temperature isat least
!20°F (49°C)(seeUsingthe Dishwashersection).
Runwater at the nearest faucet prior to
starting the dishwasher to insure optimal water
temperature.
Water pressureis • Turn on a faucet. Iswater coming out
temporarilg low more slowlg than usual? Ifso,wait until
pressure is normal before usinggour
dishwasher.
Air gap isclogged • Clean air gap.
Improper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block the
detergent dispenser or the wash arms.
Extremelghard water
Lowinlet water temperature
Overloadingthe dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powder
detergent
Rinseagent dispenser emptg
Toolittle detergent
Combination of soft water
and too much detergent
Water temperature
entering the dishwasher
exceeds !50°F (66°C)
Aluminum utensilshave
rubbed against dishes
o
o
Glassesand dishes must face the sprag arms.
UseJet Drg®or CascadeCrgstal Clear®rinse
agents to remove spots and prevent new film
buildup.
Make surewater temperature isat least !20°R
Load dishwasher as shown inthe Loading
PlaceSettings section.
Make suredetergent isfresh.
If water isextremelg hard,a softener nag
be required.
This iscalled etching and is permanent.
To prevent this from happening, useless
detergent if gou havesoft water.Wash
glassware in the shortest cgcle that will get
it clean.Seepage !0.
Lowerthe water heater temperature.
• Remove marks with a mild,abrasive
cleaner.
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