Whirlpool DISHWASHERS - Manual (Page 23)

C O M M O N D I S H W A S H I N G P R O B L E M S
Common Dishwashing
Problems
In This Section
Solution chart
Page Page
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Solution chart
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 26 for
service information.
Problem Cause Solution
Food Soil Left on Improper loading Follow loading instructions on
Dishes pages 16-19.
Water temperature is Use the Hi-Temp Wash option. If needed.
too low turn home water heater up to ensure water
entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C).
minimum. See recommended procedure
on page 14.
Use of incorrect, too Use recommended dishwasher detergents
little or ineffective only. Follow recommendations on page 11
detergent for amounts; never use less than one
tablespoon per load. Detergent must be
fresh to be effective. Always store deter­
gent 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 by
clogged by labels from
bottles and cans hand. See page 15.
Low water pressure Home water pressure should be 20 to 120
due to insufficient fill psi for proper dishwasher fill. A booster
pump on the water supply may be neces­
sary if pressure is too low.
Slowdown of wash arm Never use soap or laundry detergents. Use
due to high suds recommended dishwasher detergents only.
Spotting and Hard water or high Conditioning the final rinse water with a
Filming mineral content in liquid rinse agent helps eliminate spotting
water and filming. Keep the dispenser filled with
a rinse agent at all times.
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