Whirlpool 9400 - Manual (Page 24)

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
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Solution chart.... .................. ...........26
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 27 for
service information.
Problem Cause Solution
Food Soil Left on Improper loading Follow loading instructions on
Dishes pages 19-22.
Water temperature is Use the Hi-Temp option. If needed, turn
too low home water heater up to ensure water
entering dishwasher is 120“F (49°C)
minimum. See recommended procedure
on page 17.
Use of incorrect, too Use recommended dishwasher deter-
little or ineffective gents only. Follow recommendations on
detergent pages 14 and 15 for amounts; never
use less than one tablespoon per load.
Detergent 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
bottles and cans by hand. 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.
Spotting and Hard water or high Conditioning the final rinse water with a
Filming mineral content in liquid rinse agent helps eliminate
water spotting and filming. Keep the dispenser
full with a rinse agent at all times.
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