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What to do

Small particles deposited on

items (cont.)

Incorrect detergent use

Use only correct amount of dishwasher detergent according

to water hardness (see page xx) and the wash program

selected. Fill dispenser only when ready to start the

dishwasher. Do not use old or caked detergent. Store

dishwasher detergent in dry place and in a closed container.

Change the dishwasher detergent if results are still poor.

Filter system

Make sure filter system is clean and properly installed.

Low water pressure

Check that water valve is fully open. Make sure water

pressure is between 0 and 10psi and flow rate is 1.0 gpm

minimum.

Water not hot enough

Check hot water supply temperature. Minimum

recommended incoming temperature to the dishwasher is

10ºF.

Items not loaded properly or

overloaded

Make sure dishwasher is loaded according to instructions

(see page xx). Do not overload. Make sure spray can reach

all soiled surfaces.

Incorrect wash cycle selected

Select a wash cycle with a longer wash time.

Hard water

See “Hard water” under Spotting and filming on page xx.

Detergent left in detergent

compartment

Detergent dispenser lid not

opening

The lid may not be opening. Check for items blocking it.

Old detergent

Do not use detergent that is hard or caked in the box. Use

only fresh detergent. Add detergent to dishwasher just

before starting it.

Spray arms do not rotate properly

Make sure that both spray arms rotate freely. Make sure that

items do not obstruct movement of spray arms. If necessary,

clear any obstructions. Make sure top rack is pushed in all

the way so that spray arm on rack connects to nozzle on

back wall.
Make sure holes in spray arms are not blocked. If

necessary, clear holes with a pointed object and rinse under

water.

Cycle not complete

Close door, wait for cycle to complete.

Chipping or breaking of

glassware

Improper loading

Do not overload. Load between rack prongs, not over them.

Glasses loaded over prongs will not be supported and may

chip or break. Always use the top rack for delicate items.

Dacor recommends that you wash fine china and crystal by

hand.

Unusual noise

Improper loading

Utensils may not be secure or something small may have

dropped from the rack. Water may cause utensils to rattle.

Make sure dishware is secure.

Water in bottom of dishwasher

tub near filters.

Dishwashing cycle not complete

Close door. Allow cycle to finish.

Some water in strainer is normal

Some water in strainer portion of filter at end of cycle is

normal.

See “Dishwasher does not drain

Properly” below

Dishwasher does not drain

Properly

Air gap plugged

Be sure the air gap is not blocked or plugged. The air gap

is a vent located on top of the sink. It is connected to the

dishwasher. It is required by some local codes.

Drain hose kinked

Check drain hoses. Make sure they are not kinked.

Filter(s) clogged

Check and clean filter(s) if necessary. See page xx.