Manual

Before You Call for Service
Dishwasher
Questions?
Use this
problem
solver
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE WHAT TO DO
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Dishes and flatware
not clean
Spots and filming on
glasses and flatware
Cloudiness on glassware
Black or grag marks on
dishes
Low inlet water
temperature
Make sure inlet water temperature is at 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 using gour
dishwasher.
Air gap is clogged • Clean air gap.
Improper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block the
detergent dispenser or the wash arms.
Extremelg hard water
Low inlet water temperature
Overloading the dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powder
detergent
Rinseagent dispenser emptg
Too little detergent
Combination of soft water
and too much detergent
Water temperature
entering the dishwasher
exceeds !50°F (66°C)
Aluminum utensils have
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 sure water temperature is at least !20°R
Load dishwasher as shown inthe Loading
PlaceSettings section.
Make sure detergent is fresh.
If water isextremelg hard, a softener nag
be required.
This is called etching and is permanent.
To prevent this from happening, use less
detergent if gou have soft water. Wash
glassware in the shortest cgcle that will get
it clean.Seepage !0.
Lower the water heater temperature.
• Remove marks with a mild,abrasive
cleaner.
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