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Dishes are not completely clean
• Food soil left on the dishes
Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the "Dishwasher Loading" section.
Did you choose the cycle that describes the most difficult soil in your
dishwasher? lf you have some items with heavier soils, use a heavier cycle.
Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing results, water should
be 120ºF (49 ºC) as it enters the dishwasher. Refer to the "Dishwasher
Performance Tips" section.
Did you use the correct amount of fresh detergent? Use recommended
dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the "Detergent Dispenser " section. Never
use less than 1 tb (15g) per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective.
Store detergent in a cool, dry area Heavy soil and/or hard water generaily
require extra detergent.
Is detergent caked in dispenser? Use fresh detergent only. Do not allow
detergent to sit for several hours in a wet dispenser. Clean dispenser when
caked detergent is present.
Is the pump or spray arm clogged by Iabels from bottles and cans? If you
wash bottles and cans in your dishwasher, check for labels clogging the pump
or spray arm.
Is the home water pressure high enough for proper dishwasher filling? Home
water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper
dishwasher fill. A booster pump on the water supply can be added if pressure
is too low.
Are high suds slowing the wash arm? Never use soap or laundry detergents.
Use recommended dishwasher detergents only.
SPOTS AND STAINS ON DISHES
• Spotting and filming on dishes
Is your water hard or is there a high mineral content in your water?
Conditioning the final rinse water with a liquid rinse aid helps eliminate
spotting and filming. Keep the rinse aid dispenser filled. Always use a
high-temp option. If your water hardness is 13 grains or above, it is strongly
recommended that you install a home water softener if you do not wish to
drink softened water, have the softener installed onto your hot water supply.
Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing results, water should
be 120ºF (49ºC) as it enters the dishwasher. Refer to the "Dishwasher
Performance Tips" section.
Did you use the correct amount of effective detergent? Use recommended
dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the "Detergent Dispenser" section. Never
Use less than 1 tb (15g) per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective.
Store detergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy soil and/or hard water generally
require extra detergent.
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