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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Dishwasher
Leaks
Excessive suds caused by
using improper detergent.
Use only detergent
approved for automatic
dishwashers.
Dishwasher is
not level.
Level the Dishwasher. See
Installation Instructions.
DISHES ARE NOT COMPLETELY CLEAN
Food soil
left on the
dishes
Dishwasher is not
loaded correctly.
See “Dishwasher Loading.”
Selected the wrong
wash cycle for the dish
load.
Select the cycle for the most difficult soil
in the dishwasher load. If you have some
items with heavier soils, use a heavier
washing cycle.
Water temperature is
too low.
For best results, the incoming water
temperature should be a minimum of
120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher.
Used incorrect amount
of detergent.
Use a minimum of 1Tbsp. (15 g)
detergent. (15 g) per load. Heavy soil
and/or hard water generally require extra
detergent.
Detergent is too old.
Detergent must be fresh to be effective.
Store detergent in a cool, dry area.
Detergent is caked in
the dispenser.
Do not allow detergent to sit for several
hours in a wet dispenser. Clean dispenser
and refill with fresh, dry detergent.
The pump or spray arm
is clogged with labels
from bottles and cans.
Check pump and spray arm for labels and
remove the labels.
The pressure of the
water coming into the
home is too low.
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.
High suds are slowing
the wash arm.
Use detergent recommended for the
dishwasher only. Do not use soap or
laundry detergents.
