Problem, Cause, Solution Chart - KitchenAid KDC-21AD Use & Care Manual

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Follow loading instructions in dishwasher Use and
Care Guide.
Improper loading
Low water pressure due | Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi for
to
proper dishwasher fill. A booster pump on the water
insufficient fill
supply may be necessary if pressure is too low.
Use of incorrect, too little | Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. Fol-
or
low recommendations in Use and Care Guide for
ineffective detergent
amounts; never use less than one tablespoon per
load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Always
store it in a cool, dry area, preferably in an airtight
container.
Detergent cakes in
Use fresh detergent only. Do not allow detergent to sit
dispenser
for several hours in a wet dispenser. Have dispenser
checked to make sure it is working properly.
Turn home water heater up so water entering dish-
washer is 120°F (49°C) minimum. See recommended
procedure "To Check Water Temperature," page 9.
Remove lower wash arm and turn upside down.
Check single stainless steel spray nozzle and nine
Water temperature is too
low
Filter cleaning spray noz-
zie on wash arm is
blocked
water jets located on underside of wash arm. See
page 22. Check to make sure openings are not
blocked.
Ez and Filming
Hard water or high
Conditioning the final rinse water with a liquid rinse
|
mineral
agent helps eliminate spotting and filming. Keep the
dispenser full with a rinse agent, such as JET DRY, at
all times.
Turn home water heater up so water entering dish-
washer is 120°F (49°C) minimum. See recommended
procedure "To Check Water Temperature," page 9.
Use recommended dishwasher detergents only.
content in water
Water temperature is too
low
Use of incorrect
detergents
Incorrect amount of
Follow recommendations in dishwasher Use and Care
detergent
Guide for amount. Heavy soil and/or hard water gen-
erally require extra detergent.
Detergent should be fresh. Store in a cool, dry place,
preferably in an airtight container. Discard lumpy
detergent.
Use of ineffective
detergents
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