KitchenAid Superba KDS20A Use And Care Manual page 18

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If You Have A Dishwasher Problem...
Please check the following recommendations be- gested remedy, the problem persists, see page 1
fore calling for service. If, after following the sug- for information on how to get service.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Food Soil Left 0n Dishes Slowdown of wash arm due
to high suds
Improper loading
Low water pressure due to
insufficient fill
Use of incorrect too httle
or ineffective detergent
Detergent cakes _n
dispenser
Water temperature is too
low
Filter cleaning spray nozzles
on wash arm are blocked
Use recommended dishwasher detergents only Never use soap or
laundry detergents Add more dishwasher detergent to increase amount
of suds inhibitors
Follow loading instructions in dishwasher Use and Care Guide.
Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi for proper dishwasher
fill A booster pump on the water supply may be necessary if pressure
IS too lOW
Use recommended dishwasher detergents only Follow recommenda-
tions in Use and Care Guide for amounts: never use less than one
tablespoon per load Detergent must be fresh to be effective Always
storertln acool dry area preferably in an atrhghtcontalner
Use fresh detergent only Do not allow detergent to sd for several hours
mawetdispenser Have dispenser checked to make sure itisworkmg
properly
Turn home water heater up so water entering dishwasher _s 120 F
(49 C} minimum See recommended procedure To Check Water
Temperature
Remove lower wash arm and turn upside down. Check single outside
filter spray nozzle (hole) or nine inside filter spray nozzles located on
underside of wash arm. See page 1 !. If nozzles are blocked, clean out
with a toqthpigk.
Spotting and Filming Hard water or high mineral
content in water
Water temperature is too
low
Use of incorrect detergents
Incorrect amount of
detergent
Use of ineffective
detergents
Insufficient fill caused by
low water pressure
Conditioning the final rinse water with a liquid rinse agent helps elim-
inate spotting and filming. The Automatic Rinse Agent Dispenser is
standard on the Superba and Patrician models and can be installed as
an optional accessory on the Impreial and Custom models. Keepnnse
agent, like Jet Dry. in the dispenser at all times.
A packagednon-precipitating water conditioner can be mixed with de-
tergent to minimize hard water problems
Turn home water heater up so water entering dishwasher is 120F
(49 C) minimum See recommended procedure 'To Check Water
Temperature
Use recommended dishwasher detergents only.
Follow recommendations in dishwasher Useand Care Guidefor amount
Heavy soil and or hard water generally require extra detergent
Detergent should be fresh Store in a cool dry place, preferably m an
a_rtight container. Dscard lumpy detergent
Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi for proper dishwasher
fill A booster pump on the water supply may be necessary if pressure
is too low
To Remove Spots and Film: To remove spots and film on dish-
ware and glasses, or hard water film on the interior of the dish-
wasber, you may want to use stripping products such as Lime-
A-way or Glass Magic. These products are available in the de-
tergent section of your local grocery store: follow the manufac-
turer's directions
Or you may use vinegar with the following procedure:
1. Load clean dishes and glasses in dishwasher in regular man
ner, Do not !oad silverware or other metals in the dishwasher
2. Close and latch door and select Low Energy Wash Cycle Do
not use detergent, Allow dishwasher to run through the first
wash When washer has filled for main wash portion of cycle,
unlatch and open door Add 2 cups of householdvmegar.
Closeand latch door: reselect Low Energy Wash Cycle button
3. After final rinse water has drained, cancel cycle. Do not allow
dishwasher to go through dry portion of cycle.
4. For a final polish, put two tablespoons of non-prec@itating
type water conditioner (such as Calgon) in the right-hand Main
Wash compartment of detergent dispenser, and run dish-
washer through complete Low Energy Wash Cycle.