Solutions To Common Dishwashing Problems - Kenmore 970D1549 Use & Care Manual

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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems

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Before calling for service, review this list. It
may save you both time and expense. This
list includes common experiences that are
not the result of defective workmanship or
material in your dishwasher.
Food Soils Left on Dishes
Choose another cycle for longer
washing time.
Check rack loading section for proper
loading-avoid nesting items.
Home water pressure may be too
low-should be 20 to 120 pounds per
square inch (psi).
Check incoming water temperature.
It should be about 120
Factors Aff ecting Performance.)
Check water hardness. For extremely
hard water, it may be necessary to
install a water softener. (See Detergent
Chart).
Use Fresh Detergent.
Make sure items are not blocking the
spray arms, preventing them from
rotating.
Do not overload the dishwasher (See
Preparing and Loading Dishes).
Check to verify that the glass trap is
maintained and installed properly (See
Care and Cleaning).
Dishes not Dry
Select heat or Max dry option.
Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is
fi lled.
Increase the discharge setting of rinse
aid. (See Rinse Aid).
Check the incoming water temperature.
Be sure it is at least 120
Check for proper loading-avoid nesting
items.
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Cups with a concave bottom will
collect water. Load them at the far left
and right of the upper rack so they will
be held in a tilted position.
Containers, bowls, pots/pans, and any
dishware with concave surfaces that
can collect water should be placed in
the rack facing or angled down so that
water is able to drain even from the
lowest point.
Plastic items may need to be towel
dried.
Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy
Check water hardness. For extremely
hard water, it may be necessary to
install a water softener. (See Detergent
Chart).
Water temperature may be low. Avoid
extremely low or high temperatures.
(See Factors Aff ecting Performance.
Avoid overloading and improper
loading. (See Preparing and Loading
Dishes).
Use fresh detergent. Old detergent is
ineff ective.
Make sure rinse aid dispenser is fi lled.
Check to see that proper amount
of detergent is being used for cycle
selected. (See Detergent Dispenser).
Home water pressure may be too low-it
should be 20 to 120 pounds per square
inch (psi).
Dishware Chipped
Load with care and do not overload.
(See Preparing and Loading Dishes).
Place delicate items in top rack.
Place glasses securely against pins and
not over pins.
Load items so they are secure and don't
jar loose when moving racks in and out.
Move racks in and out slowly.
Make sure tall glasses and stemware
will clear top of tub when rack is
pushed in.
Fine antique china and crystal should
be hand-washed.

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