Troubleshooting - Frigidaire A21513101 Use & Care Manual

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° F (49° C).
(See Factors Affecting 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 MaxBoost
• Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is
filled.
• Increase the discharge setting of
rinse aid. (See Rinse Aid).
• Check the incoming water
temperature. Be sure it is at least
120° F (49° C).
• Check for proper loading-avoid
nesting items.
• 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
MaxBoost option.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

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 Affecting
Performance.
• Avoid overloading and improper
loading. (See Preparing and Loading
Dishes).
• Use fresh detergent. Old detergent
is ineffective.
• Make sure rinse aid dispenser is filled.
• 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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