KITCHENAID KUDC24SE - Manuel (Page 27)

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This section explains how you can handle minor performance problems. Check this list
before calling for service. If you can’t solve your dishwasher’s problem, review the
“Troubleshooting” charts on pages 30-31 before calling for service information.
Dishes are not cleaned completely
Solving Common Dishwashing Problems
PROBLEM
Food soil
left on
dishes
Spotting and
filming
CAUSE
Slowdown of spray arm
due to high suds
Improper loading
Insufficient fill due to
low water pressure
Use of incorrect, too
little, or ineffective
detergent
Detergent cakes in
dispenser
Water temperature
too low
Hard water or high
mineral content in
water
Water temperature is
too low
Use of incorrect
detergents
Incorrect amount of
detergent
SOLUTION
Use only recommended dishwasher detergents,
not soap or laundry detergents. Do not overfill
the rinse agent dispenser and wipe up any
spills before running a cycle.
Follow the loading instructions on pages 8-13.
Your home water pressure should be 20 to
120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for a proper dish-
washer fill. You may need a booster pump on
the water supply if the pressure is too low.
Use recommended dishwasher detergents
and specified amounts only (see pages 16 and
17 for amounts), but never use less than 1 tbs
(15 mL). For effective cleaning, use only fresh
detergent and store it tightly closed in a cool,
dry place.
Add detergent just before starting the dish-
washer. Use fresh detergent and remove any
caked detergent before filling the dispenser.
When using Delay Wash, make sure the dis-
penser is dry before adding detergent.
Set your water heater to ensure that the water
entering the dishwasher is at least 120°F
(49°C). See page 23 for recommended proce-
dure under “Energy saving tips.”
Use rinse agent to help eliminate spotting and
filming. See “Using the rinse agent dispenser”
on page 18. To remove hard water film, see
“Removing spots and film” on page 29.
Set your water heater to ensure that the water
entering the dishwasher is at least 120°F (49°C).
See page 23 for recommended procedure under
“Energy saving tips.”
Use only recommended dishwasher detergents.
Heavy soil or hard water usually require the
use of extra detergent. See pages 16 and 17
for recommended detergent amounts.
Get the
cleanest
dishes
possible
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