Frigidaire FDPH4316AB Complete Owners Guide - Page 16

16 TROUBLESHOOTING Before You Call Review this list before calling for service. 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 120oF (49oC). (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). • 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. Drying Tip • Select the Normal Wash and High Temp option along with a Rinse Aid agent for improved drying performance. • 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 Affecting Performance). • Avoid overloading and improper loading. (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). • Check to verify that the glass trap • Use fresh detergent. Old detergent is maintained and installed properly is ineffective. (See Care and Cleaning). • Make sure rinse aid dispenser is filled. Dishes not Dry • Check to see that proper amount • If you have not selected Max or Heat of detergent is being used for cycle Dry, and no LEDs are illuminated for selected. (See Detergent Dispenser). these Options, then the heater has been de-activated during the drying • phase of the selected Wash Cycle. This is known as Air Dry. Air Dry slightly Home water pressure may be too low-it should be 20 to 120 pounds per square inch (psi). lowers the energy usage but increases Dishware Chipped the likelihood that the dishware will not be completely dried. • Load with care and do not overload. • Selecting Heat Dry, High Temp or (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). Sanitize Temp options will improve • Place delicate items in top rack. drying performance. • Place glasses securely against pins • Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is and not over pins. filled. • Load items so they are secure and • Increase the discharge setting of rinse aid. (See Rinse Aid). don't jar loose when moving racks in and out. Move racks in and out slowly. • Check the incoming water temperature. Be sure it is at least 120oF (49oC). • Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear top of tub when rack is pushed in. • Check for proper loading-avoid nesting items. • Fine antique china and crystal should be hand-washed.