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BEFORE YOU CALL Í NOTE To achieve the best results from your dishwasher, visit www.dishwashingexpert.com for general tips regarding the performance and operation of your dishwasher. 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 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). • Check to verify that the glass trap is maintained and installed properly (See Care and Cleaning). Dishes not Dry • Select heat or SaharaTM 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 120oF (49oC). • 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 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. • Check for proper loading-avoid nesting items. 16