Glassware/flatware spotted or cloudy, Dishware chipped, Food soils left on dishes – FRIGIDAIRE 154881901 User Manual

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Glassware/Flatware Spotted or

Cloudy

• Check water hardness and adjust amount of

detergent. 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.

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 close

to 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.

Dishes not Dry

• Select heat dry option.
• 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

close to least 120°F (49°C).

• Check for proper loading—avoid nesting items.
• Plastic items may need to be towel dried.
• 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 tipped position.

SOLUTIONS TO COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS

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