WHIRLPOOL PDB2420AWE
Owner's Manual

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Spotting can be caused by all of these things, Extremely hard water. � Low inlet water temperature. � Improper loading. � Old or damp detergent. � Too little detergent. Due to the varying local water conditions gives the best results for you. and personal preferences,

� Overloading the dishwasher. � Rinse aid dispenser empty. try different brands of detergent to find one that

To remove the spots and film from glassware1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher. 2. DO NOT ADD DETERGENC 3, Select the NORMAL WASH cycle. 4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for approximately 20 minutes. The dishwasher will now be in the main wash. &Then open the door and pour 1/2 cup (125ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher. 6. Close the door and allow the dishwasher home water softener. Glassware is Cloudy: remove the cloudiness, it is"etching." The film is permanent. to complete the cycle. Try using a vinegar rinse twice a month. Consider a

If vinegar doesn't To Prevent:

1. Use less detergent if you have soft water. 2. Avoid manually pre-rinsing the dishes. 3. The temperature Dishwasher � � � � of water entering the dishwasher should be 120 ° F - 140 ° F. Won't Drain: inlet.

If booked up to a food waste disposer, be sure the knock-out is removed from the disposer Be sure the drain hose is elevated at least 32" so water cannot siphon back into the tub. Check for food obstruction in the drain or disposer. Check drain hose for a kink. or fuse box.

� Check your home's circuit breaker � Check that the cycle is completed. There are Suds in the Tub: Sudsing detergents are not meant AVOID SUDSING. To remove suds from the tub:

for dishwashers.

USE ONLY AUTOMATIC

DISHWASHER

DETERGENTS

TO

1. Open the dishwasher door and sprinkle 1 cup of salt on top of the suds to help collapse them. 2. Close and latch the dishwasher. &Turn the dial until a drain is reached 4. Repeat if necessary. Dishwasher Leaks: is level. (Refer to the Installation Instructions.) designed for or select the drain pad.

� Check that the dishwasher

� Suds can cause the dishwasher to overflow. Measure the detergent carefully and use only detergents use in a dishwashen Less detergent is needed in soft water. Try another brand if sudsing continues. � To avoid rinse aid leaking Dishwasher � Dishwashers has an Odor: will have a "new" smell when installed. This will decrease with time. from the dispenser, be sure the lid is securely attached.

Wipe up any accidental

spills.

� Soiled dishes held too long. Use the Rinse & Hold, if available. � Dishwasher not draining properly. � A chemical odor is usually due to chlorine bleach in dishwashing
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detergents.

You may want to try another brand.

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