Ilve Insufficient Wash Pressure / Upper Spray Arm Blockage

Dishwasher leaves greasy residue and food particles on dishes, especially in the upper rack.

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Possible Causes

Clogged upper spray arm, Blocked feed tube to upper arm, Overloaded racks blocking rotation, Weak circulation pump

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Switch off power before removing spray arms.

  • Check loading: Ensure tall items are not blocking the upper spray arm from spinning.
  • Clean upper arm: Remove the upper spray arm by unscrewing or unclipping it. Rinse and clear all jets with a toothpick.
  • Inspect feed tube: Check the vertical feed tube and connection at the rear of the tub for blockages or misalignment with the pump outlet.
  • Circulation pump: If upper rack cleaning remains poor, the circulation pump may not be delivering enough pressure and should be tested as in E6.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Upper Spray Arm
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