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14
PROBLEM SOLUTION
HARD WATER (WHITE RESIDUE ON
DISHWASHER INTERIOR OR
GLASSWARE)
NOTE: Extremely hard water mineral deposits can cause damage to your dishwasher
and make it difcult to achieve good cleaning. A water softener is strongly recommended
if your hardness is 15 grains or more. If a water softener is not installed, the following
steps may help:
Use a commercial cleaner (affresh
®
† dishwasher cleaner recommended) designed for
dishwashers once per month.
Always use a rinse aid.
Always use a high-quality, fresh detergent.
Use a detergent booster/water softener additive designed for dishwashers.
ODORS NOTE: If the dishwasher is not used daily, you can run a rinse cycle with the partial load
until a full load is ready to run.
Run a vinegar rinse through the dishwasher by putting 2 cups (500 mL) of white vinegar
in an upright 2-cup glass measuring cup in the lower rack. Run a Normal cycle with the
Heat Dry option turned off. Do not use detergent.
The dishwasher may not be draining properly, see “Water Remains In The Tub/Will Not
Drain” in the “Troubleshooting” section.
NOISY Surging sounds can occur periodically throughout the cycle while the dishwasher is
draining. Normal water valve hissing may be heard periodically.
A normal snap sound may be heard when the detergent dispenser opens during the
cycle and when the door is opened at the end of the cycle.
Improper installation will affect noise levels.
A thumping sound may be heard if items extend beyond the racks and interfere with the
wash arms.
Readjust the dishware and resume the cycle.
FOOD SOILS REMAIN ON DISHES Be sure the dishwasher is loaded correctly. Improper loading can greatly decrease the
washing performance. See the “Dishwasher Use” section.
Select the proper cycle and option for the type of soils. The PowerBlast
®
cycle with the
High Temp Wash option can be used for tougher loads.
Be sure the incoming water temperature is at least 120°F (49°C).
Use the proper amount of fresh detergent. More detergent is needed for heavier soiled
loads and hard water conditions.
Scrape food from dishes prior to loading (do not prerinse).
DISHES DIRTY/SUDS IN
DISHWASHER/CYCLE NOT
COMPLETE
If foam or suds are detected by the dishwasher sensing system, the dishwasher may not
operate properly or may not ll with water.
Suds can come from:
■ Using the incorrect type of detergent, such as dish detergent for hand washing
dishes, laundry detergent, or hand soap.
■ Not replacing the rinse aid dispenser cap after lling (or relling) the rinse aid.
■ Using an excessive amount of dishwasher detergent.
■ Inadequate rinsing off detergent from dishes washed by hand before loading them
into the dishwasher.
Call for service.
If no water was present in the machine at any time during a heated wash cycle, the
cycle will end and the Clean indicator will not come on. See “Will Not Fill” in the
“Troubleshooting” section.
DID NOT SANITIZE If the Sanitized light is blinking, the load is NOT sanitized. The cycle was interrupted
in the nal rinse or the temperature for your water heater is set too low. Set your water
heater to 120ºF (49°C).
DAMAGE TO DISHWARE Improper loading can cause dishes to become chipped or damaged. (See specic
loading instructions within this guide.)
BLINKING LIGHTS Blinking indicators will occur when the cycle is paused or when the cycle has been
interrupted by opening the door. If the START light is blinking, press the START keypad
and close the door within 4 seconds.
See START a Cycle in the “Dishwasher Use” section.
If the Clean light or any other lights are blinking and the dishwasher will not run, call for
service.
†affresh
®
is a registered trademark of Whirlpool U.S.A.
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