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TROUBLESHOOTING
First tW the solutions suggested hero and possibly avoid
the cost of a service call...
Dishwasher is not operating properly
• Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle
Is the door closed tightiy and tatched?
Is the right cycle selected? Refer to the "Cycte Selection
Chart."
Is there power to the dishwasher? Has a household fuse
btown or circuit breaker tripped?
Has the motor stopped due to an overload? The motor
automaficaiiy resets itsetf within a few minutes, If it does not
restart, call for service,
Is the water shut-off valve (if installed) turned on?
• Dishwasher will not fill
Is the overfitI protection float able to move up and down
freely? Press down to retease.
• Dishwasher seems to run too long
Is the water supplied to the dishwasher hot enough? The
dishwasher runs tonger while heating water. Refer to the
"Dishwasher Efficiency Tips" section.
A delay automaficaiiy occurs in some wash and rinse cycies
untit the water reaches the proper temperature.
• Water remains in the dishwasher
Is the cycie complete?
• Detergent remains in the covered section of the
dispenser
Is the cycte complete?
Is the detergent tump4ree? Replace detergent if necessary.
Is the bottom rack installed properiy with the bumpers in the
front? Refer to the "Parts and Features" section. Reinstall the
rack if necessary.
• White residue on the front of the access panel
Was too much detergent used? Refer to the "Detergent
Dispenser" section.
Is the brand of detergent making excess foam? Try a different
brand to reduce foaming and eliminate buildup.
• Odor in the dishwasher
Are dishes washed only every 2 or 3 days? Run a rinse cycle
once or twice a day until you have a fult load.
Does the dishwasher have a new plastic smelt? Run a vinegar
rinse as described in "Spotting and filming on dishes" tater in
this Troubleshooting guide.
• Condensation on the kitchen counter (built4n models)
Is the dishwasher aligned with the countertop? Moisture from
the vent in the dishwasher console can form on the counter.
Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information.
Dishes are not completely clean
• Food soil left on the dishes
Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the "Dishwasher
Loading" section.
Is the water temperature too tow? For best dishwashing
results, water should be t20°F (49°C) as it enters the
dishwasher. Refer to the "Dishwasher Efficiency
Tips" section.
Did you use the correct amount of fresh detergent? Use
recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the
"Detergent Dispenser" section. Never use less than 1 tb
(15 g) per toad. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Store
detergent in a coot, dry area. Heavy soil and/or hard water
generally require extra detergent.
Is detergent caked in dispenser? Use fresh detergent only. Do
not ailow detergent to sit for severat hours in a wet dispenser.
Clean dispenser when caked detergent is present.
Is the pump or spray arm clogged by labels from bottles and
cans? If you wash bottles and cans in your dishwasher, check
for labels clogging the pump or spray arm.
Is the home water pressure high enough for proper
dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be
20 to 120 psi (t38 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. A
booster pump on the water supply can be added if pressure
is too tow.
Are high suds slowing the wash arm? Never use soap or
laundry detergents. Use recommended dishwasher
detergents only.
Spots and stains on dishes
• Spotting and filming on dishes
Is your water hard or is there a high mineral content in your
water?. Conditioning the final rinse water with a liquid rinse
aid helps eliminate spotting and filming. Keep the rinse aid
dispenser filled.
Is the water temperature too tow? For best dishwashing
results, water should be t20°F (49°C) as it enters the
dishwasher. Refer to the "Dishwasher Efficiency
Tips" section.
Did you use the correct amount of effective detergent? Use
recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the
"Detergent Dispenser" section. Never use tess than I tb (15 g)
per toad. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Store
detergent in a coot, dry area. Heavy soil and/or hard water
generally require extra detergent.
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