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23
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
Start status
indicator
light
flashing
The door was opened or
the cycle
was interrupted.
•
Press the START pad once and close the door within
4 seconds to start the dishwasher.
•
Press the START pad a second time when the
dishwasher is running only if you wish to cancel the cycle.
Dishwasher
BEEPS
once every
minute
This is a reminder that
your dishwasher door
has been left open during
operation. It will continue
beeping until you press
START and
close the door.
•
Press START and close the door.
Display
shows
“LEAK
DETECTED”
Possible leak is detected
•
Some models are equipped with leak detection and
the cycle will be cancelled if a leak is detected. The
display will show “LEAK DETECTED”. Contact us for
service.
Beeping at
the end of
the cycle
(on some
models)
This is normal. The
dishwasher will beep
twice
at the end of the cycle.
•
To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if
it was previously turned off), press the DRY OPTIONS
pad 5 times within 3 seconds. A triple beep will sound
to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option has been
turned on or off.
Dishes and
flatware not
clean
Ultra Fine or Fine filter is
clogged
•
See the Care and cleaning section.
Low inlet water
temperature
•
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see the
Using the dishwasher section). Turn on the hot water
faucet nearest the dishwasher, let run until the water
temperature stops rising. Then start the dishwasher
and turn off the faucet. This ensures the entering
water is hot. Select Boost Temp.
Water pressure is
temporarily low
• Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual?
If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Normal water pressure to the dishwasher should be 20-120 psi.
Air gap or disposer is clogged •
Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.
Improper rack loading
•
Make sure large dishware does not block the
detergent dispenser or the wash arms. See the
Loading the dishwasher section.
Poor performing
detergent
• Use a highly rated detergent such as Finish
®
Quantum
®
Automatic Dishwashing Detergent.
Leak detected
• Some models are equipped with leak detection and the cycle
will be cancelled if a leak is detected. The display will
show “LEAK DETECTED”. Contact us for service.
Spots and
filming on
glasses and
flatware
Extremely hard water
• Use rinse agents such as
Finish
®
Jet-Dry
®
Rinse Aid
to
prevent spots and prevent new film buildup.
•
If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required.
Low inlet water temperature
• Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F (49°C).
Overloading or improper
loading of the dishwasher
•
Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading Place
Settings section.
Old or damp powder
detergent
•
Make sure detergent is fresh. Use a highly rated
detergent such as
Finish
®
Quantum
®
Automatic
Dishwashing Detergent
.
Rinse agent dispenser empty
•
Refill with rinse agent such as
Finish
®
Jet-Dry
®
Rinse Aid
.
Too little or low
performing detergent
• Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated
detergent.
Problem Solver
Dishwasher
Questions?
Use this
problem
solver
49-4000215 Rev. 1
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