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TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here 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 doorclosed tightlyand latched?
Isthe right cycle selected? Refer tothe "Cycle Selection
Chart."
Is there power to the dishwasher? Has a household fuse
blown or circuit breaker tripped?
Has the motorstopped due to an overload? The motor
automatically resets itself 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 overfillprotection float able to move up and down
freely? Press downto release.
• Dishwasher seems to run too long
Isthe watersupplied to the dishwasher hot enough? The
dishwasherrunslongerwhile heatingwater. Refer to the
"Dishwasher Efficiency Tips"section,
A delay automaticallyoccurs in some wash and rinse
cyclesuntilthe water reaches the propertemperature.
• Water remains in the dishwasher
Is the cycle complete?
• Detergent remains in the covered section of the
dispenser
Is the cyclecomplete?
Is the detergent lump-free? Replace detergent 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
cycleonce or twicea day until you have a full load.
Does the dishwasher have a new plastic smell? Run a
vinegar rinse as described in "Spotting and filming on
dishes" later in this Troubleshooting guide.
• Condensation on the kitchen counter (built-in
models)
Isthedishwasher alignedwiththe countertop? Moisture
fromthe vent in the dishwasherconsole can formon the
counter.Refer to the installationinstructionsfor more
information.
Dishes are not completely clean
Food soil left on the dishes
Is the dishwasher loaded correctly?Refer to the
"Loading Your Dishwasher"section.
Isthe water temperature too low? If needed, turnhome
water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is
at least 120°F (49°C). Refer to the "Dishwasher
Efficiency Tips" section.
Didyou use the correct amountof fresh detergent? Use
recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the
"Detergent Dispenser" section. Never use less than one
tablespoon per load. Detergent must be fresh to be
effective. Store detergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy soil
and/or hard water generally require extra detergent.
Is detergent caked in dispenser? Use fresh detergent
only. Do not allow detergent to sit for several 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? Remove labels before washing bottles and
cans or wash by hand.
Is the home water pressure high enough for proper
dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be 20
to 120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasherfill. A
booster pump on the water supply can be added if
pressure is too low.
Are high suds slowingthe wash arm? Never usesoap or
laundry detergents. Use recommended dishwasher
detergents only.
Spots and stains on dishes
• Spotting and filming on dishes
Is your water hard or isthere a high mineral contentin
yourwater? Conditioningthefinal rinse water with a
liquidrinseaid helpseliminate spottingand filming.
Keep the rinseaid dispenserfilled,
ts the water temperature too low? If needed, turn home
water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is
at least 120°F (49°C). 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 less than
1tablespoon per load. Detergent must be fresh to be
effective. Store detergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy soil
and/or hard water generally require extra detergent.
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