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TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested hers and
possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
Dishwasher is not operating properly
m Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle
Isthe door closedtightlyand latched?
Isthe rightcycle selected? Refer to the "Cycle Selection
Chart."
Isthere powerto the dishwasher? Has a householdfuse
blownor circuit breakertripped?
Has the motorstopped due to an overload? The motor
automaticallyresets itselfwithina few minutes. If itdoes
not restart, call for service.
Is the water shut-offvalve (if installed)turned on?
a Dishwasher will not fill
Isthe overfillprotectionfloat able to move up and down
freely? Press down to release.
• Dishwasher seems to run too long
Isthewater suppliedtothe dishwasherhotenough? The
dishwasher runslongerwhileheating water. Referto the
"Dishwasher EfficiencyTips"section.
A delay automaticallyoccurs in some wash and rinse
cycles until the water reaches the proper temperature.
• Water remains in the dishwasher
Is the cycle complete?
= Detergent remains in the covered section of the
dispenser
Isthe cycle complete?
Is the detergent lump-free? Replace detergent if
necessary.
a White residue on the front of the access panel
Was too muchdetergent 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 onlyevery 2 or 3 days? Run a rinse
cycle once or twice a day untilyou 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 Troubleshootingguide.
Condensation on the kitchen counter (built-in
models)
Isthe dishwasheralignedwith thecountertop? Moisture
from the vent inthe dishwasherconsole can form onthe
counter.Refer to the InstallationInstructionsformore
information.
Dishes are not completely clean
Food soil left on the dishes
Isthe dishwasher loaded correctly?Refer to the
"LoadingYourDishwasher"section.
Isthe water temperature too low?Ifneeded, turn home
water heater up to ensure water enteringdishwasher is
at least 120°F (49°C). Refer to the "Dishwasher
EfficiencyTips" section.
Did you use the correct amountof fresh detergent? Use
recommended dishwasherdetergents only. Refer to the
"Detergent Dispenser"section. Never use lessthan one
tablespoon per load. Detergent mustbe fresh to be
effective. Store detergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy soil
and/or hard water generally requireextra detergent.
Is detergent caked in dispenser? Use fresh detergent
only. Do notallow detergent to sitfor several hours ina
wet dispenser. Clean dispenserwhen caked detergent is
present.
Isthe pump or spray arm clogged bylabels from bottles
and cans? Remove labels beforewashing bottlesand
cans or wash by hand.
Is the home water pressure high enough for proper
dishwasher filling? Home water pressure shouldbe 20
to 120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for properdishwasher fill.A
boosterpump on the water supplycan be added if
pressure is too low.
Are highsuds slowingthe wash arm? Never usesoap or
laundrydetergents. Use recommended dishwasher
detergents only.
Spots and stains on dishes
= Spotting and filming on dishes
Is yourwater hard or is there a high mineralcontentin
yourwater? Conditioningthe final rinsewater with a
liquidrinseaid helpseliminate spottingand filming.
Keep the rinseaid dispenserfilled.
Isthe watertemperature too low?If needed, turn home
water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasheris
at least 120°F (49°C). Refer to the =Dishwasher
EfficiencyTips"section.
Did you use the correctamountof effective detergent?
Use recommended dishwasher detergents only.Refer to
the "Detergent Dispenser"section. Never use lessthan
1 tablespoonper load. Detergent mustbe fresh to be
effective.Store detergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy soil
and/or hard water generally requireextradetergent.
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