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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
Start status
indicator light
flashing
The door was opened or the
cycle was interrupted.
• Press the START button once and close the door to start the
dishwasher.
• Press the START button 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”. Call 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 Heated Dry button 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.
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
Cascade
®
Platinum
Pacs
.
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”. Call for service.
Spots and
filming on
glasses and
flatware
Extremely hard water • Use rinse agents such as Cascade
®
Complete 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.
Rinse agent dispenser empty • Refill with rinse agent such as Cascade
®
Complete Rinse Aid.
Too little or low performing
detergent
• Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated detergent.
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Before You Call for Service
Dishwasher
Questions?
Use this
problem
solver
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