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14 49-55124-5
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.
Beeping at the end
of the cycle
This is normal. Dishwasher
will beep at end of cycle.
The dishwasher will beep (unless interupted) and the
Clean light will display at the end of the wash cycle.
Dishes and flatware
not clean
Filter assembly 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 Wash Temp - Boost.
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 clogged
(Built-In Models Only)
Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.
High drain loop or air
gap not installed (Built-In
Models Only)
Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper drain line
installation.
Improper rack loading Make sure large dishware or utensils do not block detergent
dispenser or the wash arms. See the Loading section.
Poor performing detergent Use high quality detergents such as Cascade
®
Platinum™
ActionPacs™ or Finish
®
Quantum
®
Automatic
Dishwashing Detergent.
Spots and filming
on glasses and
flatware
Extremely hard water se high quality rinse agents such as
Cascade
®
Platinum™ Power Dry™ Rinse Aid or
Finish
®
Jet-Dry
®
Rinse Aid to prevent spots and prevent new film build-up.
If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required.
Low inlet water temperature Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120°F (49°C).
Overloading or improper
loading of the dishwasher
Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading section.
Old or damp powder
detergent
Make sure detergent is fresh.
Use high quality detergents
such as
Cascade
®
Platinum™ ActionPacs™ or Finish
®
Quantum
®
Automatic Dishwashing Detergent.
Rinse agent dispenser empty
Refill with high quality rinse agents such as Cascade
®
Platinum™
Power Dry™ Rinse Aid or Finish
®
Jet-Dry
®
Rinse Aid.
Too little or low performing
detergent
Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated
detergent.
Cloudiness on
glassware
Combination of soft water
and too much detergent
This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this
from happening, use less detergent if you have soft water.
Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get it clean.
Low performing phosphate-
free detergent
See A white film on glassware, dishware and the
interior in this TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS section.
Water temperature entering
the dishwasher exceeds
150°F (66°C)
This could be etching. Lower the water heater
temperature.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
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