Self Help
Dishwashers
may occasionally
exhibit
problems
that are unrelated
to a malfunction
of the dishwasher
itself.
The following
information
may help you with
a dishwasher
problem
without
your
having
to call a repair person.
Dishes
do not dry
The rinse agent
dispenser
may be empty.
Check the rinse-aid
dispenser
and refill it if necessary.
Dishware
drying
can be accelerated
and
enhanced
by opening
the dishwasher
door slightly
and propping
it open with
the top rack.
Indicator
light(s)
do not come
on
A fuse may have blown
or a circuit
breaker tripped.
Check the fuse or circuit
breaker at your fuse box/breaker
box and replace
the fuse or
reset the breaker
if necessary.
Dishwasher
does not start
The dishwasher
door may not be properly
shut. Make certain
the dishwasher
door is shut and latched.
Dishwasher
runs
a long
time
If the dishwasher
completes
the cycle, but the run time seems exceptionally
long, it may be due to cold incoming
water.
Before
starting
the dishwasher,
open the hot water
faucet
at the sink nearest
the dishwasher.
Run the water
until it runs hot, then
turn off the water
and
start the dishwasher.
Machine
cycle does
not advance
to rinse
NOTE: The Installation
Manual
that came with
your dishwasher
will help you with
the following
instructions.
The water
supply
line may
be shut off. Check the water
supply valve and open
it if it's shut.
White
spots
left on dishes
More rinse agent
is needed.
Go to the Adding
Detergent
and Rinse Agent
section
of this manual
for instructions
on increasing
the
amount
of rinse agent
dispensed.
Water
not pumped
from
dishwasher
Make certain
the drain
hose isn't kinked,
clogged,
or improperly
installed.
Make certain
a portion
of the drain
hose is at least 20 inches
above the dishwasher's
enclosure
floor
(see the Installation
Manual).
Filters may be clogged.
Make certain
the filter
system
isn't clogged
(see the Care and Maintenance
section
of this manual).
The kitchen
sink drain
may be clogged;
you may need a plumber
rather
than a
serviceman
for the dishwasher.
If an air gap is installed
at sink, it may be clogged.
Detergent
dispenser
cover
will
not shut
You may not be correctly
shutting
the detergent
dispenser
cover, or a cycle was not finished
and should
be cancelled.
Go to the Adding
Detergent
and Rinse Agent
section
of this manual
for instructions
on shutting
the detergent
dispenser
cover. Go to the Operating
the
Dishwasher
section
of this manual
for instructions
on canceling
a cycle.
Streaks
on glassware
Too much rinse agent
is being dispensed.
Go to the Adding
Detergent
and Rinse Agent
section
of this manual
for instructions
on
decreasing
the amount
of rinse agent
dispensed.
Rattling
noises
Utensils
may not be properly
arranged.
Suds in dishwasher
You may have used the wrong
type of dishwashing
detergent.
Use only automatic
dishwasher
detergents.
Unsatisfactory
washing
results
•
Incorrect
amount
of detergent.
•
Utensils
incorrectly
arranged
or rack overloaded.
•
Spray arm rotation
blocked
by utensils.
•
Spray arm nozzles need cleaning.
•
Filters not properly
fitted
into position.
•
Unsuitable
cycle selected.
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