Questions?
PROBLEM
Use this
Start status
indicator light
problem
flashing
solver
Dishwasher
BEEPS once
every minute
Display
shows
"LEAK
DETECTED"
Beeping at
the end of
the cycle
(on some
models)
Dishes and
flatware not
clean
Spots and
filming on
glasses and
flatware
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The door was opened or
the cycle was interrupted.
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.
Possible leak is detected
This is normal. The
dishwasher will beep
twice
at the end of the cycle.
Ultra Fine or Fine filter is
clogged
Low inlet water
temperature
Water pressure is
temporarily low
Air gap or disposer is clogged
Improper rack loading
Poor performing
detergent
Leak detected
Extremely hard water
Low inlet water temperature
Overloading or improper
loading of the dishwasher
Old or damp powder
detergent
Rinse agent dispenser empty
Too little or low
performing detergent
Before You Call for Service
Dishwasher
WHAT TO DO
• 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.
• Press START and close the door.
• 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.
• To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it was
previously turned off), press the DRY OPTIONS pad 5 times
within 3 seconds. A triple beep will sound to indicate the
end-of-cycle beep option has been turned on or off.
• See the Care and cleaning section.
• 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.
• 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.
• Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.
• Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent
dispenser or the wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher
section.
• Use a highly rated detergent such as Finish
Quantum
Automatic Dishwashing
®
• 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.
• Use rinse agents such as
prevent spots and prevent new film buildup.
• If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required.
• Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F (49°C).
• Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading Place
Settings section.
• Make sure detergent is fresh. Use a highly rated detergent
such as
Finish
®
Quantum
Detergent.
• Refill with rinse agent such as
• Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated detergent.
®
Detergent.
Finish
®
Jet-Dry
®
Rinse Aid
®
Automatic Dishwashing
Finish
®
Jet-Dry
®
Rinse Aid
to
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