SELF HELP
Dishwashers may occasionally
exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction
of the dishwasher itself. The following
informa-
tion may help ou with a dishwasher
problem without
involving a repair professional.
Problem
Dishwasher
does not
start
Dishwasher
beeping
(end of cycle
signal)
Display
does
not illumi-
nate or con-
sole lights
are not on
Dishwasher
seems to run
a long time
Dishes aren't
getting
clean
enough
Cause
1.
Door may not be properly latched.
2.
Unit may not be turned on.
3.
Unit not reset or previous cycle not complet-
ed.
4.
Delay start engaged.
5.
Interruption
of electrical power supply to dish-
washer or blown fuse.
6.
Child lock activated (select models).
7.
The door may have been closed without
first
selecting a cycle.
8.
Water supply may not be turned on.
Default factory settings alert the customer that the
cycle has completed by beeping. This feature can
be deactivated
if so desired.
1.
A fuse may have been blown or circuit breaker
tripped.
2.
Door not closed or latched.
Note: For models with controls on the top portion
of the door, the display only illuminates when the door is
opened and controls are visible.
1.
Incoming water is not warm enough.
2.
Cycle time can vary due to soil and water condi-
tions.
3.
Rinse agent dispenser is empty.
4.
Dishwasher connected to cold water supply.
Note: Refer to "Cycle Chart Data" section
in this
manual for typical cycle length.
1.
Spray arm movement
is obstructed.
2.
Spray arm nozzles clogged.
3.
Improper
use of detergents.
4.
Filters could be clogged.
5.
Dishes are nested or loaded too close to-
gether.
6.
Selected wash cycle is not suitable for food soil
condtions.
1.
Rinse agent dispenser is empty. (Rinse agent
indicator is activated).
Improper
loading of dishes.
Selected cycle does not include drying.
Dishes are
not getting
dry enough
2.
3.
Note: Plastic or Teflon do not typically
dry as com-
pletely as other items due to their inherent proper-
ties.
Action
1.
Shut the door completely.
2.
Press the main power switch to turn unit on.
3.
To reset, refer to "Canceling or changing the cycle" section
in this manual.
4.
To reset, refer to "Delay Start" section in this manual.
5.
Check circuit breaker.
6.
Deactivate the child lock. Refer to "Child Lock" section in
this manual if applicable.
7.
Select a cycle and close the door.
8.
Check and turn on water supply.
To adjust the volume or deactivate, refer to "Cycle Completion
Signal" section in this manual.
1.
Check the fuse or circuit breaker box and replace the fuse
or reset the breaker if necessary.
2.
Ensure that door is properly latched and completely
closed.
1.
Before starting
a cycle, run hot water faucet at the sink
nearest to the dishwashen
2.
Sensors in the dishwasher automatically
increase the cycle
time to ensure a good wash when heavy soil is detected.
3.
Add rinse agent.
4.
Verify dishwasher is connected to hot water supply plumb-
ing.
1.
Ensure that spray arm movement
is not blocked by hand
rotating spray arms.
2.
Remove the spray arms and clean according to "Check/
Clean the Spray Arm Nozzles" in Care and Maintenance
section of this manual.
3.
Increase or decrease detergent
depending
on the water
hardness.
Refer to Table under
"Adding Detergent
and
Rinse Agent".
4.
Clean the filter. Refer to "Check/Clean
the Filter System"
under Care and Maintenance
section of this manual.
5.
Rearrange load such that water spray can reach all items in
the dishwasher. See also "Preparing
and Loading" section
of this manual.
6.
Refer to "Wash Cycle" section in Operating the Dishwasher
section of this manual.
1.
Add rinse agent. The use of rinse agent improves
drying.
2.
Rearrange load to ensure items are not nested. Refer
also to the "Preparing
and Loading" section of this
manual.
3.
Rinse and Hold setting does not include drying cycle,
Note: Select models offer an extra heating options to im-
prove drying performance.
Refer to "Wash Cycle options"
under
the Operating the Dishwasher section of this manual.
18