■Food soils remain on dishes
Be sure the dishwasher is loaded correctly. Improper loading can greatly decrease the washing performance (see “Dishwasher Use.”)
Check filter to ensure it is properly installed. Clean it if needed. (See “Cleaning Instructions” in “Filtration System” for details.)
Select the proper cycle and options for the type of soils. The Heavy Duty cycle with the ProScrub™ option can be used for tougher loads.
Be sure the incoming water temperature is at least 120°F (49°C).
Use the proper amount of fresh detergent. More detergent is needed for
Scrape food from dishes prior to loading (do not prerinse).
■Dishes in the PROSCRUB® wash are not clean
Are the dishes loaded to face the PROSCRUB® spray jets? Load soiled dish surfaces to face the back of the dishwasher toward the PROSCRUB® spray jets. Tilt the dishes toward the back so water can drain from surfaces, and the lower spray arm can wash the item from below.
NOTE: Loaded items may shift when dish racks are pushed into the dishwasher. Make sure dishes do not interfere with the spray arms, water feed true or PROSCRUB® spray jets.
Are items loaded sos they do not overlap? Load items only on row deep without any overlap so that the PROSCRUB® spray jets can reach all surfaces.
■Did not sanitize
If the sanitized light is blinking, the load is NOT sanitized. The cycle was interrupted in the final rinse, or your water heater is set too low. Set your water heater to 120°F (49°C).
■Damage to dishware
Improper loading can cause dishes to become chipped or damaged. (See specific loading instructions within this guide.)
■Blinking lights
If the Start/Resume light is blinking, press START/RESUME and close the door within 3 seconds.
If the Clean light or any other lights are blinking and the dishwasher will not run, call for service.
If the dishwasher still works and the Clean light blinks, it may be an indication that something is not working properly. Count the number of times the light blinks at the end of a cycle and see below for explanation.
■1 Blink - Control problem Call for Service if it continues
■6 Blinks - Wash motor problems Call for Service if it continues
■8 Blinks - Low or no water detected
See “Will Not Fill” in “Troubleshooting” section.
■Cloudy or spotted dishware (and hard water solution) Liquid rinse aid is necessary for drying and to reduce spotting. Use the correct amount of detergent.
Confirm that the cloudiness is removable by soaking the item in white vinegar for 5 minutes. If the cloudiness disappears, it is due to hard water. Adjust the amount of detergent and rinse aid. See (“Hard Water (white residue on dishwasher interior or glassware”) in “Troubleshooting.” If it does not come clear, it is due to etching (see below).
Be sure the incoming water temperature is set at 120°F (49°C). Try using the Hi Temp and Sani Rinse options.
To remove spotting, run a vinegar rinse through the dishwasher, wash and rinse the affected items, load into dishwasher, remove all silverware and metal items, put 2 cups of white vinegar in a glass measuring cup in the lower rack. Run a normal cycle with the Heated Dry option turn off. No detergent is needed.
■Etching (permanent cloudiness)
This is an erosion of the surface of the glassware and can be caused by a combination of: water that is too hot, from using too much detergent with soft water for by prewashing.
Detergent needs food soil to act upon. If etching has occurred, the glassware is permanently damaged. To avoid further etching, adjust the detergent amount to match the water hardness, stop
■Leaking water
Be sure dishwasher has been installed properly and is level.
Suds can cause the dishwasher to overflow. Measure the detergent accurately and use only detergents designed for use in a dishwasher. Less detergent is needed in soft water. Try another brand of detergent if sudsing continues.
To avoid rinse aid leaking from the dispenser, be sure the lid is securely attached and avoid overfilling.
■Tub is discolored
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