PROBLEM
DISHWASHER
WON’T RUN
UNUSUAL NOISE
DISHES DON’T DRY
UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE
DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS
DETERGENT CUP LID WON’T LATCH A~ER ADDING DETERGENT
YELLOW OR
BROWN FEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other app~ances from the circuit.
Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make s~e everything is securely placed in dishwasher.
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See How to Test Water Temperature section).
Unload the bottom rack fust, Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the bottom rack.
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading,
Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.
Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least 120°F. (To test, see How to Test Water Temperature section).
Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Plugged air gap. (See Care and Cleaning section).
Improper rack loading. (See Loading section).
Choose another cycle to give you longer washing time.
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any
Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it away. The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
Cycle Indicator Dial must be OFF for cup lid to close and Iatch properly. If you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator Dial dws not advance by itself.
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and 3 cups warm water.
An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this problem, Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.
Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load. Silver polish will usually remove this stain,
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