Danby DDW1805W instruction manual Before Calling for Service, Problem Possible Causes What To Do

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE . . .

Troubleshooting Tips

Review the chart on the following pages before calling for service.

Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Dishwasher doesn't	Fuse blown, or the	Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other
run	circuit breaker acted	appliances sharing the same circuit with the dishwasher
	Power supply is not	Make sure the dishwasher is turned on and the door is
	turned on	closed securely.
		Make sure the power cord is properly plugged into the
		wall socket.
	Water pressure is low	Check that the water supply is connected properly and
		the water is turned on.
Drain pump doesn't	Overflow	The system is designed to detect an overflow. When it
stop		does, it shuts off the circulation pump and turns on the
		drain pump.
Noise	Some audible sounds are	Sound from soft food shredding action and detergent cup
	normal	opening.
	Utensils are not secure	Ensure everything is secured in the dishwasher.
	in the baskets or something
	small has dropped into
	the basket
	Motor hums	Dishwasher has not been used regularly. If you do not use it
		often, remember to set it to fill and pump out every week,
		which will help keep the seal moist.
Suds in the tub	Improper detergent	Use only the special dishwasher detergent to avoid suds.
		If this occurs, open the dishwasher and let the suds evaporate.
		Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the
		dishwasher, then drain out the water by slowly turning the
		dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat if necessary.
	Spilled rinse agent	Always wipe rinse agent spills immediately.
Stained tub interior	Detergent with	Make sure that the detergent used is without coloring.
	coloring was used
Dishes are not dry	Rinse agent dispenser	Make sure that the rinse agent dispenser is filled.
	is empty
Dishes and flatware	Improper program	Select stronger program
are not clean
	Improper rack loading	Make sure that the action of the detergent dispenser and
		spray arms are not blocked by large dishware.

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Spots and filming on glasses and flatware

1Extremely hard water

2 Low inlet temperature

3 Overloading the dishwasher

4 Improper loading

5 Old or damp powder detergent

6 Empty rinse agent dispenser

7 Incorrect dosage of detergent

To remove spots from glassware:

1Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.

2 Do not add detergent.

3 Choose the longest cycle.

4 Start the dishwasher and allow it to run for about 18 to 22 minutes, then it will be in the main wash.

5 Open the door to pour 2 cups of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher.

6 Close the door and let the dishwasher complete the cycle. If the vinegar does not work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml)of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar.

Troubleshooting Tips

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