Kenmore 665.1602, 665.1703, 665.1702, 665.1603 manual Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...

White residue on the front of the access panel

Dishwasher is not operating properly

•Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Is the door closed tightly and latched?

Was too much detergent used? Refer to the "Detergent Dispenser" section.

Is the brand of detergent making excess foam? Try a different brand to reduce foaming and eliminate buildup.

Is the right cycle selected? Refer to the "Cycle Selection				Odor in the dishwasher
Charts."			•
Is there power to the dishwasher? Has a household		fuse		Are dishes washed only every 2 or 3 days? Run a rinse cycle
				once or twice a day until you have a full load.
blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Has the motor stopped due to an overload? The motor				Does the dishwasher have a new plastic smell? Run a vinegar
				rinse as described in "Spotting and filming on dishes" later in
automatically resets itself within a few minutes. If it does not
				this Troubleshooting guide.
restart, call	for service.
Is the water	shut-off valve (if installed) turned on?		•	Condensation on the kitchen counter (built-in models)

It is normal for certain cycles to repeatedly pause for several	Is the	dishwasher aligned with the countertop?		Moisture from
	the vent in the dishwasher console can		form on the counter.
seconds during the wash cycle.
	Refer	to the Installation Instructions for	more	information.

•START/RESUME light is flashing

Was the door

opened during

the cycle, or was the

power

Dishes

are

not completely clean

interrupted? The Start/Resume light will flash when the door

• Food

soil left on the dishes

is opened

during

a cycle, or may flash if the power

is

interrupted. Press START/RESUME to resume the cycle.

Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the "Dishwasher

Make sure the door is fully closed and latched.

Loading"

section.

• Clean light is flashing

Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing

The dishwasher

has malfunctioned. Call for service

to check

results, water should

be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the

heater circuit.

dishwasher.

Refer to the

"Dishwasher Efficiency

•

Dishwasher

will

not fill

Tips"

section.

Is the overfill protection float able to move up and down

Did you use the correct amount of fresh detergent? Use

recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the

freely? Press down to release.

"Detergent Dispenser" section. Detergent must be fresh to be

•

Dishwasher

seems to run too long

effective.

Store detergent

in a cool, dry area. Heavy

soil and/

Is the water supplied to the dishwasher hot enough? The

or hard water generally require extra detergent.

dishwasher

runs

longer

while

heating water. Refer to the

Do you have hard water?

You may need to increase

the

"Dishwasher

Efficiency

Tips"

section.

amount

of detergent

you are using. Refer to the "Detergent

A delay automatically occurs in some wash and rinse cycles

Dispenser" section. Also, you may need to switch to a

detergent with a phosphorus content of 8.7%.

until the water reaches the proper temperature.

•Water remains in the dishwasher Is the cycle complete?

•Detergent remains in the covered section of the dispenser

Is the cycle complete?

Is the detergent lump-free? Replace detergent if necessary.

Is the bottom rack installed properly with the bumpers (on some models) in the front? Refer to the "Parts and Features" section. Reinstall the rack if necessary.

Is detergent caked in dispenser? Use fresh detergent only. Do not allow detergent to sit for several hours in a wet dispenser. Clean dispenser when caked detergent is present.

Is the pump or spray arm clogged by labels from bottles and

cans?

Is the home water pressure high enough for proper dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. A booster pump on the water supply can be added if pressure is too low.

Are high suds slowing the wash arm? Do not use soap or laundry detergents. Use recommended dishwasher detergents only.

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