TROUBLESHOOTING
CHECK THESE POINTS TO HELP SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY,
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DISHWASHER | DOES | NOTE: It is normal | for the dishwasher | to repeatedly pause | several times during | a cycle. | ||
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| If the Start/Resume | light is blinking, | press START/RESUME | and close the door | firmly within 3 | ||
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| Be sure the door is closed and latched. |
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| Be sure you have selected a cycle. (See "Cycles and Options Information.") |
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| Be sure there is power to the dishwasher. A circuit breaker or fuse may have tripped. | |||||
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| If lights other than Start/Resume blink and the unit will not run, you will need to call for service. | |||||
DETERGENT | REMAINS IN | Check for dishware | such as cookie sheets, cutting boards, | or large containers, | etc. that may be | |||
THE DISPENSER OR | blocking the detergent | dispenser from opening properly. |
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TABLET | IS ON BOTTOM | Be sure your detergent | is fresh and lump free. |
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| Be sure the cycle has completed (green light is on). If it has not completed, you will need to resume | |||||
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| the cycle by pressing START/RESUME and closing the door within 3 seconds. |
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CYCLE | RUNS TOO LONG | NOTES: |
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•To use less water and reduce energy consumption you will encounter cycles that typically run for up to 3 hours.
•A water heater setting of 120°F (49°C) is best, the dishwasher will delay longer while heating cooler water.
•Some options will add time to the cycle. (See "Cycles and Options Information" section.) The Heated Dry option adds 1/2hour.
Try the Fast Wash cycle.
Run the hot water at a faucet close to the dishwasher before starting the cycle.
DISHWASHER NOT DRYING NOTE: Plastic and items with nonstick surfaces are difficult to dry because they have a porous surface which tends to collect water droplets. Towel drying may be necessary.
Use of rinse aid along with the Heated Dry option is needed for proper drying.
Proper loading of items can affect drying. (See specific loading instructions within this guide.)
Glasses and cups with concave bottoms hold water. This water may spill onto other items when unloading.
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| • | Unload | the bottom | rack first. |
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| • | Locate | these | items on the more slanted | side of the rack for improved | results. |
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WILL NOT FILL |
| Be sure the | water | is turned on to the dishwasher. |
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| Check that the float is free from obstructions. (See "Parts and Features.") |
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| Check for suds in the dishwasher. If foam or suds are detected, the dishwasher may not operate | |||||||||||
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WATER REMAINS | IN THE | Be sure the | cycle | has completed | (the green | light is on). If it has not, you will need to resume the | |||||||
TUB/WILL NOT DRAIN | cycle by pressing | START/RESUME | and closing the door | within 3 seconds. |
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| If dishwasher is connected to a food waste disposer, be sure the knockout plug has been removed | |||||||||||
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| Check for kinks in the drain hose. |
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| Check for food obstructions in the drain or disposer. |
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| Check your house fuse or circuit breaker. |
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HARD WATER |
| NOTE: Extremely | hard water mineral deposits can cause | damage | to your | dishwasher | and make it | ||||||
(WHITE RESIDUE | ON | difficult to achieve good | cleaning. | You may | bring water samples | to Sears | to check your water | ||||||
DISHWASHER INTERIOR OR | hardness level. A water | softener | is strongly | recommended | if your | hardness | is 15 grains | or more. If a | |||||
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| water softener is not installed, the following | steps may help: |
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| Use a commercial cleaner designed for dishwashers once per month. |
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Always use a rinse aid.
Always use a
Use a detergent booster/water softener additive designed for dishwashers.
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