Kenmore 665.1389 manual Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

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_PROBLEM			SOLUTION
DISHWASHER		DOES	NOTE: It is normal	for the dishwasher		to repeatedly pause	several times during	a cycle.
NOT RUN			If the Start/Resume	light is blinking,		press START/RESUME	and close the door	firmly within 3
			seconds.
			Be sure the door is closed and latched.
			Be sure you have selected a cycle. (See "Cycles and Options Information.")
			Be sure there is power to the dishwasher. A circuit breaker or fuse may have tripped.
			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.
TABLET	IS ON BOTTOM		Be sure your detergent		is fresh and lump free.
OFTUB			Be sure the cycle has completed (green light is on). If it has not completed, you will need to resume
			the cycle by pressing START/RESUME and closing the door within 3 seconds.
CYCLE	RUNS TOO LONG		NOTES:

•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.

•

Unload

the bottom

rack first.

•

Locate

these

items on the more slanted

side of the rack for improved

results.

WILL NOT FILL

Be sure the

water

is turned on to the dishwasher.

Check that the float is free from obstructions. (See "Parts and Features.")

Check for suds in the dishwasher. If foam or suds are detected, the dishwasher may not operate

properly or may not fill with water.

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.

If dishwasher is connected to a food waste disposer, be sure the knockout plug has been removed

from

the disposer

inlet.

Check for kinks in the drain hose.

Check for food obstructions in the drain or disposer.

Check your house fuse or circuit breaker.

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

GLASSWARE)

water softener is not installed, the following

steps may help:

Use a commercial cleaner designed for dishwashers once per month.

Always use a rinse aid.

Always use a high-quality, fresh detergent.

Use a detergent booster/water softener additive designed for dishwashers.

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