Troubleshooting• Check inlet hose for a kink.

 

CHECK THESE POINTS TO HELP SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY.

 

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

 

Dishwasher will not fill

• Press the START/Cancel pad to start the dishwasher.

 

 

• Be sure door is latched securely.

 

 

• Be sure the water is turned on.

 

 

• Check that the pad is properly selected for a cycle.

 

 

• Check your home’s circuit breaker or fuse box.

 

 

• Check water valve inlet for sediment and clean if necessary.

 

 

 

Dishwasher will not drain/

• If hooked up to a food waste disposer, be sure the knock-out is removed from the

water in tub bottom

disposer inlet.

 

 

• Check for food obstruction in the drain or disposer.

 

 

• Check drain hose for a kink.

 

 

• Check your home’s circuit breaker or fuse box.

 

 

• Check that the cycle is completed.

 

 

 

Dishwasher adds water at

• This is normal. The sensor (select models) in the pump must stay submerged so a

end of cycle

short fill of water is added after the cycle’s last drain.

 

 

 

 

Detergent cup is not empty

• Check that the cycle is completed.

 

 

• Be sure dispenser is not blocked.

 

 

• Use fresh detergent stored in a cool, dry place.

 

 

 

 

Dishwasher seems noisy

• A water valve hiss during fill is normal.

 

 

• Water circulation sounds are normal.

 

 

• A thumping sound may be a wash arm bumping an item that is extending beyond

 

the racks. Readjust load to avoid obstructing wash arm.

 

 

• Chopping or grinding sounds may be heard as the internal food disposer chops hard

 

items like fruit seeds, nuts, etc.

 

 

• Humming during the drain is normal.

 

 

• A snap noise is the detergent cup lid hitting the door liner when the dishwasher door

 

is opened at the end of the cycle. This is normal.

 

 

• Proper installation affects the noise level.

 

 

 

 

Cycle takes too long (Heating

• Hi Temp Wash or Sanitize (select models) has been selected and the cycle is

 

Delay light [select models]

extended to heat water.

 

• Check to see that the incoming water temperature is 120° F (49° C).

 

stays on)

 

 

 

 

 

Dishwasher has an odor

• Run dishes being held in the dishwasher through a Rinse Only cycle (select models).

 

• Many dishwashers have a “new” smell when first installed. This will dissipate with

 

use.

 

 

• Dishwasher may not be draining properly. (See “Dishwasher Will Not Drain” section.)

 

• For a strong odor, place baking soda in both sides of the detergent cup. Select Quick

 

Wash cycle and allow the water to circulate for about 10 minutes. Interrupt the cycle

 

by unlatching the door and let it stand overnight. Restart the dishwasher by latching

 

the door and allow it to complete the cycle. Another alternative is to use a dishwasher

 

cleaning product such as Jet-Dry Dishwasher Cleaner*.

 

 

 

 

Dishwasher leaks

• Check that the dishwasher is level. (Refer to the Installation Instructions).

 

• Suds can cause the dishwasher to overflow. Measure the detergent carefully and use

 

 

only detergents designed for use in a dishwasher. Less detergent is needed in soft

 

water. Try another brand of detergent if sudsing continues.

 

 

• Follow directions closely on how to add a forgotten item (pg. 3).

 

 

• To avoid rinse aid leaking from the dispenser, be sure the lid is securely attached.

 

 

 

*Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturer.

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ADB-2 specifications

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