Avanti DW6W, DW6PS instruction manual Troubleshooting tips, Problem, Possible Causes, What To Do

Troubleshooting tips

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Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do:
Dishwasher does not	Fuse is blown or the circuit	Replace the fuse or reset the circuit
start	breaker has tripped.	breaker.	Remove any other appliances
		sharing the same circuit with the
		dishwasher.
	Power supply is not turned on.	• Make sure the dishwasher is turned on
		and the door is closed securely.
		• Make sure the power cord is properly
		plugged into the wall socket.
	Dishwasher door is not closed	Close the door making sure the door latch
	properly.	is engaged.
Water is not pumped	Drain hose is kinked	Check the drain hose and ensure there
from the dishwasher		are no kinks.
	Filter is clogged	Check the filter assembly and remove any
		debris if any that may be blocking the filter.
	Kitchen sink is clogged	Check the kitchen sink for adequate
		drainage. If the kitchen sink is not
		draining you may need to contact a local
		plumber to inspect your drainage pipe.
Suds in tub	Improper detergent	Use only detergent specifically designed
		and marked for use with dishwashers.
		If this occurs, open the dishwasher and let
		the suds evaporate.
		Add approximately 1 gallon of cold water
		to the tub, close the door ensuring the
		latch is engaged.
		Select the “PRE-WASH” program. Press
		the Start / Rest button to drain out the
		water. Repeat if necessary.
	Spilled rinse-aid	Always wipe up rinse-aid spills
		immediately.
Stained tub interior	Detergent with colorant was used.	Make sure you use detergents without
		colorants.
White film on the inside	Hard water minerals	Wearing rubber gloves, clean the interior
surface		using a damp sponge with a small amount
		of dishwasher detergent.
		Never use any cleaners other than
		dishwasher detergent to avoid the risk of
		over-sudsing.
There are rust stains on	The affected items are not	These items are not suitable for
silverware / cutlery	corrosion resistant	dishwasher use.
Knocking noise in the	The spray arm is knocking against	Pause the wash cycle and rearrange the
washing cabinet	an item loaded in the rack.	items accordingly to remove any item
		blocking the spray arm rotation.
Rattling noise in the	Items are not loaded securely and	Pause the wash cycle and rearrange the
washing cabinet	are vibrating against each other	items accordingly.
Knocking noise in the	This may be caused by shaking	This has no influence on the dishwasher
water pipes	plumbing or loose connections at	operation.	If in doubt contact a qualified
	cross-sections in the piping.	plumber.
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