SELF-HELP
Dishwashers may exhibit problems that are utirelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The following table may serve to answer your question about a problem you are having without having to call a serviceman.
PROBLEM
Dishes do not dry
Indicator light(s) do
not come on
Dishwasher does not
start
Dishwasher runs a
long time
Machine cycle does not advance to rinse
Water not pumped from dishwasher
Detergent dispenser lid will not close
Lower spray arm does not rotate freely
POSSIBLE CAUSE
A fuse may have blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker at your fuse box/breaker box.
Door of dishwasher not properly closed. Close dishwasher making sure that door latches.
If the dishwasher completes the cycle, but the run time seem exceptionally long it is probably due to cold incoming water. To avoid this problem it is recommended that before starting the
dishwasher: open the hot water faucet at the sink nearest the dishwasher and run the water until the water is hot. Then turn off the water and start the dishwasher.
Water line is closed or inlet filter is blocked. Open water valve and/or check inlet filter.
Kink in drain hose. Filter clogged. Kitchen sink clogged. Air gap (type installed at sink) clogged. Check drain hose and fine and coarse filters (see section titled CARE and CLEANING). Check kitchen sink to make sure it is draining well. If problem is kitchen sink not draining you may need a plumber rather than a serviceman for the dishwasher.
A program was not completely finished.
Remove lower spray ann and clean arm and spray arm mounts.
White deposits left on | Too little |
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dishes |
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Streaks | on glassware | Too much |
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Rattling | noises | Utensils not properly arranged. |
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Suds in dishwasher | Incorrect | type of detergent used. Use only automatic dishwasher detergents. | |||
Unsatisfactory | • Incorrect | amount of detergent | or rinse agent. | ||
washing | result | • Utensils | incorrectly arranged | or rack overloaded. | |
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| • Wash arm rotation blocked by utensils. | |||
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| • Filters not properly fitted into position. | |||
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| • Clogged nozzles in wash arm(s) | |||
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| • Unsuitable | program selected. |
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