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