SELF-ItELP
Dishwashers may exhibit problems that are unrelated 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
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.
Machine | cycle does | Water | line | is closed or inlet filter | is blocked. | Open water valve and/or check inlet | filter. | ||||||
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Water not pumped | Kink | in drain hose. Filter | clogged. | Kitchen | sink clogged. Air gap (type | installed | at sink) | ||||||
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Detergent | dispenser | A program | was not completely | finished. |
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Lower | spray arm does | Remove | lower spray arm | and | clean arm and spray arm mounts. |
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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. |
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Unsatisfactory | • Incorrect | amount of detergent | or rinse agent. |
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washing | result | • Utensils | incorrectly | arranged | or rack overloaded. |
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•Wash ann rotation blocked by utensils.
•Filters not properly fitted into position.
•Clogged nozzles in wash arm(s)
•Unsuitable program selected.
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