Problem

 

Cause

 

Action

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dishwasher

1. Restriction in the water supply system.

1.

Ensure that the water supply valve (typically located under kitchen sink) is

 

 

not filling with

2. Previous wash cycle was not completed.

 

open and check that the water supply line has no kinks and clogs.

 

 

water

3.

Delay-start is active.

2. Refer to the “Canceling or changing the cycle” section of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Cancel the delay-start or wait until delay-start time completes (times out).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refer to the “Delay Start” section of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water Leaks

1.

Suds

1. Wrong type of detergent results in suds and leaks. Use only dishwasher de-

 

 

 

 

 

2. Door seal could be pulled away from track.

 

tergents. If suds still persist, then add one tablespoon of vegetable oil at the

 

 

 

 

 

3. Condensation vent is blocked.

 

bottom of the dishwasher and run the desired cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Improper installation.

2. Ensure that door seal is in the track.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Ensure that condensation vent is not blocked. Refer to “Loading Extra Tall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Items” in the Preparing and Loading the Dishwasher section of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Have proper installation verified by qualified personnel (water supply, drain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

system, leveling, plumbing).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tub stains

1. Stains on the dishwasher interior are due to

1. Concentrated Lemon juice can reduce the build up of hard water stains. Run

 

 

 

 

 

 

hardness of water.

 

a normal cycle until it flushes and interrupt the cycle and then place an 8 oz.

 

 

 

 

 

2. Silverware in contact with tub.

 

cup of the concentrated lemon solution on the top rack and finish the cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This can be done periodically to avoid build up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Ensure that the silverware does not make contact with the tub while running

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Streaks on

Incorrect rinse agent setting.

Depending on the hardness of water, adjust the rinse agent dispenser. Refer to

 

 

glassware or

 

 

“Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent” section in this manual for adjustment.

 

 

residue on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dishes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fascia panel

Abrasive cleaner used.

Use mild detergents with soft damp cloth.

 

 

discolored or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

marked

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noise during

The dishes may not be arranged properly.

Water circulation sound is normal, but if you suspect items are banging into

 

 

wash cycle

 

 

each other or into the spray arms, refer to the “Preparing and Loading” sec-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tion of this manual for optimal arrangement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Detergent

1. Improper operation of detergent cover.

1. Refer to “Adding Detergent and Rinse Aid” section of this manual for instruc-

 

 

dispenser cover

2.

Previous cycle has not been finished, reset, or

 

tions on opening and closing the dispenser.

 

 

will not shut

 

cycle was interrupted.

2. Refer to the “Canceling or changing the cycle” section of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unable to

Previous cycle has not finished.

Refer to the “Canceling or changing the cycle” section of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

select desired

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cycle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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