Problem Solving
Problem Solution Guide (continued)
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| Chipping or breaking |
| Improper loading | Do not overload. Load between rack prongs, not |
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| glassware is secure and can't come loose. Always |
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| use the top rack for delicate items. Use the crystal |
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| cycle for china. |
| Unusual noise |
| Improper loading | Utensils may not be secure or something small may |
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| have dropped from the rack. Water may cause |
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| utensils to rattle. Make sure dishware is secure. |
| Water left in bottom |
| Dishwashing cycle not complete | Allow dishwasher to complete cycle. |
| of dishwasher near |
| CANCEL button pressed twice in middle | Restart (page 16) or drain (page 19) dishwasher. |
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| of cycle. |
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| Some water is normal | Water left in strainer is normal. |
| Dishwasher will not |
| Air gap plugged | Be sure the air gap is not blocked or plugged. The |
| drain |
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| air gap is a vent located on top of the sink. It is |
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| local codes. |
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| Drain hose | Check for kink in drain hose. |
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| Filter system | Be sure there is no blockage in filter system. |
| Dishwasher will not |
| Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker | Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove other |
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| Door not completely closed | Push in on door handle until you hear a click. |
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| Not plugged in incorrectly | Make sure plug is inserted in the wall socket or |
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| dishwasher is wired correctly. |
| Dishwasher will not |
| Door not completely closed | Push in on door handle until you hear a click. |
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| Controls not set | Make sure dishwasher is on (see Page 16). |
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| Water feed line blocked | Make sure water feed line to dishwasher is not |
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| No water supply | Make sure water valve is turned on. |
| Water backs up in |
| Garbage disposal or sink trap full | Run garbage disposal to eliminate food and |
| sink when |
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| obstructions in sink. Make sure sink drains properly. |
| dishwasher drains |
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| Marks and |
| Aluminum utensils rubbing against items | Be sure aluminum utensils, especially light weight, |
| discoloration |
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| Yellow or brown |
| Iron or manganese in water | To remove spots, use a |
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| Temporary solution: |
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| Pour teaspoon to tablespoon of citric acid crystals in |
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| dispenser. Follow this |
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| wash. Use the heavy wash program. |
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| Permanent solution: Install an iron removal system |
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