BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE . . .

Troubleshooting Tips

Review the chart on the following pages before calling for service.

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

Dishwasher doesn't

Fuse blown, or the

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other

run

circuit breaker acted

appliances sharing the same circuit with the dishwasher

 

 

 

 

 

Power supply is not

Make sure the dishwasher is turned on and the door is

 

turned on

closed securely.

 

 

Make sure the power cord is properly plugged into the

 

 

wall socket.

 

 

 

 

 

Water pressure is low

Check that the water supply is connected properly and

 

 

the water is turned on.

 

 

 

 

Drain pump doesn't

Overflow

The system is designed to detect an overflow. When it

stop

 

does, it shuts off the circulation pump and turns on the

 

 

drain pump.

 

 

 

 

Noise

Some audible sounds are

Sound from soft food shredding action and detergent cup

 

normal

opening.

 

 

 

 

 

Utensils are not secure

Ensure everything is secured in the dishwasher.

 

in the baskets or something

 

 

 

small has dropped into

 

 

 

the basket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motor hums

Dishwasher has not been used regularly. If you do not use it

 

 

often, remember to set it to fill and pump out every week,

 

 

which will help keep the seal moist.

 

 

 

 

Suds in the tub

Improper detergent

Use only the special dishwasher detergent to avoid suds.

 

 

If this occurs, open the dishwasher and let the suds evaporate.

 

 

Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the

 

 

dishwasher, then drain out the water by slowly turning the

 

 

dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

Spilled rinse agent

Always wipe rinse agent spills immediately.

 

 

 

 

Stained tub interior

Detergent with

Make sure that the detergent used is without coloring.

 

coloring was used

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dishes are not dry

Rinse agent dispenser

Make sure that the rinse agent dispenser is filled.

 

is empty

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dishes and flatware

Improper program

Select stronger program

are not clean

 

 

 

Improper rack loading

Make sure that the action of the detergent dispenser and

 

 

 

spray arms are not blocked by large dishware.

 

 

 

 

Instructions Safety

Instructions Operating

Spots and filming on glasses and flatware

1Extremely hard water

2 Low inlet temperature

3 Overloading the dishwasher

4 Improper loading

5 Old or damp powder detergent

6 Empty rinse agent dispenser

7 Incorrect dosage of detergent

To remove spots from glassware:

1Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.

2 Do not add detergent.

3 Choose the longest cycle.

4 Start the dishwasher and allow it to run for about 18 to 22 minutes, then it will be in the main wash.

5 Open the door to pour 2 cups of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher.

6 Close the door and let the dishwasher complete the cycle. If the vinegar does not work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml)of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar.

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