Instructions Safety

Instructions Operating

Tips Troubleshooting

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE . . .

 

 

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glassware is

Combination of soft

Use less detergent if you have soft water and select a

 

 

cloudy

water and too much

shortest cycle to wash the glassware and to get them clean.

 

 

 

detergent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yellow or brown film

Tea or coffee stains

Using a solution of 1/2 cup of bleach and 3 cups warm water

 

 

on inside surfaces

 

to remove the stains by hand.

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

You have to wait for 20 minutes after a cycle to let the heating

 

 

 

 

elements cool down before cleaning the interior; otherwise,

 

 

 

 

burns will happen.

 

 

 

Iron deposits in water

Call a water softener company for a special filter.

 

 

 

can cause an overall film

 

 

 

White film on inside

Hard water minerals

To clean the interior, use a damp sponge with dishwasher

 

 

surface

 

detergent and wear rubber gloves. Never use any other cleaner

 

 

 

 

than dishwasher detergent for the risk of foaming or suds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Detergent left in

Dishes block detergent

Re-loading the dishes properly.

 

 

dispenser cups

cups

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steam

Normal phenomenon

There is some steam coming through the vent by the door

 

 

 

 

latch during drying and water draining.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black or gray

Aluminum utensils have

Use a mild abrasive cleaner to eliminate marks.

 

 

marks on dishes

rubbed against dishes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water standing in

This is normal

A small amount of clean water around the outlet on

 

 

the bottom of the tub

 

the tub bottom at the back of the tub keeps the water

 

 

 

 

seal lubricated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water doesn't pump

Drain is clogged

Make sure the kitchen sink is draining well.

 

 

out of the tub

 

If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run it clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dishwasher leaks

Overfill dispenser or rinse Be careful not to overfill the rinse aid dispenser.

 

 

 

aid spills

Spilled rinse aid could cause oversudsing and lead

 

 

 

 

to overflowing. Wipe away any spills with a damp cloth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dishwasher isn' t level

Make sure the dishwasher is level.

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