Danby DDW1809W operating instructions Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

1) Dishwasher	• Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.	• Replace fuse or reset circuit
doesn’t run	• Power supply is not turned on.	breaker.
		• Make sure dishwasher is turned on
		and door is closed. Plug in cord
	• Water pressure is low.	securely.
		• Check that water supply is connected
		and the water is turned on.
2) Drain pump	• Overflow	• The system is designed to detect an
doesn’t stop		overflow. When it does, it shuts off the
		circulation pump and turns on the drain
		pump.
3) Noise	• Some audible sounds are normal.	• Sound from soft food shredding
	• Utensils are not secure in basket /	action and detergent cup opening.
		• Ensure everything is secured in the
	something small dropped into basket.	dishwasher.
	• Motor hums.	• If you do not use often, dishwasher
		may hum- remember to fill and pump
		out appliance every week to keep the
		seal moist.
4) Suds in the tub	• Improper detergent.	• Use only dishwasher detergent to
		avoid suds. If suds are present, open
	• Spilled rinse agent.	the door and let suds evaporate.
		• Always wipe rinse agent spills
		immediately.
5) Dishes are not	• Rinse agent dispenser is empty.	• Make sure that the rinse agent
dry		dispener is filled.
6) Dishes and	• Improper program selected/run.	• Select a stronger program.
flatware are not	• Improper rack loading.	• Make sure that the detergent dis-
clean (spots /		penser and spray arms are not blocked
filming)	• Extremely hard water.	by large dishware.
		• Remove all metal utensils from
		dishwasher. See “Removing Hard
		Water Spots from Dishes” pg 3.
7) Detergent left in	• Dishes blocking detergent cups.	• Re-load the dishes properly.
dispenser cups
8) Water standing	• This is normal.	• A small amount of clean water around
in the bottom of		the outlet on the tub button at the back
the tub		of the tub keeps the water seal
		lubricated.
9) Water doesn’t	• Drain is clogged.	• Make sure the kitchen sink is draining
pump out of the		well. If the dishwasher drains into a
tub		disposer, run it clear.
10) Dishwasher	• Overfill dispenser or rinse aid spills.	• Be careful not to overfill the rinse aid
leaks / steams	• Dishwasher isn’t level.	dispenser. Spilled rinse aid could cause
	• Steam is normal.	oversudsing and lead to overflowing.
		Wipe away any spills with a damp
		cloth.
		• Make sure the dishwasher is level.
		• Steam coming through the vent by the
		door latch is normal during drying and
		water draining.

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