Danby DDW396W Common Dishwashing Problems and Solutions, Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Common Dishwashing Problems and Solutions

PROBLEM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Dishwasher will not start	•	Dishwasher not receiving	•	Check electrical connection
		electrical power.		Fuse/circuit breaker.
	•	Door is unlatched.	•	Close and latch door.
	•	Dishwasher not level.	•	Level unit.
Dishes not clean	•	Improper loading.	•	Arrange dishes so spray action
				reaches all surfaces.
			• Do not overload dishwasher.
	•	Incoming water temperature	• Increase water temperature.
		not hot enough.
		Spray arm not rotating freely.	•Check spray arm to make sure
				nothing (i.e. cutlery) is obstructing
				spray arm rotation.
			•	Check if filter screen has
				become dislodged and
				obstructing spray arm rotation.
	•	Not enough detergent and/or	•	Use more dishwasher detergent.
		improper detergent being used.		Detergent to old replace.
			•	Do not use detergent that is
				hard or caked.
			•	Use only a recommended
				dishwasher detergent.
	•	Improperly prepared dishes.	•	Excess food soil and liquids
				should be removed from dishes
				before loading.

•Water inlet hose kinked/bent due to improper installation.

•Eliminate kink or bend from inlet hose.

Chipping or breaking	• Improper loading of dishes.
glassware

•Do not overload dishrack. Load glasses on the upper rack only, not over dishrack pins. Glasses loaded over dishrack pins are not properly supported and subject to damage.

Water remains in bottom •	A small amount of water
of dishwasher	(in sump area) is normal.
•	Excessive amount of water;
	Cycle not completed.

•This is necessary to keep the pump primed and is drained automatically at the beginning of each cycle.

•Allow dishwasher to complete full cycle.

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