t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g

If the does not appear to be operating properly, check this chart below and correct where possible.

Problem

Possible Causes

What to Do

 

 

 

will not start

Power supply is not connected.

Connect the power supply.

 

The drawer is not properly closed.

Ensure the drawer is firmly closed.

 

Lock feature is on.

Turn the Lock off. Hold down the LOCK button until the

 

 

‘lock’ symbol (prefinished models) or the green light

 

 

(integrated models) disappears.

 

START/PAUSE button not pressed.

Press the START/PAUSE button.

 

 

 

Excess water in the

Drain hose(s) bent or kinked.

Straighten the drain hose(s).

 

Blocked filters and/or drain hose(s).

Clean the filter plate/drain filter. Unblock the drain

 

 

hose(s). Refer to the user maintenance section.

 

 

 

Water marks on the dishes

Insufficient rinse agent.

Ensure there is enough rinse agent in the dispenser.

 

Rinse agent setting too low.

Increase the rinse agent setting.

 

overloaded/incorrectly

Refer to the section on loading.

 

loaded.

 

 

Insufficient or no salt in the water softener.

Ensure there is enough salt in the water softener

 

(DD603H and DS603H models only)

and/or increase the water softener setting.

 

 

 

Unclean dishes

Wash program unsuitable for the load.

Refer to the wash programs section for a suitable

 

 

wash program, or the soils were too heavily baked

 

 

on and dishes may need soaking.

 

Spray arm unable to rotate.

Ensure no items are obstructing the spray arm path.

 

overloaded/incorrectly

Refer to the section on loading.

 

loaded.

 

 

Filter plate/drain filter is incorrectly inserted.

Refer to the user maintenance section.

 

Detergent put in the wrong compartment.

Detergent must be placed in the large compartment.

 

Excessive food not removed from

Scrape all food scaps off dinnerware prior to loading.

 

dinnerware prior to cleaning.

 

 

Unsuitable detergent.

Use recommended brands of dishwasher detergent.

 

Not enough detergent.

Refer to the detergent section or the

 

 

detergent manufacturer’s instructions.

 

Spray arm holes are blocked.

Clean the spray arm.

 

Filter plate/drain filter is blocked.

Clean the filter plate and drain filter.

 

Mega rack incorrectly installed.

Refer to the accessories section for correct

 

 

installation.

 

Insufficient salt in the water softener.

Ensure there is enough salt in the water softener and

 

(DD603H and DS603H models only)

you may need to increase the water softener setting if

 

 

the problem persists.

 

 

 

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