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Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer Support

Before you call for service…Troubleshooting Tips

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Error Messages	Possible Causes		What To Do
START/RESET status	Youhavepressedthe		• Press the START/RESET pad only one time to start the dishwasher. When the
indicator light flashing	START/RESET padwhilethe		dishwasher is running, only press the START/RESETpad if you wish to cancel
	dishwasherisrunning.Thiswill		(reset) the cycle.
	cancelthecycle.Thelightwill
	stopflashingafterthedishwasher
	drains(about90seconds).
		Powertothedishwasherwas	• The light will stop flashing after the dishwasher drains out the water. A new
	turnedoffwhileacyclewas		cycle will start automatically when the drain ends.
	runningandpowerhasjustbeen
	restoredtothedishwasher.The
	blinkinglightsindicatethatthe
	dishwasherisdrainingwater
	inside.
Dishwasher BEEPS	Thisisareminderthatyour		• Close and latch the door after opening it mid-cycle. Beeping will stop and
once every 15 seconds	dishwasherdoorhasbeenleft		dishwasher will complete cycle.
	openduringoperation.Itwill
	continuebeepinguntilyouclose
	thedoor.
Beeping at theend	Thisisnormal.Thedishwasher		• To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it was previously
of the cycle	willbeeptwiceattheendof		turned off), press the HEATED DRY pad 5 times within 3 seconds. A triple
	thecycle.		beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option has been turned
			on or off.

Problem	Possible Causes		What To Do
Dishes and flatware	Lowinletwatertemperature		• Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 8). Turn on the hot
not clean			water faucet nearest the dishwasher; let run until the water temperature
			stops rising. Then start the dishwasher and turn off the faucet. This ensures
			the entering water is hot.
			• Try not to use the dishwasher when hot water is being used elsewhere
			in the house; for example, when doing laundry or when a family member
			is using the shower.
		Waterpressureistemporarilylow • Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so, wait
			until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
			• Try not to use the dishwasher when hot water is being used elsewhere
			in the house; for example, when doing laundry or when a family member
			is using the shower.
		Airgapordisposerisclogged	• Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.
	Improperrackloading		• Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the
			wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher racks section.
		Noairgaporhighdrainloop	• Verify that you have an air gap or a high drain loop. Refer to the
			Installation Instructions.
Spots and filming		Extremelyhardwater	• Use Cascade Crystal Clear® rinse agents to remove spots and
on glasses and		Lowinletwatertemperature	prevent new film buildup.
flatware			• Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F.
		Overloadingthedishwasher
			• Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading Place Settings section.
		Improperloading
			• Make sure detergent is fresh.
		Oldordamppowderdetergent
			• If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required.

RinseagentdispenseremptyToolittledetergent

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