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Safety Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

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Error Messages	Possible Causes	What To Do
START/RESET status	You have pressed the	• Press the START/RESET pad only when you want to restart the
indicator light flashing	START/RESET pad while the	dishwasher.
	dishwasher is running. This will
	cancel the cycle. The light will stop
	flashing after the dishwasher drains
	(about 90 seconds).
Dishwasher BEEPS	This is a reminder that your	• Close and latch the door after opening it mid-cycle.
once every 30 seconds	dishwasher door has been left
	open during operation. It will
	continue beeping until you close
	the door.

Blinking lights	Cycle has been interrupted by	• The light will quit flashing after the dishwasher automatically drains out
	pressing the START/RESET pad.	the water.

	Power to the dishwasher was	• The light will quit flashing after the dishwasher automatically drains out
	turned off while a cycle was	the water. A new cycle will start automatically when the drain ends.
	running and power has just been
	restored to the dishwasher. The
	blinking lights indicate that the
	dishwasher is draining the potential
	water inside.

Beeping at the end	This is normal. The dishwasher	• To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it was previously
of the cycle	will beep twice at the end of	disengaged), press the HEATED DRY pad 5 times within 3 seconds.
	the cycle.	A triple beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option
		has been toggled.

Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Dishes and flatware	Low inlet water temperature	• Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 8). Turn on
not clean		the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, let run until the water
		temperature stops rising. Then start the dishwasher and turn off
		the faucet. This insures the entering water is hot.

	Water pressure is temporarily low • Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual?
		If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.

	Air gap or disposer is clogged	• Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.

	Improper rack loading	• Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser
		or the wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher racks section.

	No air gap or high drain loop	• Verify that you have an air gap or a high drain loop. Refer to
		the Installation Instructions.