Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Start Status

The door was opened or the

• Press the Start pad once to start the dishwasher. Press the

indicator light flashing

cycle was interrupted.

Start pad a second time when the dishwasher is running only if you

 

 

wish to cancel the cycle.

Dishwasher BEEPS

This is a reminder that your

• Press Start and close the door.

once every minute

dishwasher door has been left

 

 

open during operation. It will

 

 

continue beeping until you press

 

 

Start and close the door.

 

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 the

turned off), press the Heated Dry pad 5 times within 3 seconds.

(on some models)

cycle.

A triple beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option

 

 

has been turned on or off.

Dishes and flatware

Ultra fine or fine filter is clogged

• See the Care and cleaning section.

not clean

Low inlet water temperature

• Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see the Using the dishwasher

 

 

section). Turn on 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 ensures the entering water is hot. Select Wash Temp Boost if

 

 

available.

 

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.

 

 

• When large utensils are placed in the silverware basket, do not mount the basket

 

 

on the door (on some models). Instead, mount basket on the lower rack.

 

Poor performing detergent

• Use a highly rated detergent such as Cascade Complete ® All-in-1 ActionPacs™.

Spots and filming

Extremely hard water

• Use rinse agents such as Cascade ® Rinse Aid™ to remove spots

on glasses and

 

and prevent new film buildup.

flatware

 

• If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required.

 

Low inlet water temperature

• Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F.

 

Overloading or improper

• Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading Place Settings section.

 

loading of the dishwasher

 

 

Old or damp powder detergent

• Make sure detergent is fresh.

 

Rinse agent dispenser empty

• Refill with rinse agent such as Cascade ® Rinse Aid™.

 

Too little or low performing

• Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated detergent.

 

detergent

 

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