Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem | Possible Causes | What To Do | |
Dishwasher won’t run | Fuse is blown or circuit breaker | • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from | |
| is tripped | the circuit. | |
| Power is turned off | • In some installations, the power to the dishwasher is provided through a | |
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| wall switch, often located next to the disposer switch. Make sure it is on. |
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| Control panel is locked | • Unlock control panel. See page 6. |
| Control panel needs to be | • Turn off power to the dishwasher (circuit breaker or wall switch) for | |
| rebooted | 30 seconds; then turn back on. | |
Control panel lights | Time too long between | • Each pad must be touched within 5 minutes of the others. | |
go off when you’re | touching of selected pads | To relight, touch any pad again, or unlock and relatch door. | |
setting controls |
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Water standing in | This is normal | • A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub | |
the bottom of the tub |
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| bottom at the back of the tub keeps the pump seal lubricated. |
Water won’t pump | Drain is clogged | • If you have an air gap, clean it. See page 15. | |
out of the tub |
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| • If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear. |
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| • Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you |
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| may need a plumber. |
Steam | This is normal | • Warm, moist air comes through the vent by the door latch during drying | |
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| and when water is being pumped out. This is necessary for drying. |
Tips
Sanitized light does not illuminate at the end of the cycle
The door was opened and the | • Do not interrupt the cycle anytime during or after main wash. |
cycle was interrupted during |
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or after the main wash portion |
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The incoming water | • Raise the water heater temperature to between 120°F and 140°F. |
temperature was too low |
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The cycle is complete and | • This is normal. No action is required. |
the door has been open for |
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longer than 60 seconds |
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Troubleshooting
Consumer Support
Noise | Normal operating sounds | • These are all normal. No action is required. |
| Detergent cup opening |
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| Water entering dishwasher |
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| The motor stops and starts at |
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| various times during the cycle |
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| Drain pump sounds during |
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| pump out |
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| Drying fan running for |
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| after CLEAN light is illuminated |
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| (Top Control Panel models only) |
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| Rattling dishes when the spray | • Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the Loading the |
| arm rotates | dishwasher racks section. |
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