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Suds in the tub |
| Correct detergent | • | Use only automatic dishwasher detergents |
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| • | To remove suds from the tub, open the |
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| dishwasher and let suds evaporate. Add |
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| 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. |
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| • | Pump out water by pressing the |
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| NORMAL WASH button; then press the |
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| START/CANCEL button. |
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| • | Close the door until it locks into place. |
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| • | Wait for one minute; then carefully |
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| open the door and hold down the |
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| START/CANCEL button for three seconds. |
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| • | Pump out water by closing the door until it |
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| locks into place. |
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| • | Press the NORMAL WASH button; then |
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| press the START/CANCEL button. |
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| • | Wait for one minute; then press and hold |
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| down the START/CANCEL button for |
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| three seconds. Repeat if necessary. |
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| Too much rinse agent used • | Remove any spilled rinse aid. | |
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| • | Reduce rinse aid setting. |
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| • | For soft water, rinse aid may be unnecessary. |
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Dishes and flatware |
| Improper rack loading | • | Make sure large dishware does not block |
not clean |
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| the detergent dispenser or the wash arm. |
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| • | Assure silverware is not blocking spray |
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| arm. |
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| Filter or spray arms dirty | • | Clean filters and spray arms according to |
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| instructions on page 22. |
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| Inlet water temperature is | • | Run tap until water is hot, prior to starting |
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| below 120°F |
| dishwasher cycle. |
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| • | Raise the water heater temperature to |
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| 120°F. |
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| • | Depending on model, use WATER TEMP |
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| HIGH or WATER TEMP SANI option if |
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| suitable for dish load. |
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| Air gap is clogged | • | Clean the air gap. |
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| Water pressure is | • | Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out |
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| temporarily low |
| more slowly than usual? If so, wait until |
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| pressure is normal before using your |
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| dishwasher. |
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