PROBLEM |
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CHIPPING OF CHINA |
| Rough handling cart cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china |
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| are secure and can’t jar loose. (See Loading section for correct way to load glassware.) |
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| M&e sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the |
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| rack into the dishwasher. Always use the top rack for delicate items. |
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| Use the CHINA CRYSTAL cycle for fine china. |
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SMALL AMOUNT OF |
| Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean |
WATER STANDING |
| water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated. |
IN THE BOTTOM |
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WATER WON’T PUMP |
| If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air |
OUT OF THE TUB |
| gap, if you have one. (See Care and Cleaning section.) |
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| Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber. |
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| If dishwasher drains into a disposer, run the disposer to clear. Be sure the disposer is |
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| not clogged. |
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| See the SYS~MS MONITOR section. |
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SUDS IN THE TUB |
| Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC |
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| DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING. |
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| To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon |
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| of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. To pump out water, touch |
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| START two times, then immediately touch CLEAR RESET. |
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| Repeat if necessary. |
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DISHWASHER LEAKS |
| Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s |
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| designed for automatic dishwashers. |
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| Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing. |
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| (Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.) |
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MOTOR HUMS |
| Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis. |
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| If you do not use your dishwasher often set it to fill and pump out once every week. |
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| This will help keep the seal moist, and the garbage disposer clear. |
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CONTROL PANEL |
| Shut off power to dishwasher at fuse or circuit breaker. Wait 5 seconds and restore |
DOESN’T RESPOND |
| power to dishwasher. Try input panel again. |
TO INPUTS |
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STAINING OF |
| Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor the tub |
TUB ~TERIOR |
| interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration. |
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| If cup is discolored, change to detergent wihout any colorant. |
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