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Use This Problem Solver
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| CONTROL PANEL |
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| Time too long between touching of selected pads. Each pad must be touched within | |
| LIGHTS GO OFF |
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| 30 seconds of the others. To relight, touch any pad again. Or unlock and relatch door. | |
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| SETTING CONTROLS |
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| DISHWASHER |
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| A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or | |
| WON’T RUN |
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| reset circuit breaker, Remove any other appliances from the circuit. | |
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| UNUSUAL NOISE |
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| Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from | |
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| the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed | |
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| Water draining out of tub immediately after you touch CLEAR/RESET pad. The | |
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| sounds you hear are normal ones. | |
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| DISHES DON’T DRY |
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| Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (Seepage 12.) | |
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| Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the | |
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| bottom rack. | |
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| Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading. | |
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| Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty. | |
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| UNCLEAN DISHES |
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| Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least 120°F. (To test, see page 12.) | |
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| Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower | |
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| than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher. | |
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| Plugged air gap. (See page 21.) | |
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| Improper rack loading. (See pages | |
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| BLACK OR GRAY |
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| Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove | |
| MARKS ON DISHES |
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| marks with a mild abrasive cleanser. | |
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| DETERGENT LEFT |
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| Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking the | |
| IN DISPENSER CUPS |
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| detergent cup. | |
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| The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded | |
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| items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any | |
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| detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service. | |
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| Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it away. | |
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| The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand. | |
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