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~~~ Use This Problem Solver
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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 in | |
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| dishwasher. | |
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DISHES DON’T DRY |
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| Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See Page 6.) | ||
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| Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack may be 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 6.) | ||
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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 14.) | |
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| Improper rack loading. (See pages 8 and 9.) | |
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BLACK OR GRAY |
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| Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks | ||
MARKS ON DISHES |
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| with a mild abrasive cleanser. | ||
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DETERGENT LEFT IN |
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| Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that may be blocking | ||
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 | |
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| away. The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand. | |
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DETERGENT CUP |
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| Cycle Indicator Dial must be in OFF position for cup lid to close and latch properly. If | ||
LID WON’T LATCH |
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| you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator Dial does not | ||
AFTER ADDING |
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| advance to OFF by itself. | ||
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YELLOW OR |
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| Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup | ||
BROWN FILM |
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| bleach and 3 cups warm water. | ||
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| An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron | |
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| deposits in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct | |
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| this problem. Your water softener company can tell you about the filter. | |
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| Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same | |
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| load. Silver polish will usually remove this stain. | |
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