Questions?
Use This Problem Solver
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY |
DISHWASHER | A fuse in your home may be blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or |
WON'T RUN | reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit. |
UNUSUAL NOISE | Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from |
| the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed |
| in dishwasher. |
DISHES DON'T DRY | Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See page 5.) |
| Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack may be spilling into the |
| bottom rack. |
| Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn't nest togethen Avoid overloading. |
| Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it's not empty. |
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES
DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS
DETERGENT CUP LID WON'T LATCH AFTER ADDING DETERGENT
YELLOW OR BROWN
FILM
Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least 120_F. (To test, see page 5.)
To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any further than necessary to start the dishwasher.
Waterpressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Plugged air gap. (See page 13.)
Improper rack loading. (See pages 7 and 8.)
Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.
Watermay not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that may be blocking detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any
Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it away. The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
Cycle Indicator dial must be in OFF position for cup lid to close and latch properly. If you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not advance to OFF by itself.
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and 3 cups warm water.
An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits in water.A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this problem. Yourwater softener company can tell you about the filter.
Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load. Silver polish will usually remove this stain.
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