Common Questions & Answers
Dishwasher Won't | • | Be sure door is latched | securely. | ||||
Run? | _ | Be sure the water is turned on. | |||||
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| Check that the dial/pad is properly selected for a cycle. | |||||
| • Allow time for select models to drain/pause before filling. | ||||||
| • | Check your home's | circuit | breaker or fuse box. | |||
Unusual Noise? | * | A water valve hiss | during | fill is normal. | |||
| • | Water circulation sounds are normal. | |||||
| • | A ticking noise is a normal timer sound. | |||||
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| A thumping sound may be a wash arm bumping an item that is extending beyond | |||||
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| Chopping or grinding sounds may be heard during drain as the internal food dis- | |||||
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| poser chops hard items like fruit seeds, nuts etc. | |||||
| • Humming during drain is normal. | ||||||
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| A snap noise is the detergent cup lid hitting the door liner when the dishwasher | |||||
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| door is opened at the end of the cycle. This is normal. | |||||
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| Proper installation | affects | the | noise level. | ||
Dishes Don't | _ | Check the rinse aid dispenser | to see if it needs refilling. | ||||
Dry? | • | Select the Drying | Heat | option. |
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| Check incoming | water | temperature. | |||
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| Load properly. Dishes shouldn't nest together. Avoid overloading. | |||||
| _- Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack may be spilling | ||||||
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| Plastic and teflon items have a porous surface and tend to hold water. Towel dry- | |||||
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| Glasses, cups, etc., with concave bottoms will hold water. | |||||
Unclean Dishes |
| Check incoming | water | temperature. | |||
And Flatware? |
| Run hot water at the sink before starting the dishwasher. | |||||
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| Select water heat (select models). | |||||
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| Check water hardness and adjust detergent amount accordingly. | |||||
| . Use fresh detergent stored in a cool dry place. | ||||||
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| Select proper cycle for the soil level. | |||||
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| Load items so they do not block the wash arms or center tower. | |||||
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| Load the utensil basket with some handles up and some down to prevent nesting. | |||||
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| Do not place glasses over tines. | |||||
Detergent Left In |
| Check that the cycle is completed. | |||||
Dispenser Cups? |
| Be sure dispenser | is not blocked. | ||||
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| Use fresh detergent stored in a cool, dry place. | |||||
Stains Or Marks |
| Aluminum utensils | can leave | marks when they rub against other things. | |||
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| Leave a slight space between | items. | ||||
Tub? |
| Iron deposits in the water | can leave a yellow, brown or orange film on dishes. A | ||||
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| filter may be needed or periodically use RoVer Rust Remover.* | |||||
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| Food soil stains normally require hotter water and more detergent to remove and | |||||
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| prevent. |
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