Kenmore 630.1391, 630.1390 Problem, Cause, Action, on opening and closing the dispenser, manual

Problem	Cause
Odor	1.	Food debris is present at the bottom of the dish-
		washer.
	2.	Food	particles	are	present	near	the door	seal.
	3.	Residual water		is	present	at the	bottom	of the
		dishwasher.
	4.	Drain	hose is obstructed.

Dishwasher not 1. Restriction in the water supply system.

filling with water 2. Previous wash cycle was not completed.

3. Delay-start is active.

Action

1.Remove the filters and clean according to the "Check/ Clean the Filter System" section of this manual.

2.Refer to "Clean the Door Gasket and Door Seal" in the Care and Maintenance section of this manual .

3.Ensure the unit has completely drained from the last

cycle. Refer to the "Canceling or changing the cycle" section of this manual.

4.Remove any obstructions from the drain hose by calling qualified personnel.

Note: If odor still persists, run the Normal Wash cycle until it flushes and interrupt the cycle and place an 8 oz. cup of distilled white vinegar solution on the top rack and then finish the cycle.

1.Ensure that the water supply valve (typically located under kitchen sink) is open and check that the water supply line has no kinks and clogs.

2.Refer to the "Canceling the cycle" section of this manual.

3.Cancel the delay-start or wait until delay-start time

completes (times out). Refer to the "Delay Start" section of this manual.

Water Leaks 1. Suds

2.Door seal could be pulled away from track.

3.Condensation vent is blocked.

4.Improper installation.

1.Wrong type of detergent results in suds and leaks. Use only dishwasher detergents. If suds still persist, then add

one tablespoon of vegetable oil at the bottom of the dishwasher and run the desired cycle. Also wipe up excess rinse agent to prevent sudsing.

2.Ensure that door seal is in the track.

3.Ensure that condensation vent is not blocked. Refer to

"Loading Extra Tall Items" in the Preparing and Loading the Dishwasher section of this manual.

4.Have proper installation verified by qualified personnel (water supply, drain system, leveling, plumbing).

Tub stains	1. Stains on	the dishwasher	interior	are due to
	hardness	of water.

2.Silverware in contact with tub.

1.Concentrated Lemon juice can reduce the build up of hard water stains. Run a normal cycle until it flushes and interrupt the cycle and then place an 8 oz. cup of the concentrated lemon solution on the top rack and finish the

cycle. This can be done periodically to avoid build up.

2.Ensure that the silverware does not make contact with the tub while running a cycle.

Spots and streaks on

glassware or residue on the dishes

Fascia panel discolored or

marked

Noise during wash cycle

Incorrect rinse agent setting.

Abrasive cleaner used.

The dishes may not be arranged properly.

Depending on the hardness of water, adjust the rinse agent dispenser. Refer to "Rinse Agent" section in this manual for adjustment.

Use mild detergents with soft damp cloth.

Water circulation sound is normal, but if you suspect items are banging into each other or into the spray arms, refer to the "Preparing and Loading" section of this manual for optimal arrangement.

Detergent dispenser cover will not shut

1.Improper operation of detergent cover.1. Refer to "Detergent" section of this manual for instructions

2. Previous	cycle has not been finished,	reset, or	on opening and closing the dispenser,
cycle was	interrupted.		2. Refer to the "Canceling the cycle" section of this
			manual.

Unable	to select	Previous cycle has not finished.	Refer to the "Changing the cycle" section of this manual.
desired	cycle

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