Kenmore 630.7793 manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Cause, Action

TROUBLESHOOTING

Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The following information may help you with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair professional.

Problem	Cause		Action
Dishwasher	1.	Door may not be properly latched.	1.	Shut the door completely.
does not start	2.	Unit may not be turned on.	2.	Press the main power switch to turn unit on.
	3.	Unit not reset or previous cycle not completed.	3.	To reset, refer to “Canceling or changing the cycle” section
	4.	Delay start engaged.		in this manual.
	5.	Interruption of electrical power supply to dish-	4.	To reset, refer to “Delay Start” section in this manual.
		washer or blown fuse.	5.	Check circuit breaker.
	6.	The door may have been closed without first se-	6.	Select a cycle and close the door.
		lecting a cycle.	7.	Check and turn on water supply.
	7.	Water supply may not be turned on.
Dishwasher	Default factory settings alert the customer that the		To adjust the volume or deactivate, refer to “Cycle Completion
beeping	cycle has completed by beeping. This feature can		Signal” section in this manual.
(end of cycle	be deactivated if so desired.
signal)
Display does	1.	A fuse may have been blown or circuit breaker	1.	Check the fuse or circuit breaker box and replace the fuse
not illuminate		tripped.		or reset the breaker if necessary.
or console	2.	Door not closed or latched.	2.	Ensure that door is properly latched and completely
lights are not	Note: For models with controls on the top portion of			closed.
on	the	door, the display only illuminates when the door is
	opened and controls are visible.
Dishwasher	1.	Incoming water is not warm enough.	1.	Before starting a cycle, run hot water faucet at the sink
seems to run	2.	Cycle time can vary due to soil and water condi-		nearest to the dishwasher.
a long time		tions.	2.	Sensors in the dishwasher automatically increase the cycle
	3.	Rinse agent dispenser is empty.		time to ensure a good wash when heavy soil is detected.
	4.	Dishwasher connected to cold water supply.	3.	Add rinse agent.
			4.	Verify dishwasher is connected to hot water supply plumbing.
	For typical cycle length, refer to Wash Cycles table
	in Dishwasher Cycles and Options section of this Use
	& Care Guide.
Dishes aren’t	1.	Spray arm movement is obstructed.	1.	Ensure that spray arm movement is not blocked by hand
getting clean	2.	Spray arm nozzles clogged.		rotating spray arms.
enough	3.	Improper use of detergents.	2.	Remove the spray arms and clean according to “Check/
	4.	Filters could be clogged.		Clean the Spray Arm Nozzles” in Care and Maintenance
	5.	Dishes are nested or loaded too close together.		section of this manual.
	6.	Selected wash cycle is not suitable for food soil	3.	Increase or decrease detergent depending on the water
		condtions.		hardness. Refer to Table under “Adding Detergent and
				Rinse Agent”.
			4.	Clean the filter. Refer to “Check/Clean the Filter System”
				under Care and Maintenance section of this manual.
			5.	Rearrange load such that water spray can reach all items in
				the dishwasher. See also “Preparing and Loading” section
				of this manual.
			6.	Refer to Wash Cycles table in Dishwasher Cycles and
				Options section of this Use & Care Guide.
Dishes are	1.	Rinse agent dispenser is empty. (Rinse agent in-	1.	Add rinse agent. The use of rinse agent improves drying.
not getting		dicator is activated).	2.	Rearrange load to ensure items are not nested. Refer
dry enough	2.	Improper loading of dishes.		also to the “Preparing and Loading” section of this
	3.	Selected cycle does not include drying.		manual.
	Note: Plastic or Teflon do not typically dry as com-		3.	Quick Rinse setting does not include drying cycle,
	pletely as other items due to their inherent proper-		Note: Select models offer an extra heating options to improve
	ties.		drying performance. Refer to “Wash Cycle options” under
			the Operating the Dishwasher section of this manual.

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