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WATER REMAINS IN THE | Be sure the cycle has completed (the green or blue light is on). If it has not, you will need to | ||
TUB/WILL NOT DRAIN | resume the cycle by closing the door and pressing START/RESUME. | ||
| If dishwasher is connected to a food waste disposer, be sure the knockout plug has been | ||
| removed from the disposer inlet. | ||
| Check for kinks in the drain hose. | ||
| Check for food obstructions in the drain, | ||
| Check your house fuse or circuit breaker. | ||
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HARD WATER | NOTE: Extremely hard water mineral deposits can cause damage to your dishwasher and | ||
(WHITE RESIDUE ON | make it difficult to achieve good cleaning. You may bring water samples to Sears to check | ||
DISHWASHER INTERIOR OR | your water hardness level. A water softener is strongly recommended if your hardness is | ||
GLASSWARE) | 15 grains or more. If a water softener is not installed, the following steps may help: | ||
| Use a commercial cleaner designed for dishwashers once per month. | ||
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| Clean the ULTRA WASH® | HE | filters at least once per month. |
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| Always use a rinse aid. | ||
| Always use a | ||
| Use a detergent booster/water softener additive designed for dishwashers. | ||
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ODORS | NOTE: If the dishwasher is not used daily, you can run a rinse cycle with the partial load | ||
| daily until a full load is ready to run, or use the Top Rack Only option (on some models) for | ||
| partial loads. | ||
| Run a vinegar rinse through the dishwasher by putting 2 cups (500 mL) of white vinegar in | ||
| an upright glass measuring cup in the lower rack. Run a normal cycle with the Heated Dry | ||
| option turned off. Do not use detergent. | ||
| The dishwasher may not be draining properly, see “WATER REMAINS IN THE TUB/WILL | ||
| NOT DRAIN” in “Troubleshooting.” | ||
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NOISY | NOTES: | ||
| ■ Surging sounds can occur periodically throughout the cycle while the dishwasher is | ||
| draining. | ||
| ■ Normal water valve hissing may be heard periodically. | ||
| ■ A normal snap sound may be heard when the detergent dispenser opens during the | ||
| cycle and when the door is opened at the end of the cycle. | ||
| ■ Improper installation will affect noise levels. | ||
| Be sure the filters are properly installed. | ||
| A thumping sound may be heard if items extend beyond the racks and interfere with the | ||
| wash arms. Readjust the dishware and resume the cycle. | ||
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FOOD SOILS REMAIN | Be sure the dishwasher is loaded correctly. Improper loading can greatly decrease the | ||
ON DISHES | washing performance (see “Loading for Best Performance”). | ||
| Check filter to ensure it is properly installed. Clean it if needed. (See “Cleaning Instructions” | ||
| in “ULTRA WASH® HE Filtration System” for details.) | ||
| Select the proper cycle and option for the type of soils. The Pots & Pans cycle with the | ||
| TURBOZONETM (on some models) option can be used for tougher loads. | ||
| Be sure the incoming water temperature is at least 120°F (49ºC). | ||
| Use the proper amount of fresh detergent. More detergent is needed for | ||
| loads and hard water conditions. | ||
| Scrape food from dishes prior to loading (do not prerinse). | ||
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DID NOT SANITIZE | If the sanitized light is blinking, the load is NOT sanitized. The cycle was interrupted in the | ||
| final rinse, or your water heater is set too low. Set your water heater to 120ºF (49ºC). |
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