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Drain Air Gap

Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining
well.
If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap protects your dishwasher
from water backing up into it.

To clean the drain air gap

Clean the drain air gap periodically to ensure proper drainage of
your dishwasher. Lift off the outer cover. Unscrew the plastic cap.
Then check for any soil buildup. Clean if necessary.
NOTE: The fill air gap is located to the right of the drain air gap
and does not require maintenance.

Storing

Storing for the summer

Protect your dishwasher during the summer months by turning
off the water supply and power supply to the dishwasher.

Winterizing your dishwasher

Protect your dishwasher and home against water damage due to
freezing water lines. If your dishwasher is left in a seasonal
dwelling or could be exposed to near freezing temperatures, have
your dishwasher winterized by authorized service personnel.
TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid

the cost of a service call...

Dishwasher is not operating properly

■Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle
Is the lid closed tightly and latched?
Is the right cycle selected? Refer to the “Cycle Selection
Charts.”
Is there power to the dishwasher? Has a household fuse
blown or circuit breaker tripped?
Has the Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI) tripped?
Press the Reset button. Indicator should be visible inside the
indicator window. Refer to the “Before Using Your
Dishwasher” section. If the GFCI does not reset, call for
service.
Has the motor stopped due to an overload? The motor
automatically resets itself within a few minutes. If it does not
restart, call for service.
Is the Drain stopper closed? If it is not closed properly,
selected cycle immediately ends, lid pops open, and Check
Drain indicator is lit.
■Dishwasher will not fill
Is the water shut-off valve (if installed) turned on?
■Dishwasher seems to run too long
Is the water supplied to the dishwasher hot enough? The
dishwasher runs longer while heating water. Refer to the
“Dishwasher Performance Tips” section.
A delay automatically occurs in some wash and rinse cycles
until the water reaches the proper temperature.
■Water remains in the dishwasher
Is the cycle complete?
■Odor in the dishwasher
Are dishes washed only every 2 or 3 days? Run a rinse cycle
once or twice a day until you have a full load.
Does the dishwasher have a new plastic smell? Run a vinegar
rinse as described in “Spotting and filming on dishes ” later in
this Troubleshooting guide.

Dishes are not completely clean

■Food soil left on the dishes
Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the “Dishwasher
Loading” section.
Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing
results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the
dishwasher. Refer to the “Dishwasher Performance
Tips” section.