PROBLEM | SOLUTION |
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WATER REMAINS IN THE TUB/ | Be sure the cycle has completed (the green light is on). If the cycle has not completed, you will need |
WILL NOT DRAIN | to resume the cycle by pressing START/RESUME and closing the door within 3 seconds. |
| 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 or disposer. |
| 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 make it |
(WHITE RESIDUE ON | difficult to achieve good cleaning. A water softener is strongly recommended if your hardness is |
DISHWASHER INTERIOR OR | 15 grains or more. If a water softener is not installed, the following steps may help: |
GLASSWARE) | Use a commercial cleaner designed for dishwashers 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. |
| 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 washing |
ON DISHES | performance (see “Prepare and Load the Dishwasher”). |
| Select the proper cycle and option for the type of soils. The Pots Pans cycle with the Hi Temp |
| 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 |
| 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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DAMAGE TO DISHWARE | Improper loading can cause dishes to become chipped or damaged. (See specific loading |
| instructions within this guide.) |
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BLINKING LIGHTS | If the START/RESUME light is blinking, press START/RESUME and close the door within 3 seconds. |
| If the Clean light or any other lights are blinking and the dishwasher will not run, call for service. |
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