PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

 

BLACK OR GRAY

Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks

MARKS ON DISHES

with a mild abrasive cleanser.

 

 

SMALL AMOUNT OF

Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean

WATER STANDING

water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.

IN THE BOTTOM

 

OF THE TUB

 

 

 

WATER WON’T PUMP

If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air

OUT OF THE TUB

gap, if you have one. (See Care and Cleaning section.)

 

Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.

 

If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not

 

clogged.

 

 

SUDS IN THE TUB

Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC

 

DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING.

 

To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add

 

1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water

 

by slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached.

 

Repeat if necessary.

 

 

DISHWASHER

Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s

LEAKS

designed for automatic dishwashers.

 

Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing.

 

Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.

 

 

MOTOR HUMS

Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis.

 

If you do not use your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week.

 

This will help keep the seal moist, and the garbage disposer clear.

 

 

STAINING OF

Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor the tub

TUB INTERIOR

interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration.

 

If cup is discolored, change to detergent without any colorant.

 

 

SOUNDS YOU

You’ll hear occasional clicking sounds. These are normal.

WILL HEAR

• Soft food disposal shredding action.

 

 

• Drain valve opening to pump water out.

 

• Timer control as cycle progresses.

 

• Detergent cup opening.

 

During the drying period:

 

• The motor stops.

 

 

VAPOR AT

Water vapor comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and when

THE VENT

water is being pumped out.

 

 

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The Problem Solver

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RCA PSD430 Black or Gray, Marks on Dishes, Small Amount, Water Standing, Bottom TUB Water WON’T Pump, OUT of the TUB, Vent

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