PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE |
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BLACK OR GRAY | Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks |
MARKS ON DISHES | with a mild abrasive cleanser. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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SOUNDS YOU | You’ll hear occasional clicking sounds. These are normal. |
WILL HEAR | • Soft food disposal shredding action. |
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| • Drain valve opening to pump water out. |
| • Timer control as cycle progresses. |
| • Detergent cup opening. |
| During the drying period: |
| • The motor stops. |
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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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