Samsung DMT300 Series manual Load only an appropriate number

troubleshooting

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
	The water temperature was low.	For best performance, the
		temperature of the supplied water
		should be 120 ˚F (49 ˚C).
	The amount of detergent was	Use the appropriate amount of
	inappropriate.	automatic dishwasher detergent.
	Too many dishes have been loaded.	Load only an appropriate number of
		dishes.
There are spots and film	The dishes were loaded incorrectly.	Load your dishes as recommended.
		(See page 16.)
left on dishes.
	Low water pressure.	The water pressure should be
		between 20 and 120 psi (140 ~ 830
		kPa).
	Improper detergent was used.	Use automatic dishwasher
		detergent.
	There is no rinse aid.	Check the dispenser and add rinse
		aid.
	The water is too hard.	Add a water softener.
	Sound is generated when the	This is normal operation.
	dispenser cover is open.
	Sound is generated when the drain
	pump is operating in an early stage.
	The dishwasher is not level.	Ensure the dishwasher is level.
Is too noisy.
	Foreign material (screw, plastic	Contact a qualified service technician
	piece, etc.) is in the pump chamber.	to remove foreign material from the
		pump chamber.
	There is a ‘chopping’ sound because	Rearrange the dishes.
	a nozzle is bumping against the
	dishes.
	The water supplied is soft and too	Underload the dishwasher and use a
Leaves glasses with a	much detergent was used.	rinse aid to minimize this.
dim polish.	Aluminum dishes were included in	Remove the marks on the dishes
	the wash load.	using a low sensitivity cleaner.
Leaves a yellow or brown	This is caused by coffee and tea	Remove the soils using a spot
film on the inside of the	soils.	cleaner.
dishwasher.
Does not have any lights	The power is not connected.	Connect the power cable.
lit up.	The circuit breaker has failed.	Check the circuit breaker.
Does not have a	The nozzle hole is clogged with food	Clean the nozzle hole.
smoothly rotating nozzle.	particles.
Has a bent upper rack	The dishes are not loaded properly.	Load your dishes as recommended.
after loading dishes.		(See page 16.)

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