Troubleshooting
Poor wash results may not always be caused by the dishwasher. Please review the following Troubleshooting Charts for possible remedies. You may find the proper solution without having to call a service provider.
If the cycle buttons are flashing, please refer to the Fault Codes Chart in the following pages of this manual for possible remedies.
Product Care
Troubleshooting
Poor Dishwashing Results
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR REMEDY |
The dishwasher | Door is ajar: |
does not start | Make sure the door is closed securely. |
| “DELAY START” Option is On: |
| Make sure the “DELAY START” option is not |
| turned on. |
| Water Supply is Disconnected: |
| Check that the water supply is connected |
| properly and the water is turned on. |
| Power Cord is Disconnected: |
| Make sure the power cord is properly |
| plugged into the wall socket. |
| Fuse is Blown: |
| Check your fuse box for a blown fuse or |
| tripped circuit breaker. |
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Spotting and filming | Hard water: |
| Use the maximum recommended amount |
| (3 tablespoons) of dishwasher detergent.To |
| remove hard water spots, try a vinegar rinse: |
| • Wash and rinse load as usual. |
| • Remove all metal items from dishwasher. |
| • Do not add detergent. |
| • Pour two cups of vinegar into a bowl and |
| set it on the bottom rack of the dishwasher. |
| • Run the dishes through an entire wash |
| program. |
| If the vinegar rinse doesn’t work, repeat the |
| above process substituting 1/4 cup citric acid |
| crystals (available at most drug stores) for the |
| vinegar. |
| Wiping with a damp cloth should remove |
| spots from metal items. For sterling silver |
| and silver plated flatware, rub with a towel, |
| or use a good cream silver polish. |
| Filter system: |
| Check filter system to be sure it is clean and |
| properly installed. |
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