Troubleshooting
Before calling for assistance please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call.
Dishwasher problems
PROBLEM | CHECK THE FOLLOWING | |
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Dishwasher does | Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? | |
not run or stops | Has the cycle been set correctly? | |
during a cycle | ||
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown or tripped? | ||
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| If the motor stopped because of an overload, it will automatically | |
| reset itself within a few minutes. If it does not start, call for service. | |
| Is the water supply turned on? | |
| Is the dishwasher wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage? | |
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Dishwasher | Cycle times depend on the temperature of the water entering the | |
runs too long | dishwasher. Cooler water results in longer cycle times. | |
| Undercounter dishwashers require adequate enclosure for proper | |
| operation. See Installation Instructions for complete information. | |
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Dishwasher | Is overfill protector stuck in “up” position? Overfill protector should | |
will not fill | move up and down freely. Press down to release. | |
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Water remains | Allow cycle to finish. A small amount of water remaining is normal. | |
in dishwasher | Check the drain air gap (if installed). If it is clogged, follow the | |
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| manufacturer’s cleaning instructions. | |
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Detergent remains | Has the cycle completed? | |
in covered section | Is the detergent fresh and dry without lumps? | |
of dispenser | ||
Is the bottom rack in backwards? The rack bumpers must face the | ||
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| dishwasher door. | |
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Dishes not as dry | Is the rinse agent dispenser empty? Using a rinse agent greatly | |
as you expected | improves drying. | |
| Do not use Air Dry option on the next load. | |
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Grinding, grating, | Has a hard object entered the POWER CLEAN* module? | |
crunching, or | The sound should stop when the object is ground up. | |
buzzing sounds |
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White residue | Is too much detergent being used? See “Using the Dispensers” on | |
appears on front | page 13 for recommended amounts of detergent. | |
of access panel | Some liquid detergents develop excess foam and residue on panel. | |
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| Try a different brand to reduce foaming and eliminate buildup. | |
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Dishwasher will | Is the bottom rack in backwards? The rack bumpers must face the | |
not close | dishwasher door. | |
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