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? |
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not run or stops | Has the cycle been set correctly? See the “Setting the Controls” |
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during a cycle |
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| Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? |
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| If the motor stopped because of an overload, it will automatically |
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| reset itself within a few minutes. If it does not start, call for service. |
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| Is the water supply turned on? |
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Dishwasher | Cycle times depend on the temperature of the water entering the |
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runs too long | dishwasher. Cooler water results in longer cycle times. |
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| Undercounter dishwashers require adequate enclosure for proper |
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| operation. See Installation Instructions for complete information. |
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Dishwasher | Is the overfill protector stuck in “up” position? Overfill protector |
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will not fill | should move up and down freely. Press down to release. See the |
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| “Caring for Your Dishwasher” section. |
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Water remains | Allow cycle to finish. A small amount of water remaining is normal. |
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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? |
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in covered section | Is the detergent fresh and dry without lumps? See the “Using the |
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| Dispensers” section. |
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| 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 |
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as you expected | improves drying. See the “Using the Dispensers” section. |
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| Do not use Air Dry option on the next load. See the “Setting the |
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| Controls” section. |
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Grinding, grating, | Has a hard object entered the POWER CLEANTM filter module? |
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crunching, or | The sound should stop when the object is ground up. |
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buzzing sounds |
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White residue ap- pears on front of access panel
Is too much detergent being used? See the “Using the Dispensers” section.
Some liquid detergents develop excess foam and residue on panel. Try a different brand to reduce foaming and eliminate buildup.
Dishwasher will | Is the bottom rack in backwards? The rack bumpers must face the |
not close | dishwasher door. |
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