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PROBLEM
POSSIBLECAUSEAND REMEDY
DISHWASHER
A
fuse in your home maybe blown,or the circuit breaker tripped. Replacefuse or
WON'TRUN
reset circuitbreaker. Removeany other appliancesfrom the circuit.
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UNUSUAL NOISE
Utensilsmay not be secure on rack pins, or somethingsmall may havedropped from
the rack.Wateris causingutensils to rattle.Makesureeverything is securelyplaced
in dishwasher.
DISHES DON'T DRY
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
DETERGENT LEFT
IN DISPENSER CUPS
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DETERGENT CUP
LID WON'TLATCH
AFTER ADDING
DETERGENT
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YELLOW OR BROWN
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Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (Seepage 6.)
Unload the bottom rack first. Waterfrom dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the
bottomrack,
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn'tnest together. Avoidoverloading,
Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it'snot empty.
Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least 120°F.(Totest, see page 6.)
Waterpressure may be temporarily low.Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Pluggedair gap. (See page 14.)
Improper rack loading. (See pages 8 and $?.)
Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Removemarks
with a mild abrasive cleanser.
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking
detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded
items. If you used a pov)derdetergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup still doesn't open automatically, call for service.
Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it
away.The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
Cycle Indicator Dial must be in OFF position for cup lid to close and latch properly.
If you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator Dial does
not advance to OFF by itself.
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2cup
bleach and 3 cups warm water.
An overallyellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits in
water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to coiarectthis problem.
Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.
Yellowfilm on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.
Silver polish will usually remove this stain.
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