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Dishwashers
may occasionally
exhibit
problems
that are unrelated
to a malfunction
of the
dishwasher
itself. The following
information
may
help you with a dishwasher
problem
without
your
having to call a repair person.
Dishes
do not dry
The rinse agent dispenser
may be empty. Check
the rinse-aid
dispenser
and refill it if necessary.
Dishware
drying can be accelerated
and
enhanced
by opening
the dishwasher
door slightly
and propping
it open with the top rack.
indicator
light(s)
do not come
on
A fuse may have blown or a circuit breaker
tripped.
Check the fuse or circuit breaker
at your
fuse box/breaker
box and replace
the fuse or
reset the breaker
if necessary.
Dishwasher
does not start
The dishwasher
door may not be properly
shut.
Make certain the dishwasher
door is shut and
latched.
Dishwasher
runs a long time
If the dishwasher
completes
the cycle, but the run
time seems
exceptionally
long, it may be due to
cold incoming
water. Before starting
the
dishwasher,
open the hot water faucet
at the sink
nearest the dishwasher.
Run the water until it
runs hot, then turn off the water and start the
dishwasher.
Machine
cycle
does not advance
to rinse
NOTE: The Installation
Manual that came with
your Bosch dishwasher
will help you with the
following
instructions.
The water supply line may
be shut off. Check the water supply valve and
open it if it's shut.
White
spots
left on dishes
More rinse agent is needed.
Go to the Adding
Detergent
and Rinse Agent section
of this manual
for instructions
on increasing
the amount
of rinse
agent
dispensed.
Water
not pumped
from
dishwasher
Make certain the drain hose isn't kinked, clogged,
or improperly
installed.
Make certain a portion
of
the drain hose is at least 20 inches above the
dishwasher's
enclosure
floor (see the Installation
Manual).
Filters may be clogged.
Make certain the
filter system
isn't clogged
(see the Care and
Maintenance
section
of this manual). The kitchen
sink drain may be clogged;
you may need a
plumber
rather than a serviceman
for the
dishwasher.
If an air gap is installed
at sink, it
may be clogged.
Detergent
dispenser
cover
will
not shut
You may not be correctly
shutting
the detergent
dispenser
cover, or a cycle was not finished
and
should be cancelled.
Go to the Adding Detergent
and Rinse Agent section
of this manual for
instructions
on shutting
the detergent
dispenser
cover. Go to the Operating
the Dishwasher
section
of this manual for instructions
on
canceling
a cycle.
Streaks
on glassware
Too much rinse agent is being dispensed.
Go to
the Adding
Detergent
and Rinse Agent section
of
this manual for instructions
on decreasing
the
amount
of rinse agent dispensed.
Rattling
noises
Utensils
may not be properly
arranged.
Suds
in dishwasher
You may have used the wrong type of
dishwashing
detergent.
Use only automatic
dishwasher
detergents.
Unsatisfactory
washing
results
•
Incorrect
amount of detergent.
•
Utensils
incorrectly
arranged
or rack
overloaded.
•
Spray arm rotation blocked
by utensils.
•
Spray arm nozzles
need cleaning.
•
Filters not properly
fitted into position.
•
Unsuitable
cycle selected.
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