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BEFORE YOU CALL...
Cheek these points to help save you time and money:
Won't Fill
• Be sure door is latched securely.
• Be sure the water is turned on.
• Cheek that tile dial/pad is properly selected for a cycle.
• Allow time for select models to drain/pause before filling.
• Check your home's eireuit breaker or fuse box.
• Cheek inlet hose for a kink.
• Check water valve inlet for sediment and clean if necessary.
Won't Drain/Water
in Tub Bottom
• If hooked up to a food waste disposer, be sure the knock-out is removed
from the disposer inlet.
• Be sure tile drain hose is elevated at least 32" so water cannot siphon
back into the tub.
• Check for a food obstruction in the drain or disposer.
• Check drain hose for a kink.
• Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse box.
• Check that the cycle is completed.
Detergent
Cup Not Empty
• Check that the cycle is completed.
• Be sure dispenser is not blocked.
• Use fresh detergent stored in a cool, dry place.
Seems Noisy
• A water valve hiss during i_ll is normal.
• Water circulataiou sounds are nornral.
• A ticking noise is a normal timer sound.
• A thumping sound may be a wash arm bumping an item that is extend-
ing beyond the racks.
• Chopping or grinding sounds may be heard during drain as the internal
food disposer chops hard items like fruit seeds, nuts, etc.
• Humming during drain is normal.
• A snap noise is the detergent cup lid hitting the door liner when the
dishwasher door is opened at the end of the cycle. This is normal.
• Proper installation affects the noise level.
Cyele Takes Too Long--
* Temp Sense has been selected and the cycle is extended if the water
(Heating
Delay light stays on)
temperature is low. (See pg, 7)
• Check to see that the incoming water temperature is at least 120-140°E
Has An Odor
• Dishes being held for a full load may need to be run through a Rinse &
Hold cycle while waiting (select models).
• Many dishwashers have a "new" smell when first installed. It disipates
with use.
• A chemical odor is usually the chlorine bleach in dishwashing deter-
gents. You may want to try another brand.
• Dishwasher not draining properly. (See "Won't Drain" section.)
Leaks
• Check
that the dishwasher
is level.
(Refer
to the
Installation
Instructions.)
• Suds can cause the dishwasher to overflow_Measure the detergent earefillly
and use only detergents designed for nse in a dishwasher. Less detergent is
needed in soft water. Try another brand ff Sudsing continues.
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f_dtte_itern
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,.To a,)oid rinse aid N_ng
from thd Otspe_er, be sure the hd is securely
attached.
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