Changing Color Panels; Changing Door Panel; Changing Access Panel; Before Calling For Service - Amana CDU300DB Service Manual

Use & Care Instructions

Changing Color Panels

WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, unplug power cord or
open household circuit breaker to dishwasher
before changing panels.

Changing Door Panel

1. Remove door trim from one side of door by
removing screws.
2. Slide out door panel. Turn door panel around and
replace.
3. Replace trim by reversing step 1.

Changing Access Panel

1. Remove access panel by removing screws then
lifting panel up and over tabs.
2. Remove trim by removing screws.
3. Slide out access panel. Turn access panel around
and replace.
4. Replace trim by reversing step 2.
5. Replace access panel by reversing step 1.
Screws
RS3300002 Rev. 0

Before Calling for Service

Dishwasher will not operate
•
Check fuse or circuit breaker.
Automatic dishwasher detergent is left in dispenser
•
Confirm dishwasher is loaded properly.
•
Open dispenser and remove any hardened
automatic dishwasher detergent.
•
Confirm automatic dishwasher detergent is not old
or wet.
Dishwasher makes unfamiliar sounds
•
Confirm items are secure in dishwasher. Water
may be causing items to rattle.
•
If dishwasher has not been used regularly, set
dishwasher to fill and pump out once every week.
This will keep seals moist.
Small amount of water is standing in tub
•
This is normal and keeps water seal lubricated.
Water will not pump out of tub
•
Check air gap.
•
Confirm sink is draining well.
•
Run disposer if dishwasher is connected to
disposal.
Suds are in tub
• Confirm detergent is for automatic dishwashers.
Remove suds by opening door and letting suds
evaporate. Add a gallon of cold water. Close and
latch door. Pump out water by turning control dial
until a drain period is reached.
• Confirm rinse aid dispenser is filled properly and
any spills are wiped up.
Dishwasher leaks
• Confirm automatic dishwasher detergent is for
automatic dishwashers.
• Confirm rinse aid dispenser is filled properly and
any spills are wiped up.
Cloudiness appears on dishware
•
See spotting or filming section.
•
Cloudiness may be etching. Etching cannot be
removed.
Dishware is chipped
•
Confirm dishwasher is loaded properly.
Dishware is not dry
•
Confirm water temperature is above 120°F.
•
Confirm dishwasher is loaded properly.
•
Unload bottom rack first. Water from dishes in top
rack may be spilling.
•
Check level of rinse aid in dispenser.
12 August 1997