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Before you call for service
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages.
You may not need to call for service.
Problem
Noise
Detergent left in
dispenser cups
Water will not pump
out of the tub
Suds in the tub
Stained dishwasher parts
Dishes and flatware
not clean
Possible Causes
Some of the sounds you'll
hear are normal
Utensils are not secure in the
rack or something small has
dropped into the rack
Motor hums
Dishes block the
Detergent cover
Drain is clogged
Correct detergent was not used
Rinse agent was spilled
Detergent with
Colorant was used
Some tomato-based
foods can stain
Low inlet water temperature
Water pressure is temporarily low
Air gap is clogged
Improper rack loading
What To Do
Detergent cup opening.
The motor starting during the drying period.
Water draining out of the tub immediately after you
start the dishwasher.
Make sure everything is secured in dishwasher.
Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis.
If you do not use your dishwasher for long time,
please select and run the shortest wash program
.
once every week. This will help keep the seal
moist to avoid Motor hums.
Reposition the dishes.
Check drain hose.
Check coarse the filter
(see section titled
" Cleaning The Filter "
Check if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not,
please ask plumber to deal with.
Use only the special dishwasher detergent to avoid
suds. If this occurs, open the dishwasher and let suds
evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close
and latch the dishwasher, then Start the wash
cycle to drain out the water . Repeat if necessary.
Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that
will discolor the tub interior with extended use. Check the
detergent cup for signs of any discoloration. If cup is
discolored, change to detergent without any colorant.
Cascade, Cascade Completeand Electrasol Dishwashing
Detergents have been approved for use in our dishwashers.
Use of theRINSE ONLY cycle after adding the dish to the
load can decrease the level of staining.
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 4).
Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual?
If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Clean the air gap.
Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent
dispenser or the wash arms.
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