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Check these points if your dishwasher...
Stains or discolors dishes
• Aluminum utensils can leave markswhenthey
Leaves food soil on dishes
rub againstother things.Load properly,
• Check the water temperature. (See p. 4.)
• Iron deposits in the water can leave a yellow or
• Checkwater hardness.Forextreme hardwater
brown film on dishes. You may desire to have
conditions it may be necessary to install a
a specialfilter installed in thewater supply line,
mechanical water softener,
or periodically use RoVer Rust Remover. (See
• Use fresh high phosphatedetergent that is not
Water Conditions, pp. 11-12.)
caked. Store detergent in cool, dry place.
• Certain high-acid foods cause stainless steel
• Be sure dishes are loaded properly with noth-
flatware to rust and pit with prolonged contact.
ing blocking the path of the wash arms, center
(See p. 4.)
spray nozzle or detergent dispenser.
• Check for nesting of dishes that prevents
Cycle takes too long
water from reaching all surfaces.
• Check to see that the incoming water tern-
• Check to make sure glasses are not loaded
perature is at least 120°F. (See p. 4.)
over prongs.
• Heavilysoiled dishes may require more deter-
Seems noisy
gent. Be sure it is put in the dispenser as
• Water circulation noise is normal.
directed. (See p. 6.)
• Humming during drain is normal.
• Burned-on food may need soaking.
• Dishes may not be loaded properly. Dishes
should not be touching one another.
Leaves glassware cloudy or spotted
• Wash arm may be hitting an item when rotat-
• Checkthewatertemperature.Avoidextremely
ing. Load items so nothing blocks the wash
high or low temperatures. (See p. 3.)
arm.
• Use a rinse aid such as Jet-Dry.
• Chopping or grinding noise may be heard
• Do not pre-rinse dishes before loading them
during the cycle when the internal food dis-
into the dishwasher.
• Refer to Water Conditions for more informa-
poser is chopping food.
tion. (See pp. 11-12.)
• Detergent cup lid hits door liner when dish-
washer door is opened at end of cycle and is
Does not dry properly
normal.
• Be sure the Heat Dry option is selected.
• Installation (location, flooring, cabinetry, etc.)
• Use a rinse aid.
can affect noise level.
• Check the water temperature. (See p. 4.)
• Water valve hiss during fill is normal.
• Increase detergent use according to water
hardness. (See p. 6.)
Does not run properly/Won't fill
• Check for improper loading and do not over-
• Be sure door is tightly closed and latched.
load. Dishes should not nest together.
• Check to see that water is turned on.
• Plastic items have a porous surface and tend
• The cycle is not properly selected. Be sure the
to hold water. Towel drying may be required,
cycle pad has been touched and Display is lit.
• Glasses, cups, etc., with concave bottoms will
• Motor runs 1-2 minutes before fill begins.
hold water.
• Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse box.
• Inlet hose may be kinked.
• Water inlet valve may be clogged with sedi-
ment and in need of cleaning.
• If LOCKED appears in the Display, touch the
Lock Pad 3 times within 3 seconds to unlock.
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