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THE PROBLEM SOLVER
Check the Problem
Solver Chart if you have a problem.
It may be something
minor you can correct. Simply locate
your problem
on the chart and follow the suggested
remedy.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
DISHWASHER
• A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
Replace fuse or
WON'T RUN
reset circuit breaker.
Remove any other appliances
from the circuit.
• Be sure the door is tightly closed and latched.
UNUSUAL NOISE
• Make sure everything
is securely placed in the dishwasher.
Water may cause
utensils to rattle,
• Something
small may have dropped
from the rack.
• Wash arm may be hitting an item when rotating.
Load the items so nothing
blocks
the wash arms.
• Chopping
noises may be heard during
the cycle due to the built-in
disposer.
This is
normal.
DISHES DON'T DRY
• Check the rinse aid dispenser
to see that it's not empty. (See page 5.)
• Select the Drying Heat option.
• Make sure the inlet water temperature
is correct. (See page 4.)
• Check for improper
loading.
Dishes shouldn't
nest together.
Avoid overloading.
• Unload
the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack may be spilling into
the bottom
rack.
• Plastic items have a porous
surface and tend to hold water. Towel drying may be
required.
• Glasses, cups, etc., with concave bottoms
will hold water.
UNCLEAN
DISHES
• Check the inlet water temperature.
140°F water is recommended.
(To test, see page 4.)
AND FLATWARE
• Select the Water Heat option if available.
• Use the amount
of detergent
recommended
for your water hardness
and be sure it
is placed in the detergent
dispenser
properly.
(See page 4.)
• Select the proper
cycle for soil level of dishload.
(See page 1.)
• Load the rack correctly.
(See pages 5-7.)
DETERGENT
LEFT IN
• The dispenser
cover may not be opening
or may be blocked
by improperly
loaded
DISPENSER CUPS
items. Move any dishes that may be blocking
the detergent
cup. If you used a
powder
detergent,
open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent.
If the cup still
doesn't
open automatically,
call for service.
• Detergent
may be old. If the powder
detergent
is hard or caked in the box, throw it
away. Be sure to store detergent
in a cool, dry place.
• The detergent
may not be working
well. Try another brand.
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