Troubleshooting - Magic Chef mCSCd6W5 User Manual

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Problem
Dishwasher does
not start
Technical
Problems
Water not
pumped from
dishwasher
Suds in the tub
Stained tub
interior
White film on
General
inside surface
Problems
Rust stains on
cutlery
Knocking noise
inside the wash
cabinet
Rattling noise in
Noise
the wash cabinet
Knocking
noise in
the water pipes
Unsatisfactory The dishes are
Washing not clean
Possible Causes
Fuse blown or circuit Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker� Remove any other ap-
breaker tripped� pliances sharing the same circuit with the dishwasher�
Make sure the dishwasher is turned on and the door is
Power supply not
closed securely� Make sure the power cord is properly
turned on�
plugged into the wall socket�
Door of dishwasher
Close door completely and make sure it is latched�
not properly closed�
Kink in drain hose� Check drain hose�
Filter is clogged� Check filter system�
Check sink to make sure it is draining well� If sink is clogged,
Kitchen sink clogged�
you may need a plumber�
Use only dishwasher detergent to avoid suds� If this occurs,
open the dishwasher and let suds evaporate� Add
Improper detergent� 1 gallon of cold water to the tub� Close and latch the door
then Start the "Rinse" wash cycle to drain out the water�
Repeat if necessary�
Spilled Rinse Aid� ALWAYS wipe up rinse-aid spills immediately�
Detergent with color-
DO NOT use detergents with colorants or dyes�
ant was used�
To clean the interior, use a damp sponge with dishwasher de-
Hard water minerals� tergent and wear rubber gloves� Never use any other cleaner
than dishwasher detergent for the risk of foaming or suds�
Cutlery is not corro-
Only put corrosion resistant items in the dishwasher�
sion resistant�
A program was not
run after dishwasher
detergent was added�
Run the Quick Wash program without any dishes or utensils
Traces of detergent
in the dishwasher after adding dishwasher detergent�
have gotten into the
wash cycle�
If you are able to, interrupt the program and rearrange the
The spray arm is
items which are obstructing the spray arm�
hitting an item in the
If you are unable to interrupt the program, fix the spray arm
basket�
position after cycle is complete�
If you are able to, interrupt the program and rearrange items
Item inside is loose�
in the dishwasher�
This may be caused by
on-site installation or This has no influence on dishwasher function�
the cross-section of If in doubt, contact a suitably plumber�
the piping�
Dishes not loaded Make sure dishes are loaded correctly per the "Loading the
correctly� Dishwasher" section�
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What to Do