Maytag DWU8460AAX Repair Manual page 16

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Detergent cup did not empty completely
(continued) • Check to see that the cycle has been
Seems noisy completed.
• Water circulation noise is normal. * Be sure dispenser is not blocked from wash
• Humming during drain is normal, action.
• Dishes may not be loaded properly. Dishes • Be sure dispenser is not wet when detergent
should not be touching one another, is added.
• Wash arm may be hitting an item when • Make sure large items placed in the front
rotating. Load items so nothing blocks the right corner of upper rack are not blocking
wash arm. the detergent cup.
• Chopping or grinding noise may be heard • Use fresh detergent. Store in dry, cool place.
during drain when the internal food disposer Leaks
is chopping hard items such as fruit seeds, • Check to see that the dishwasher is level as
nuts, etc. described in the Installation Instructions.
• Detergent cup lid hits door liner when * Suds can cause the unit to overflow so
dishwasher door is opened at end of cycle measure detergent carefully. Try another
and is normal, brand of detergent. Use only detergents
• Installation (location, flooring, cabinetry, designed for automatic dishwashers.
etc.) can affect noise level.
• Make sure you follow directions on how to
• Water valve hiss during fill is normal, add a forgotten item.
Does not run properly/Won't flU Has an odor
• Be sure door is tightly closed and latched. • Soiled dishes held too long in the
• Check to see that water is turned on. dishwasher can create an odor, therefore we
• The cycle is not properly- selected. Be sure recommend using the Rinse & Hold cycle if
the dial is turned far enough or the cycle pad available.
is completely depressed. • Dishwashers will have a "new" smell when
• Cycle will start with drain, first installed.
• Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse • Dishwasher not draining properly. (See
box. "Does not drain properly")
• Inlet hose may be kinked. Chips dishware
• Water inlet valve may be clogged with • Be sure dishes are loaded according to the
sediment and in need of cleaning, instructions so they do not strike together
Does not drain properly from the wash action.
• Check to see that the cycle has been • We do not recommend washing fine antique
completed, china and crystal in the dishwasher.
• The dishwasher may be at a pause between • Do not load glasses over rack tines, or allow
cycles which is normal, to touch each other.
• Drain hose maybe kinked. • Do not overload.
• Elevate the drain hose 32" when installing. For further assistance contact your Maytag
• Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse dealer or call Maytag Customer Service:
box. Reset if necessary. U.S. 1-800-688-9900
• Food is backing up in the pipes at the sink. CANADA 1 800 688 2002
If hooked up to a food waste disposer, he
sure the knock-out is removed from the
disposer and it is run regularly.
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