Before You Call For Service - Maytag IntelliSense Plus User Manual

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Check these points ff your dishwasher,.. Leaks
Cycle takes too long • Cheek to see that the dishwasher is level as
• Check to see that the incoming water described in the Installation Instructions.
temperature is at least 120°E Refer to • Suds can cause the unit to overflow so
page 3. measure detergent carefully. Try another
brand of detergent. Use only detergents
Does not run properly/Won't J_ll designed for automatic dishwashers.
• Be sure door is tightly closed and latched. ° Make sure you follow directions on how to
• The cycle is not properly selected. Be sure add a forgotten item. Refer to page 11.
the cycle pad is completely" depressed and Displays WASH ARM
display is lit. • The lower wash arm is turning too slow due
• Cycle may start with a drain, to excessive sudsing. Try another brand of
• Check your home's circuit breaker or detergent and use recommended amounts.
fuse box.
• If Locked appears in the display, press the Displays BLOCKED DRAIN and beeps
Lock Pad 3 times within 3 seconds to unlock. • Make sure the food waste disposer is empty
• Cheek to see that water is turned on. to allow proper draining.
• If the disposer is empty, the drain hose may
• Inlet hose may be kinked, be blocked and service is needed.
• Water inlet valve may" be elogged with
sediment and is in need of cleaning. Displays BLOCKED WASH ARM and
beeps
Does not drain properly • Check lower dish rack for items extending
• Check to see that the cycle has been below tim rack (such as flatware, small lids,
completed. The dishwasher may be at a etc.) which would prevent the lower wash
pause between cycles which is normal, arm from turning properly.
• Food is backing up in the pipes at the sink. • Check for items placed over the center
If hooked up to a food waste disposer, be jump-up wash tower. Refer to pages 3-5 for
sure the knock-out is removed from the lower rack loading instructions.
disposer mad it is run regularly. ° Check that drain hose
loop
is 32" high. Refer
• Drain hose may be kinked, to installation instructions.
• Elevate the drain hose 32" when installing. 111_111 (Dry fan) turns on after cycle
• Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse is complete
box. Reset if necessary; • Drying time will be added if the water
Detergent cup did not empty completely temperature is low. Refer to page 3.
• 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. • V_ash arm may be hitting an item when
• Make sure large itmns placed in the front rotating. Load items so nothing blocks the
right corner of upper rack are not blocking wash arm.
the detergent cup.
• Use fresh detergent. Store in dry, cool place.
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