Midea MDW45FSS Instruction Manual page 25

Problem
Dishwasher doesn't
start
Dishes not drying
enough
Spots and filming
on dishes
Detergent left in
dispenser cup
Detergent dispenser
will not shut
Water remains in the
dishwasher
Dishwasher does not
drain properly
Suds in the tub
Possible causes
Dishwasher won't start
Power supply or power
line is not connected
Delay Start option has
been selected
Child Lock activated
(selected models)
Detergent dispenser is
empty
Improper loading of
dishes
The cycle you chose did
not included the drying
Water hardness is too
high
Improper loading of
dishes
Old rinse aid is used
Rinse dispenser empty
Using too much
detergent
The inlet water
temperature exceeds
158℉
Detergent may be
too old
Spray arm is blocked
Improper operation of
the detergent cover
Previous cycle has not
finished or has been
interrupted
Drain is clogged
Drain hose is kinked
Improper detergent is
used
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Solution
Shut the door completely make sure it is
latched
Check and connect the power supply
Refer to Delay Start section in this manual
to reset
Deactivate the child lock, refer to child
lock section in this manual
Fill rinse aid dispenser or increase the
amount of rinse aid.
Load the dishes again as the manual
instructs.
Choose the proper cycle with drying
For extremely hard water install a water
softener
Load the dishes again as the manual
indicates
Use fresh rinse aid
Add rinse aid to the dispenser
Use less detergent if you have soft water
Lower the inlet water temperature
Use fresh detergent
Load the dishes, making sure the spray
arms are not blocked
Add the detergent and rinse aid as
indicated by the manual
Select the proper cycle explained in the
manual
Check the air gap if you have one. Make
sure the disposer is empty if the dishwasher
is connected to the disposer
Make sure the drain hose is properly
connected to the sink
Make sure to use only the automatic
dishwasher detergent