Troubleshooting - Whirlpool 400 Series Use And Care Manual

Troubleshooting
Before calling for assistance please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could
save you the cost of a service call.
Dishwasher problems
PROBLEM
CHECK THE FOLLOWING
Dishwasher does
not run or stops
during a cycle
Is the door tightly closed and securely latched?
Has the cycle been set correctly? See pages 5 and 12-l 3.
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown or tripped?
If the motor stopped because of an overload, it will automatically
reset itself within a few minutes. If it does not start, call for service.
Is the water supply turned on?
Is the dishwasher wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage?
Is overfill protector stuck in "up" position? Overfill protector should
move up and down freely. Press down to release. See page 19.
Dishwasher
will not fill
Water remains
Allow cycle to finish. A small amount of water remaining is normal.
in dishwasher
Check the drain air gap (if installed). If it is clogged, follow the
manufacturer's cleaning instructions.
Detergent remains
Has the cycle completed?
in covered section
of dispenser
Is the detergent fresh and dry without lumps? See page 10.
Is the bottom rack in backwards? The rack bumpers must face the
dishwasher door.
Dishes not as dry
as you expected
Is the rinse agent dispenser empty? Using a rinse agent greatly
improves drying. See page 11.
Do not use AIR DRY option on the next load. See page 13.
White residue
appears on front
of access panel
Is too much detergent being used? See page 10 for recommended
amounts of detergent.
Some liquid detergents develop excess foam and residue on panel.
Try a different brand to reduce foaming and eliminate buildup.
Dishwasher will
Is the bottom rack in backwards? The rack bumpers must face the
not close
dishwasher door.
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