Troubleshooting Tips - Haier QDP555 Series Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Problem
Start status indicator
light flashing
Dishwasher BEEPS
once every minute
Beeping at the end of
the cycle
Dishes and flatware
not clean
Spots and filming on
glasses and flatware
Cloudiness on
glassware
Suds in the tub
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Possible Cause
The door was opened or the
cycle was interrupted.
This is a reminder that your
dishwasher door has been left
open during operation. It will
continue beeping until you
press Start and close the door.
This is normal. Dishwasher
will beep at end of cycle.
Filter assembly is clogged
Low inlet water temperature
Water pressure is temporarily
low
Air gap or disposer clogged
High drain loop or air gap not
installed
Improper rack loading
Poor performing detergent
Extremely hard water
Low inlet water temperature
Overloading or improper
loading of the dishwasher
Old or damp powder
detergent
Rinse agent dispenser empty
Too little or low performing
detergent
Combination of soft water
and too much detergent
Low performing phosphate-
free detergent
Water temperature entering
the dishwasher exceeds 150°F
(66°C)
Wrong detergent
Rinse agent was spilled
What To Do
Press the Start pad once and close the door within 4 seconds
to start the dishwasher. Press the Start pad a second time
when the dishwasher is running only if you wish to cancel the
cycle.
Press Start and close the door.
To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it was
previously turned off), press the Dry pad 5 times within 3
seconds. A triple beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle
beep option has been turned on or off.
See the CARE AND CLEANING section.
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see the USING
THE DISHWASHER section). Turn on the hot water faucet
nearest the dishwasher, let run until the water temperature stops
rising. Then start the dishwasher and turn off the faucet. This
ensures the entering water is hot. Select Temp.
Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so,
wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher. Normal
water pressure to the dishwasher should be 20-120 psi.
Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.
Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper drain line
installation.
Make sure large dishware or utensils do not block the detergent
dispenser or the wash arms. See the LOADING section.
Use a highly rated detergent such as Finish
Automatic Dishwashing Detergent.
Use rinse agents such as Finish
spots and prevent new film build-up.
If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required.
Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120°F (49°C).
Load dishwasher as shown in the LOADING section.
Make sure detergent is fresh.
as Finish Quantum Automatic Dishwashing
® ®
Refill with rinse agent such as
Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated
detergent.
This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from
happening, use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash
glassware in the shortest cycle that will get it clean.
See A white film on glassware, dishware and the interior in
this TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS section.
This could be etching. Lower the water heater temperature.
Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.
Quantum Automatic Dishwashing Detergent
®
for use in all Haier Appliances dishwashers.
Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
Quantum
® ®
Jet-Dry Rinse Aid to prevent
® ®
Use a highly rated detergent such
Detergent.
Finish Jet-Dry Rinse Aid.
® ®
has been approved
Finish
®
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