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Troubleshooting
Before Calling for Service
Review the charts on the following pages may save you from calling for service.
Problem
Dishwasher doesn't
start
Technical
Problems
Water not pumped
from dishwasher
Suds in the tub
General
Stained tub interior
problems
White film on inside
surface
There are rust stains
on cutlery
Knocking noise
in the wash cabinet
Rattling noise
in the wash cabinet
Noise
Knocking noise
in the water pipes
Possible Causes
Fuse blown, or the
circuit breaker
triggered
Power supply is not
turned on.
Door of dishwasher
not properly closed.
Kink in drain hose
Filter clogged.
Kitchen sink clogged.
Improper detergent
Spilled rinse-aid
Detergent with colourant
was used.
Hard water minerals
The affected items are
not corrosion resistant.
The spray arm is
knocking against an
item in a basket.
Item of crockery are
loose in the wash
cabinet.
This may be caused by
on-site installation or the
cross-section of the
piping.
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What To Do
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Remove any other appliances sharing the
same circuit with the dishwasher
Make sure the dishwasher is turned on and
the door is closed securely.
Make sure the power cord is properly
plugged into the wall socket.
Make sure to close the door property and
latch it.
Check drain hose.
Check the coarse filter.
(see section titled " Cleaning The Filter")
Check kitchen sink to make sure it is draining
well.
If the problem is the kitchen sink not draining,
you may need a plumber rather than a
serviceman for dishwasher.
Use only the special dishwasher detergent to
avoid suds. If this occurred, open the dishwasher
and let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water
to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher, then
Start any wash cycle
to drain out the water. Repeat if necessary.
Always wipe up rinse-aid spills immediately.
Make sure that the detergent is the one without
colourant.
To clean the interior, use a damp sponge with
dishwasher detergent and wear rubber gloves.
Never use any other cleaner than dishwasher
detergent for the risk of foaming or suds.
The items should be corrosion resistant.
Interrupt the program, and rearrange the items
which are obstructing the spray arm.
Interrupt the program, and rearrange the items of
crockery.
This has no influence on dishwasher function.
if in doubt, contact a suitably qualified plumber.
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