KitchenAid KDFE104HBL User Instructions page 16

PROBLEM
BLINKING LIGHTS
CLOUDY OR SPOTTED
DISHWARE (AND HARD WATER
SOLUTION)
ETCHING (PERMANENT
CLOUDINESS)
LEAKING WATER
TUB IS DISCOLORED
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SOLUTION
Blinking indicators will occur when the cycle is paused or when the cycle has been
interrupted by opening the door. If the Start/Resume light is blinking, press the
Start/RESUME keypad and close the door within 4 seconds.
See "Start or RESUME a Cycle" in the "Dishwasher Use" section.
If the Clean light or any other lights are blinking and the dishwasher will not run, call for
service.
Add or adjust the amount of liquid rinse aid for better drying and to reduce spotting. See the
"Detergent and Rinse Aid" section.
Use the correct amount of detergent.
Confirm that the cloudiness is removable by soaking the item in white vinegar for 5 minutes.
If the cloudiness disappears, it is due to hard water. Adjust the amount of detergent and
rinse aid. See "Hard Water (White Residue on Dishwasher Interior or Glassware)" in the
"Troubleshooting" section. If it does not come clear, it is due to etching (see below). Be sure
the incoming water temperature is set at 120°F (49°C).
Try using the Hi Temp Wash and Sani Rinse options.
To remove spotting, run a vinegar rinse through the dishwasher.
Wash and rinse the affected dishware and load into dishwasher. Remove all silverware
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and metal items. Put 2 cups (500 mL) of white vinegar in a glass measuring cup in the
lower rack. Run a Normal cycle with the Heat Dry option turned off. No detergent is
needed.
This is an erosion of the surface of the glassware and can be caused by a combination of
water that is too hot, using too much detergent with soft water, or pre-washing. Detergent
needs food soil to act upon. If etching has occurred, the glassware is permanently damaged.
To avoid further etching, adjust the detergent amount to match the water hardness, stop
pre-washing, and use water heating options only when incoming water temperature is below
120°F (49°C).
Be sure dishwasher has been installed properly and is level. Suds can cause the dishwasher
to overflow. Measure the detergent accurately and use only detergents designed for use in a
dishwasher. Less detergent is needed in soft water. Try another brand of detergent if sudsing
continues.
To avoid rinse aid leaking from the dispenser, be sure the lid is securely attached and avoid
overfilling.
High iron content in the water can discolor the tub.
Tomato-based foods can discolor the tub or dishware. Large amounts of tomato-based
foods should be removed from the dishes before loading.
A citrus-based cleaner can be used to clean.