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Troubleshooting
ISSUE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Dishwasher does not
Fuse is blown or circuit
start
breaker is tripped
Power supply is not
turned on
Dishwasher door is not
properly closed
Drain water not pumped
Kink in drain hose
from dishwasher
Filter clogged
Suds inside of
Improper detergent used
dishwasher at end of
wash cycle
Spilled rinse aid
Stained tub interior
Detergent used contains
colorant
White lime or scaling
Hard water minerals
on dishwasher interior
surface
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SOLUTION
Replace fuse or reset cir-
cuit breaker. Remove any
other appliances sharing
the same circuit.
Make sure dishwasher
is turned on and door is
closed securely. Check
power cord.
Close the door and make
sure it latches.
Check drain hose.
Check and clean filters.
Use only specified deter-
gent for dishwasher use.
If improper detergent
was used, open the dish-
washer and allow suds to
evaporate. Add 1 gallon
of cold water to the tub,
close door and start the
SOAK cycle to drain
water. Repeat if
necessary.
Always clean up rinse aid
spills.
Do not use detergents
with colorants.
See page 14, step 9.
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Troubleshooting (cont.)
ISSUE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Rust stains appear on
Items are not non-
cutlery
corrosive
Knocking noise inside
Spray arm is knocking
the dishwasher
against an item in the
rack or flatware basket
Rattling noise inside the
Items are not securely
dishwasher
placed in dish rack
Knocking noise in water
This issue is not related
pipes
to the dishwasher
Dishes are not clean
Dishes were not properly
loaded
Selected wash cycle was
not powerful enough
Not enough detergent
Items are blocking the
path of the spray arm
Filters are dirty/clogged
or installed incorrectly
Glassware is cloudy
Combination of too
much detergent with
soft water
The filters may be dirty
or clogged
Black or gray marks on
Utensils may have
dishes
rubbed against dishes
Detergent left in
Dishes blocked the
dispenser
dispenser
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SOLUTION
Do not place items in
dishwasher unless
marked dishwasher safe.
Pause the wash cycle
and rearrange items
which are obstructing
the spray arm.
Pause the wash cycle
to rearrange and secure
items.
Contact a plumber.
See page 9.
Select a longer cycle.
Use more or change
brand of detergent.
Rearrange items so the
arm spins freely.
Clean the filters and/or
check installation.
Use less detergent and/
or select a shorter wash
cycle.
Clean filters and/or
check installation.
Load more carefully.
Load dishes properly.
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