Troubleshooting - Sharp SDW6888JS Operation Manual

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
PROBLEM
Door is not closed properly
Power supply or power line is not connected
Dishwasher won't start
Delay Start option is selected
Child Lock is activated (selected models)
Dishwasher beeps at Indicates the wash cycle is finished
the end of the cycle
Rinse Aid Light is on Rinse aid level is low
Dishwasher is connected to cold water
Loaded dishes have a heavy soil level
Dishwasher operates
too long
Sanitize option is selected
Water pressure is temporarily low
Inlet water is low
Dishes are not clean
Dishes are loaded too close together
enough
Improper use of detergent
Selected cycle is not suitable for food soil
condition
Spray arms are blocked by items
Rinse aid dispenser is empty
Dishes are not dry
enough Improper loading of dishes
Selected cycle does not include drying
Water hardness is too high
Improper loading of dishes
Spots and filming on
dishes
Rinse aid may be too old
Rinse Aid Dispenser is empty
Use of too much detergent
Etching
Inlet water temperature exceeds 150℉
Detergent may be too old
Detergent left in
dispenser cup
Spray arms are blocked by items
Detergent dispenser Improper operation of the detergent cover
will not close
Water remains in the Previous cycle has not finished or has been
dishwasher interrupted
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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TROUBLESHOOTING

SOLUTION
Ensure the door is properly closed
Ensure power supply is correctly connected
Refer to Delay Start section in this manual to reset
Refer to Child Lock section in this manual to deactivate
This is normal
Add rinse aid
Ensure dishwasher is connected to the hot water supply
When heavy soil is detected, the Auto and Normal
cycles will automatically increase the cycle time
When Sanitize option is selected, the cycle time will
increase to meet the sanitize temperature requirement
Use dishwasher when the water pressure is normal
Ensure the dishwasher is connected to the hot water
supply
Avoid using the dishwasher when hot water is being
used elsewhere in the house
Refer to the Loading sections in this manual to reload
Using fresh detergent, add the correct amount
depending on the water hardness and the selected cycle
Choose another cycle for longer washing time
Ensure the spray arms can rotate fully
Fill Rinse Aid Dispenser or increase the amount of
rinse aid
Refer to the Loading sections in this manual to reload
Select a cycle with drying
For extremely hard water, install a water softener
Refer to the Loading sections in this manual to reload
Use fresh rinse aid
Fill Rinse Aid Dispenser
Use less detergent
Lower the inlet water temperature
Use fresh detergent
Ensure the spray arms can rotate fully
Refer to the Dispenser sections in this manual to close
Select the proper cycle as indicated by the manual