Advertisement
COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
PROBLEM
Dishwasher will not start
Dishes not clean
Chipping or breaking
glassware
Water remains in bottom
Dishwasher won't stop
POSSIBLE CAUSE
* Dishwasher not receiving
Electrical power.
* Door is unlatched.
* Dishwasher not level.
* Improper loading
* Spray arm not rotating freely
* Not enough detergent and/or
improper detergent being used.
* Improperly prepared dishes.
* Water inlet hose kinked/bent
due to improper installation.
* Improper loading of dishes.
* A small amount of water
(in sump area) is normal.
* Excessive amount of water;
cycle not completed.
* the filter is clogged.
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
* Check electrical connection
Fuse/circuit breaker.
* Close and latch door.
* Level unit.
* Arrange dishes so spray action
reaches all surfaces.
* Do not overload dishwasher.
* Check spray arm to make sure
nothing (i.e. cutlery) is
obstructing spray arm rotation.
* Check if filter screen has become
dislodged and obstructing spray
arm rotation.
* Use more dishwasher detergent
* Do not use detergent that is hard
or cracked.
* Use only a recommended
dishwasher detergent.
* Excess food soil and liquids
should be removed from dishes
before loading.
* Eliminate kink or bend from
Inlet hose.
* Do not overload dish rack. Load
glasses on the upper rack only,
not over dish rack pins. Glasses
loaded over dish rack pins are
not properly supported and
subject to damage.
* This is necessary to keep the
pump primed and is drained
automatically at the beginning
of each cycle.
* Allow dishwasher to complete
full cycle.
* drain the water out and clear the filter
8
Advertisement
