Sears Kenmore Elite 630.1399 Series Use & Care Manual page 20

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Problem
Cause
Action
Odor
1.
Dishwasher
not
filling
with water
Water
Leaks
Tub stains
Spots and-
Streaks on
glassware
or
residue
on the
dishes
Fascia panel
discolored
or
marked
Noise during
wash cycle
Detergent
dispenser
cover
will not shut
Unable
to select
desired
cycle
Food debris
is present
at the bottom
of the dish-
washer.
2.
Food particles
are present
near the door
seal.
3.
Dishes left too long in unit before
running
a cy-
cle.
4.
Residual
water
is present
at the bottom
of the
dishwasher.
5.
Drain hose is obstructed.
1.
Restriction
in the water
supply
system.
2.
Previous
wash cycle was not completed.
3.
Delay-start
is active.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Suds
Door seal could be pulled
away
from track.
Condensation
vent is blocked.
Improper
installation.
1.
Stains
on the
dishwasher
interior
are
due
to
hardness
of water.
Check
your
water
hardness
settings.
Refer
to the Water
Softening
System
and Salt section of this manual.
2.
Silverware
in contact
with tub.
Incorrect
rinse agent
setting.
Abrasive
cleaner
used.
The dishes may not be arranged
properly.
1.
Improper
operation
of detergent
cover.
2.
Previous
cycle
has not been
finished,
cycle was interrupted.
Previous
cycle has not finished.
reset,
or
2O
1.
Remove
the filters
and clean according
to the "Check/
Clean
the Filter System"
section of this manual.
2.
Refer to "Clean
the Door Gasket
and Door Seal"
in the
Care
and Maintenance
section of this manual
.
3.
Run a Quick Rinse cycle if you do not intend to immediately
wash the dishes.
4.
Ensure the
unit has
completely
drained
from
the
last
cycle.
Refer
to the "Canceling
or changing
the cycle"
section of this manual.
5.
Remove
any obstructions
from the drain
hose by calling
qualified
personnel.
Note: If odor still persists, run the Normal
cycle until it flushes,
then open
the door to interrupt
the cycle, and place
an 8 oz.
cup of distilled
white vinegar
solution
on the top rack. Close
the door and allow
the cycle to finish.
1.
Ensure that the water supply valve (typically
located
under
kitchen sink) is open
and check that the water
supply
line
has no kinks and clogs.
2.
Refer
to "Canceling
a cycle"
and
"Changing
a cycle"
information
in the Operating
the Dishwasher
section of this
Use & Care Guide.
3.
Cancel the delay-start
or wait until delay-start
time com-
pletes
(times out). Refer
to the "Delay
Start"
section
of
this manual.
1.
Wrong
type
of detergent
results in suds and leaks. Use
only dishwasher
detergents.
If suds still persist,
then add
one tablespoon
of vegetable
oil at the bottom
of the
dishwasher
and
run the
desired
cycle.
Also
wipe
up
excess rinse agent
to prevent
sudsing.
2.
Ensure that door seal is in the track.
3.
Ensure that condensation
vent
is not blocked.
Refer
to
"Loading
Extra
Tall Items"
in the
Rack Features
and
Accessories
section of this Use & Care Guide.
4.
Have
proper
installation
verified
by qualified
personnel
(water
supply,
drain
system, leveling,
plumbing).
1.
Concentrated
Lemon
juice
can reduce
the build
up of
hard
water
stains. Run a normal
cycle until it flushes and
interrupt
the cycle
and then
place
an 8 oz. cup of the
concentrated
lemon solution on the top rack and finish the
cycle. This can be done
periodically
to avoid
build up.
2.
Ensure that the silverware
does not make contact
with the
tub while
running
a cycle.
Depending
on the hardness
of water,
adjust
the rinse agent
dispenser.
Refer
to "Adding
Detergent
and
Rinse Agent"
section in this manual
for adjustment.
Use mild detergents
with soft damp
cloth.
Water
circulation
sound is normal,
but if you suspect items are
banging
into each other
or into the spray
arms, refer
to the
"Preparing
and Loading"
section
of this manual
for optimal
arrangement.
1.
Refer to "Adding
Detergent
and Rinse Aid" section of
this manual for instructions on opening
and closing the
dispenser,
2.
Refer to "Canceling a cycle" and "Changing a cycle"
information in the Operating
the Dishwasher section of
this Use & Care Guide.
Refer
to "Canceling
a cycle"
and
"Changing
a cycle"
information
in the
Operating
the
Dishwasher
section
of this
Use
& Care
Guide.

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