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Common Dishwashing Problems and Solutions
Problem
Dishwasher
wil! not start
Dishwasher
will
not fill with water
Unusual
noise
Dishwasher
leaks
Detergent
cup lid
won't latch after
adding
detergent
Dishes
not dry
Caused
by
Dishwasher
not receiving
electricity,
Dial not in correct
position
for cycle selected.
No water supply
Water inlet valve clogged
Improper
!oading
Dishwasher
not level
Too much
sudsing
Spilled
rinse
agent
Cycle Indicator
dial not
in OFF position
Water is not hot
Power Miser
option
selected
Improper
loading
Rinse agent
dispenser
empty
Solution
Check
house
fuse or circuit breaker
Make sure dial is turned
far enough
and cycle button
is
fully pushed
in,
Make sure water supply
valve under
sink is turned
on
Water valve supply
line may be clogged
with sediment,
Clean out.
Utensils
may not be secure
on rack pins,
or something
small may have dropped
from the rack, Water is
causing
utensils
to rattle
Make
sure everything
is
securely
placed
in dishwasher'.
Level dishwasher
as described
in Installation
Instructions,
Do not place dishwasher
on carpet,
Improper
detergenL
Use automatic
dishwasher
detergent
only or try a different
brand
or less detergent.
If hand
dishwashing
detergent
is used
by mistake,
pour
one measuring
cup of vegetable
oil in bottom
of tub and
run dishwasher
thiough
a complete
Normal
Wash cycle
with recommended
amount
of automatic
dishwashing
detergent
To remove
suds
from
tub: Open
dishwasher_
Let suds
evaporate,
Add 1 gallon
of cold water to tub
Close
and
latch dishwasher,
Pump
out water by slowly
tinning
control
dial until a drain
period
is reached,
Repeat
if
necessary
Spilled
rinse
agent
can cause foam during
washing_
This can lead to overflowing.
Wipe up accidental
spill
of rinse
agent with a damp
cloth
Cycle Indicator
dial must
be in OFF position
for cup lid
to close and latch properly,
If you unlatch
the door and
open
it to dry your dishes,
tile Cycle Indicator
dial does
not advance
to OFF by itself,
Raise water heater
thermostat
to 140°E if necessary
Do not select Powe_ Miser drying
option,
Allow dishes
to dry in heated
air:
Load dishes
so items drain
properly,
Avoid overloading,
Fill rinse agent
dispenser
if empty_
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