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CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Dishwasher not receiving elec-
Check electrical connection, house fuse or circuit breaker.
tricity.
Dial not in correct position for cycle
Make sure dial is turned far enough, cycle button is fully pushed in and
selected,
door is latched.
No water supply.
Make sure water supply valve under sink is fully turned on. Clean float,
PROBLEM
Dishwasher will not start.
Dishwasher
will not fill with
water.
Dishwasher leaks.
Dishes not clean.
Dishwasher odor.
Water inlet valve clogged.
Check water valve supply line - may be clogged with sediment. Clean
out.
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Dishwasher not level.
Level dishwasher as described in Installation Instructions for built-in
dishwashers. Do not place dishwasher on carpet.
Too much sudsing.
Improper detergent or improper amount used. Refer to table on page
9. Use fresh automatic dishwasher detergent only or try a different
brand.
If hand dishwashing detergent is used by mistake, pour one measuring
cup of vegetable oil in bottom of tub and run dishwasher through a
complete Normal Wash cycle with recommended amount of automatic
dishwasher detergent.
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Float sticking.
Clean float.
Water is not hot_
Raise water heater thermostat to 60°C(!40°F), if necessary, Use
Water Heat option, if available. Do not use dishwasher during or right
after other heavy hot water use (bathing, laundry).
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Improper loading.
Make sure dishes are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and
items drain properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items.
Spray arms not turning freely.
Be sure a utensil has not blocked SpraY-arm.
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Household water pressure too tow, If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes (bathing,
laundry) while dishwasher is running.
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Spray arm plugged.
Clean out holes in spray arms, See page 12.
Old detergent,
Use only fresh automatic dishwasher detergent. Store tightly closed in
a cool, dry place. Discard old, lumpy or separated detergent. Do not fill
detergent cups until ready to wash.
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Soiled dishes held too tong in
Use Rinse Hold cycle if dishes will not be washed at end of day,
dishwasher.
Vinyl rack coating.
Plastic odor will be gone after several weeks use.
Soil build-up around float and below Check and clean periodically. See User Maintenance section.
door,
Dishware chipped or broken.
Improper loading.
Do not overload. Load glasses"in upper rack only. Place items in rows
between prongs. See Proper Loading section for tips.
Dishes and interior of dishwasher
brown or yellow.
Bronze tarnish on silverplate.
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Iron or manganese in water,
Silverplate worn off exposing base
metal-takes on bronze hue.
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Install an iron or manganese filter in home water supply.
Remove tarnish with silver polish. Replete silver.
Silverware stained,
Undissolved detergent contacting
wet silverware.
Acidic or salty food soils.
Detergent cup does not open.
Detergen! cup lid positioned wrong
at start of cycle.
Avoid spilling dry detergent on wet silverware. Clean with silver polish.
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Use Rinse Hold cycle. Certain foods left on silverware for exte
periods of time may cause pitting.
Use detergent dispenser instructions,
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