Sears Kenmore 15559 Owner's Manual page 13

Co mon Dishwashin I Problems and Solutions
Problem
Dishwasher
will not start
Dishwasher will
not fill with water
Unusual noise
Dishwasher leaks
Detergent cup lid
won't latch after
adding dete,'gent
Dishes not dry
Caused by
Dishwasher not receiving
electricity
Dia! not in correct
position fbr cycle selected
No water supply
Water inlet valve clogged
Improper loading
Dishwasher not level
Too much sudsing
Spilled rinse agent
Cycle Indicato, Dial not
in OFF position
Water is not hot
AIR DRY option
selected
hnproper loading
Rinse agent
dispenser empty
Solution
Check house fuse or circuit breaker.
Make sure Cycle Indicator Dial is turned t3r 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.
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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 Installatio,_ Instructions.
Do not place dishwasher on carpet.
Improper detergent. 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 through a complete NORMAL WASH cycle with
recommended amount of:automatic dishwashing detergent.
To remove suds from tub: Open dishwasher. Let suds
evaporate. Add t gallon of cold water to tub. Close and
latch dishwashez: Pump out water by s!owly turning Cycle
Indicator Dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat
if necessary.
Spilled rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This
can lead to overflowing. Wipe tip 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, the Cycle I,ldicator Dial does not
advance to OFF by itself.
Raise water heater thermostat to 140°E if necessary.
Do not select AIR DRY drying option..allow dishes to
dr), in heated air.
Load dishes so items drain properly. Avoid overloading.
Fill rinse agent dispenser if empty.
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