Troubleshooting - Kenmore 363.14031001 Use & Care Manual

PROBLEM
Dishwasher
will not start
Dishwasher will
not fill with water
Unusual noise
Dishwasher
leaks
CAUSED BY
• Dishwasher not
receiving electricity
• Dial not in correct
position for cycle
selected
•Turning the Dial
too far
• Turning the Dial
too far
-No water supply
• Water inlet valve
clogged
• Improper loading
• Dishwasher not
level
-Too much sudsing
• Spilled rinse agent
• Dishwasher door
interferes with
surrounding
cabinets
SOLUTION
• Check house'fuse or circuit breaker.
• Make sure Dial is turned far enough and
cycle button is fully pushed in.
• Be careful you do not turn the Dial any
farther than necessary. There is a delay
between start-up and water fill so you will
not hear any wash action right away.
-See the solution above.
• Make sure water supply valve under sink is
turned on.
-Water valve supply line may be clogged with
sediment. Clean out.
• Utensils may not I_e 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. Don't 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 1 gallon of cold
water to tub. Close and latch dishwasher.
Pump out water by slowly turning 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.
• Make sure door does not touch cabinets
when opening or closing. Use leveling legs
to level dishwasher.
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