Kenmore 14048 Owner's Manual page 13

Problem
Dishwasher
witl 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 loading
Dishwasher not level
Too much sudsing
Spilled rinse agent
Cycle Indicator Dial not
in OFF position
Water is not hot
COOL. DRY option
selected
Improper loading
Rinse agent
dispenser empty
Solution
Check house fuse or' circuit breaker,
Make sure Cycle Indicator Dial is turned flit enough and
cycle button is fully pushed in..
Make sure water supply valve under sink is tinned on.
Water valve supply line may be clogged wkh sediment.
Clean out.
Utensils may nor be secure on rack pins, or something
small may have dropped fi'om 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' 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 I gallon of cold water to tub. Close and
latch dishwashei_ Pump out water by slowly turning Cycle
Indicator' Dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat
if necessary
Spilled rinse agent can cause fi_am during washing,. This
can lead to overflowing° Wipe up accidental spill ot: rinse
Qcle 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 Indicator' Dial does not
advance to OFF by itself.
Raise water heate, thermostat to 140°E if' necessar>
Do not select COOL. DRY drying option. Allow dishes to
dry in heated air.
Load dishes so items drain properly:. Avoid over!oading.
Fill rinse agent dispenser ifempty..
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