Troubleshooting - Maytag PDBL390AWZ Use & Care Manual

Troubleshooting
CHECK THESE POINTS TO HELP SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY.
Dishwasher will not fill • Press the START/Cancel pad to start the dishwasher
• Be sure door is latched securely.
• Be sure the water is turned on.
• Check that the pad is properly selected for a cycle.
• Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse box.
• Check inlet [lose for a kink.
• Check water valve inlet for sediment and clean if necessary.
Dishwasher will not drain/
water in tub bottom
• If hooked up to a food waste disposer, be sure the knock-out is removed from the
disposer inlet.
• Check for food obstruction in the drain or disposer.
• Check drain hose for a kink.
• Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse box.
• Check that tile cycle is completed.
Dishwasher adds water at • This is normal. The sensor (select models] in the pump must stay submerged so a
end of cycle short fill of water is added after the cycle's last drain.
Detergent cup is not empty • Check that the cycle is completed.
• Be sure dispenser is not blocked.
• Use fresh detergent stored in a cool, dry place.
Dishwasher seems noisy "
Cycle takes too long • Hi Temp Wash has been selected and the cycle is extended to heat water.
• Check to see that the incoming water temperature is 120° F (49° C].
Dishwasher has an odor •
Dishwasher leaks
A water valve hiss during fill is normal.
Water circulation sounds are normal.
A thumping sound may be a wash arm bumping an item that is extending beyond the
racks. Readjust load to avoid obstructing wash arm.
Chopping or grinding sounds may be heard as tile internal food disposer chops [lard
items like fruit seeds, nuts, etc.
Humming during tile drain is normal.
A snap noise is the detergent cup lid hitting the door liner when the dishwasher door
is opened at the end of the cycle. This is normal.
Proper installation affects the noise level.
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Run dishes being held in the dishwasher through a Rinse Only cycle (select models].
Marly dishwashers [lave a "new" smell when first installed. This will dissipate with use.
Dishwasher may not be draining properly. (See "Dishwasher Will Not Drain" section.]
For a strong odor, place baking soda in both sides of the detergent cup. Select
Light/Quick Wash cycle and allow the water to circulate for about 10 minutes.
Interrupt the cycle by unlatching the door and let it stand overnight. Restart the
dishwasher by latching the door and allow it to complete the cycle. Another alternative
is to use a dishwasher cleaning product such as Jet-Dry Dishwasher Cleaner*.
• Check that the dishwasher is level. (Refer to the Installation Instructions.]
• Suds can cause the dishwasher to overflow. Measure the detergent carefully and use
only detergents designed for use in a dishwasher. Less detergent is needed in soft
water. Try another brand of detergent if sudsing continues.
• Follow directions closely on how to add a forgotten item (log.3).
• To avoid rinse aid leaking from the dispenser, be sure the lid is securely attached.
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