KitchenAid KDFE454CSS Use & Care Manual page 18

PROBLEM
DISHES DIRTY/SUDS IN
DISHWASHER/CYCLE NOT
COMPLETE
DID NOT SANITIZE
DAMAGE TO DISHWARE
BLINKING LIGHTS
CLOUDY OR SPOTTED
DISHWARE (AND HARD
WATER SOLUTION)
ETCHING (PERMANENT
CLOUDINESS)
LEAKING WATER
TUB IS DISCOLORED
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SOLUTION
If foam or suds are detected by the dishwasher sensing system, the dishwasher may not operate
properly or may not fill with water.
Suds can come from:
Using the incorrect type of detergent, such as dish detergent for hand washing dishes, laundry
detergent, or hand soap.
Not replacing the rinse aid dispenser cap after filling (or refilling) the rinse aid.
Using an excessive amount of dishwasher detergent.
Call for service.
If no water was present in the machine at any time during a heated wash cycle, the cycle will end and
the Clean LED will not come on. See "Will Not Fill" in the "Troubleshooting" section.
If the sanitized light is blinking, the load is NOT sanitized. The cycle was interrupted in the final rinse, or
the temperature for your water heater is set too low. Set your water heater to 120ºF (49°C).
Improper loading can cause dishes to become chipped or damaged. (See specific loading instructions
within this guide.)
Blinking LED's will occur when the cycle is paused or when the cycle has been interrupted by opening
the door. In this case, the Start/Resume button LED, the Cycle Status Indicator LED(s), and the
countdown bars on the Cycle Status Display all blink together to indicate that attention is needed. See
"Start or Resume a Cycle" in the "Dishwasher Use" section.
Blinking LED's can also occur when certain errors have been detected. In this case, the Clean/
Complete LED will blink 4 times in a row with a pause in between each set of blinks. When this error
occurs, the controls will lock out and not allow another cycle to be started.
Call for service.
NOTES:
Liquid rinse aid is necessary for drying and to reduce spotting.
Use the correct amount of detergent.
Confirm that the cloudiness is removable by soaking the item in white vinegar for 5 minutes. If the
cloudiness disappears, it is due to hard water. Adjust the amount of detergent and rinse aid. See "Hard
Water (White Residue On Dishwasher Interior Or Glassware)" in the "Troubleshooting" section. If it does
not come clear, it is due to etching (see below).
Be sure the incoming water temperature is set at 120°F (49°C).
Try using the High Temp and Sani Rinse options.
To remove spotting, run a vinegar rinse through the dishwasher.
Wash and rinse the affected dishware and load into dishwasher. Remove all silverware and metal
items. Put 2 cups (500 mL) of white vinegar in a glass measuring cup in the lower rack. Run a
normal cycle with the Heat Dry option turned off. No detergent is needed.
This is an erosion of the surface of the glassware and can be caused by a combination of: water that is
too hot, from using too much detergent with soft water or by pre-washing. Detergent needs food soil to
act upon. If etching has occurred, the glassware is permanently damaged. To avoid further etching,
adjust the detergent amount to match the water hardness, stop pre-washing, and use water heating
options only when incoming water temperature is below 120°F (49°C).
Be sure dishwasher has been installed properly and is level.
Suds can cause the dishwasher to overflow. Measure the detergent accurately 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.
To avoid rinse aid leaking from the dispenser, be sure the lid is securely attached and avoid overfilling.
NOTES:
High iron content in the water can discolor the tub.
Tomato-based foods can discolor the tub or dishware.
A citrus-based cleaner can be used to clean.