Kenmore 14071 Owner's Manual page 14

PROBLEM
Dishwasher
will not start
Dishwasher Wi!l
not fill with water
CAUSED BY
' Dishwasher not
receiving electricity
. Dial not in correct
position for cycle
selected
•Turning the Dial
too far
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,Turning the Dial
too far
• No water supply
• Water inlet valve
clogged
q_Jnusual noise •
Dishwasher
leaks
SOLUTION
• Check house fuse or"circui{" 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.
i"D'ishwasher not
level
improper I"oading .... • 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 desciibed in Installation
Instructions° Don't place dishwasher on carpet.
•Too much sudsing
• Spilled rinse agent
• 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,
oSpilled rinse agent can cause foam during
washing. This can lead to overflowing, Wipe
• Dishwasher door
interferes with
surrounding
cabinets
up accidental spill of rinse agent with a
damp cloth.
, Make sure door does not touch cabinets
when opening or closing. Use levelling legs
to level dishwasher°
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