Kenmore 363.14151 Use & Care Manual page 16

PROBLEM
Dishwasher
will not start
Dishwasher will
not fill with water
Unusual noise
Dishwasher
leaks
CAUSED BY SOLUTION
=Check house fuse or circuit breaker.
oDishwasher not
receiving electdcity
=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
oImproper loading
,Dishwasher not
level
=Too much sudsing
• Spilled rinse agent
oDishwasher door
interferes with
surrounding
cabinets
=Make sure Dial is turned far enough and
cycle button is fully pushed in.
=Turn Dial to START. 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 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,
oLevel dishwasher as described in Installation
Instructions. Don't place dishwasher on carpel
• 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 dudng
washing° This can lead to overflowingo 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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