Kenmore 363.1522 Series Use And Care Manual page 9

PROBLEM
Dishwasher
will not start
Dishwasher
will not fill
with water
Unusual
noise
Dishwasher
leaks
Dishes
not dry
CAUSE SOLUTION
• Check house fuse or circuit breaker,,
i Dishwasher not
receiving electricity
Dial not in correct
position for cycle
selected
,Turning the Dial
too far
,Turning the Dial
too far
• No water supply
• Water inletvalve
clogged
• Improper loading
• Dishwasher not
level
•Too much sudsing
•Spilled rinse agent
• Dishwasher door
interferes with
surrounding
cabinets
•Water is not hot
•AIR DRY
option selected
• Improper loading
• Rinse agent
dispenser empty
• Make sure Dia! 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 fili, 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.
• Level dishwasher as described in Installation instructions Don't 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
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.
•SpiIled rinse agent can cause foam during washing.r This can lead to
overflowing..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.
• Raise water heater thermostat to I40°F if necessary°
• Do not select AiR DRY option. Altow dishes to dry in heated air.
• Load dishes so items drain properly Avoid overloading.
• Filt rinse agent dispenser if empty.