Kenmore 16569 Owner's Manual page 15

PROBLEM
Dishwasher
will not start
Dishwasher will
not fiH with water
Unusual noise
Dishwasher
leaks
CAUSED BY
• D,shwasher not
receiving electricity
-Dial not in correct
position for cycle
selected
i-Turmng the Dial
too far
i-Turning the Dial
too far
oNo water supply
i-Water Jnlet valve
clogged
• Improper loading
• Dishwasher not
level
,Too much sudsing
• Spilled rinse agent
• Dishwasher door
interferes with
surrounding
cabinets
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SOLUTION
-Check house fuse or circuit breaker.
*Make sure Dial is turned far enough and
cycle button _sfully 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 solubon 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 p_ns,
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.
olmproper 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 w_th recommended amount of
automatic dishwash_ng 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 penod is reached. Repeat if necessary.
oSpiIled nnse agent can cause foam dunng
washing. 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 levelling legs
to level dishwasher.
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