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PROBLEM
CYCLE PHASE
LIGHTS DON'T
COME ON
DISHWASHER
DOESN'T START
DISHES NOT CLEAN
WATER NOT
PUMPED FROM
DISHWASHER
UNUSUAL NOISES
DISHES DON'T DRY
12
QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
POSSIBLE CAUSE
A fuse in your home may be blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker.
• Dishwasher door may not be closed securely. Close door until you hear it click.
• Turn dishwasher on.
• Cycle not selected. Turn to desired cycle.
• Spray arms blocked. Check for free rotation of both upper and lower arms.
• Water inlet temperature too low. Maintain at least 120°F. inlet temperature.
• Not enough detergent used. Check usage recommendation in Detergent Usage Guide.
• Drain blocked or filter clogged. Check filters in bottom of machine and at water
inlet and clear as required. Check drain air gap on sink or wall and check drain
outlet. Clean or repair as required.
• Clogged nozzles in wash arm. Clean as described in Care and Cleaning section.
• Wrong cycle selected. Try longer cycle.
Kink in drain hose. Filters clogged. Drain pipe clogged. See Care and Cleaning section.
If problem is in sink or drain, you may need a plumber.
Dishes or utensils being struck by water or spray arm. Rearrange dishes.
• Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. See How to Test Water Temperature
section.
• Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the upper rack may be spilling
into the bottom rack.
• Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn't nest together. Avoid overloading.
• Check the rinse aid agent dispenser to see that it's not empty.
• The use of a rinse agent will improve drying performance.
• Dishes will dry faster if you open the door slightly.
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