Troubleshooting Tips; Before Calling For Service; Possible Causes - Danby Designer DDW1805W Instruction Manual

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE . . .

T r oubleshooting Tips
Review the chart on the following pages before calling for service.
Problem
Dishwasher doesn t
run
Drain pump doesn t
stop
Noise
Suds in the tub
Stained tub interior
Dishes are not dry
Dishes and flatware
are not clean
Spots and filming
on glasses and
flatware

Possible Causes

'
Fuse blown, or the
circuit breaker acted
Power supply is not
turned on
Water pressure is low
Overflow
'
Some audible sounds are
normal
Utensils are not secure
in the baskets or something
small has dropped into
the basket
Motor hums
Improper detergent
Spilled rinse agent
Detergent with
coloring was used
Rinse agent dispenser
is empty
Improper program
Improper rack loading
1
Extremely hard water
2
Low inlet
temperature
3
Overloading the
dishwasher
4
Improper loading
5
Old or damp powder
detergent
6
Empty rinse agent
dispenser
Incorrect dosage of
7
detergent
What To Do
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other
appliances sharing the same circuit with the dishwasher
Make sure the dishwasher is turned on and the door is
closed securely.
Make sure the power cord is properly plugged into the
wall socket.
Check that the water supply is connected properly and
the water is turned on.
The system is designed to detect an overflow. When it
does, it shuts off the circulation pump and turns on the
drain pump.
Sound from soft food shredding action and detergent cup
opening.
E nsure everything is secured in the dishwasher.
Dishwasher has not been used regularly. If you do not use it
often, remember to set it to fill and pump out every week,
which will help keep the seal moist.
Use only the special dishwasher detergent to avoid suds.
If this occurs, open the dishwasher and let the suds evaporate.
Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the
dishwasher, then drain out the water by slowly turning the
dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat if necessary.
Always wipe rinse agent spills immediately.
Make sure that the detergent used is without coloring.
Make sure that the rinse agent dispenser is filled.
Select stronger program
Make sure that the action of the detergent dispenser and
spray arms are not blocked by large dishware.
To remove spots from glassware:
1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
Do not add detergent.
2
Choose the longest cycle.
3
Start the dishwasher and allow it to run for about
4
18 to 22 minutes, then it will be in the main wash.
5 Open the door to pour 2 cups of white vinegar
into the bottom of the dishwasher.
6 Close the door and let the dishwasher complete
the cycle. If the vinegar does not work: Repeat
as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml)of citric acid
crystals instead of vinegar.
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