Troubleshooting - Kenmore 630.163 Use And Care Manual

Troubleshooting
Please review this troubleshooting chart prior to calling for service.
PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS
Dishes do not dry The rinse aid dispenser may be empty. Check the rinse-aid dispenser and refill it if
necessary. Dishware drying can be accelerated and enhanced by opening the
dishwasher door slightly and propping it open with the top rack.
Indicator light(s) do not A fuse may have blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Check the fuse or circuit breaker
come on at your fuse box/breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the breaker if necessary.
Dishwasher does not The dishwasher door may not be properly shut. Make certain the dishwasher door is
start shut and latched.
Dishwasher runs a long If the dishwasher completes the cycle, but the run time seems exceptionally long, it
time may be due to cold incoming water. Before starting the dishwasher, open the hot
water faucet at the sink nearest the dishwasher. Run the water until it runs hot, then
turn off the water and start the dishwasher.
Machine cycle does not NOTE: The Installation Manual that came with your dishwasher will help you with the
advance to rinse following instructions.
The water supply line may be shut off. Check the water supply valve and open it if it's
shut. Or, the water inlet may be blocked. Using the Installation Manual that came with
your dishwasher as a guide, shut off the dishwasher's water supply, remove the
dishwasher's toe panel, water supply hose or tubing, and 90 ° elbow, and look for
debris in the water inlet. If debris is present, try removing it with tweezers. Then,
return the 90 ° elbow, water supply hose or tubing, and toe panel to their installed
positions, and open the dishwasher water supply.
Water not pumped from Make certain the drain hose isn't kinked, clogged, or improperly installed. Make
dishwasher certain a portion of the drain hose is at least 20 inches above the dishwasher's
enclosure floor (see the Installation Manual). Filters may be clogged. Make certain the
filter system isn't clogged (see the Care and Maintenance section of this manual).
The kitchen sink drain may be clogged; you may need a plumber rather than a
serviceman for the dishwasher. If an air gap is installed at sink, it may be clogged.
Detergent dispenser You may not be correctly shutting the detergent dispenser cover, or a cycle was not
cover will not shut finished and should be cancelled. Go to the Adding Detergent and Rinse Aid section of
this manual for instructions on shutting the detergent dispenser cover. Go to the
Operating the Dishwasher section of this manual for instructions on cancelling a
cycle.
White spots left on More rinse aid is needed. Go to the Adding Detergent and Rinse Aid section of this
dishes manual for instructions on increasing the amount of rinse aid dispensed.
Streaks on glassware Too much rinse aid is being dispensed. Go to the Adding Detergent and Rinse Aid
section of this manual for instructions on decreasing the amount of rinse aid
dispensed.
Rattling noises Utensils may not be properly arranged.
Suds in dishwasher You may have used the wrong type of dishwasher detergent. Use only automatic
dishwasher detergents.
Unsatisfactory washing • Incorrect amount of detergent.
results • Utensils incorrectly arranged or rack overloaded.
• Spray arm rotation blocked by utensils.
• Spray arm nozzles need cleaning.
• Filters not properly fitted into position.
• Unsuitable cycle selected.
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