Troubleshooting Tips... Before you schedule service
Problem
Water standing in the
bottom of the tub
Water won't pump out
of the tub
Steam
Sanitized or Cycle
Sanitized light does
not illuminate at the
end of the cycle
Noise
A white film on
glassware, dishware
and the interior
Feel air on your
legs when standing
in front of the
dishwasher in cycle.
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Possible Cause
Air gap is clogged
High drain loop or air gap not
installed
Drain is clogged
This is normal
The door was opened and
the cycle was interrupted
during final rinse
The incoming water
temperature was too low
Normal operating sounds:
Beeping at the end of the
cycle (on some models)
Detergent cup opening
Water entering dishwasher
Motor stops and starts at
various times during cycle
Spray arms start and stop at
various times
Drain pump sounds during
pump out
Drain pump starts and stops
several times during each
drain
Rattling dishes when the
spray arm rotates
Rattling silverware against
door during wash
This problem is likely caused
by a low quality phosphate-
free dishwasher detergent
This is normal
What To Do
Clean the air gap. See the Care and Cleaning section.
Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper drain line
installation.
If you have an air gap, clean it. See the Care and
Cleaning section.
If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not,
you may need a plumber.
Warm, moist air comes through the vent during drying and
when water is being pumped out. This is necessary for drying.
Do not interrupt the cycle by opening the door during the
wash cycle.
Raise the water heater temperature to between 120°F and
150°F.
These are all normal. No action is required.
Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the Loading
section.
Tall utensils may be placed in the upper rack to avoid
bumping against inner door during wash cycle.
To remove the white film, run your dishes through a
dishwasher cycle with citric acid. Use a WD35X151 citric
acid kit found online. Otherwise, use
Cleaner
found at your local grocery store.
Pour the citric acid in the detergent cup and close the
cover. Place the filmed but otherwise clean glassware and
dishware in the dishwasher. Leave silverware and other
metal items out of the dishwasher. Turn the dishwasher on
and let it run through a complete cycle without detergent.
The glassware, dishware, and dishwasher should come out
film free. Alternatively, a vinegar rinse may be used. Pour 1
cup of vinegar into dishwasher just after the detergent cup
opens and let the dishwasher complete its cycle.
This may be repeated several times a year as needed.
The use of a rinse agent such as
Aid
may help minimize a repeat build up of film. Also, the
use of a highly rated detergent such as
Automatic Dishwashing Detergent
build-up.
Do not interrupt the cycle. No action is required.
Finish
Dishwasher
®
Finish
Jet-Dry
Rinse
®
®
Finish
Quantum
®
®
will help prevent film
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