Self Help
Dishwashers
may occasionally
exhibit problems
that are unrelated
to a malfunction
of the dishwasher
itself. The following
information
may help you with a dishwasher
problem without
your having to call a repair person.
Dishes do not dry
The rinse agent 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 come on
A fuse may have blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Check the fuse or circuit breaker at your fuse box/breaker
box and replace the fuse or
reset the breaker if necessary.
Dishwasher
does not start
The dishwasher
door may not be properly shut. Make certain the dishwasher
door is shut and latched.
Dishwasher
runs a long time
If the dishwasher
completes
the cycle, but the run time seems exceptionally
long, it 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 advance
to rinse
NOTE: The Installation
Manual that came with your dishwasher
will help you with the following instructions.
The water supply line may
be shut off. Check the water supply valve and open it if it's shut.
White spots
left on dishes
More rinse agent is needed.
Go to the Adding Detergent
and Rinse Agent section of this manual for instructions
on increasing
the
amount
of rinse agent dispensed.
Water not pumped
from dishwasher
Make certain the drain hose isn't kinked, clogged,
or improperly
installed.
Make 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
cover will not shut
You may not be correctly
shutting
the detergent
dispenser
cover, or a cycle was not finished and should be cancelled.
Go to the Adding
Detergent
and Rinse Agent 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 canceling
a cycle.
Streaks
on glassware
Too much rinse agent
is being dispensed.
Go to the Adding Detergent
and Rinse Agent section of this manual for instructions
on
decreasing
the amount
of rinse agent dispensed.
Rattling
noises
Utensils may not be properly arranged.
Suds in dishwasher
You may have used the wrong type of dishwashing
detergent.
Use only automatic
dishwasher
detergents.
Unsatisfactory
washing
results
*
Incorrect amount
of detergent.
*
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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