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basket.
Rattling nose in
interior
An item is not
securely placed in
the basket.
Pause the wash cycle and rearrange the dishes.
Noise in the
water pipes
Potentially an
installation problem
or loose connections
at cross-sections in
the piping
Will not harm your dishwasher’s performance.
Contact your plumber.
Dishes were
improperly loaded
See “Loading the Dishwasher.”
The wash cycle
selected was not
strong enough
Select a stronger wash cycle, see “Wash Cycle
Table.”
There wasn’t enough
detergent
Use more detergent or opt for a more powerful
detergent.
Dishes blocked the
spray arms
Rearrange dishes, ensuring that the spray arms
can move freely.
Dishes aren’t
clean
Filter system is not
clean or is improperly
fitted. This can also
cause the spray arms
to become clogged.
Check to make sure the filter is clean and
properly inserted. Clean the spray arm jets. See
“Cleaning the Spray Arms”
Glasses look
cloudy
Soft water and too
much detergent
Use less detergent if you have soft water, and
choose the shortest cycle possible for washing
glassware.
Dishes appear
to have black or
gray marks
Aluminum cutlery has
been rubbed against
the dishes
A mild abrasive cleaner will eliminate the marks.
Unsatisfactory
Washing
Results
Detergent
dispenser still
has detergent
remaining after
the wash.
Dishes were likely
blocking the
dispenser and
preventing it from
opening properly
Re-load the dishes properly and re-wash.
Improperly loaded Load the dishwasher properly as suggested in
“Loading the Dishwasher.”
Not enough rinse aid
used
Increase/Re-fill the rinse aid dispenser.
Removing dishes too
early
Never empty your dishwasher immediately after
washing. Open the door slightly and allow steam
to escape and unload dishes only when they
have cooled. Always empty the low basket first
to prevent the top dishes from dripping water
onto those beneath.
Wrong wash cycle Shorter wash cycles also have a lower washing
temperature. Choose a wash cycle that’s longer
and has a higher temperature.
Unsatisfactory
Drying
Results
The dishes are
not dry
Cutlery has a poor
quality coating
Water will not drain properly with low or poor
quality cutlery. These type of dishes are not
suitable for the dishwasher.
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