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Dishwashers may exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The
following table may serve to answer your question about a problem you are having without having to
call a repair person.
SELF-HELP
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Dishes do not dry Rinse-aid dispenser is empty. Fill rinse-aid dispenser.
Indicator light(s) do A fuse may have blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
not come on reset circuit breaker at your fuse box/breaker box.
Dishwasher does not Door of dishwasher not properly closed. Close dishwasher making
start sure that door latches.
Dishwasher runs a long If the dishwasher completes the cycle, but the run time seems
time exceptionally long it is probably due to cold incoming water. To avoid
this problem it is recommended that before starting the dishwasher:
open the hot water faucet at the sink nearest the dishwasher and
run the water until it runs hot. Then turn off the water and start the
dishwasher.
Machine cycle does Water line is closed or inlet filter is blocked. Open water valve and/or
not advance to rinse check inlet filter.
Water not pumped Kink in drain hose. Filter clogged. Kitchen sink clogged. Air gap (type
from dishwasher installed at sink) clogged. Check drain hose and fine and coarse
filters (see section titled CARE and CLEANING). Check kitchen sink to
make sure it is draining well. If problem is kitchen sink not draining
you may need a plumber rather than a serviceman for the dishwasher.
Detergent dispenser A program was not completely finished.
lid will not close
Lower spray arm does Remove lower spray arm and clean arm and spray arm mounts.
not rotate freely
White deposits left on Too little rinse-aid.
dishes
Streaks on glassware Too much rinse-aid used.
Rattling noises Utensils not properly arranged.
Suds in dishwasher Incorrect type of detergent used. Use only automatic dishwasher
detergents.
Unsatisfactory • Incorrect amount of detergent or rinse agent.
washing result • Utensils incorrectly arranged or rack overloaded.
• Wash arm rotation blocked by utensils.
• Filters not properly fitted into position.
• Clogged nozzles in wash arm(s)
• Unsuitable program selected.
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