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COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Dishwasher will not start * Dishwasher not receiving * Check electrical connection
electrical power. fuse/circuit breaker.
* Door is unlatched. * Close and latch door.
* Dishwasher not level.. * Level unit.
Dishes not clean * Improper loading * Arrange dishes so spray action
reaches all surfaces.
* Do not overload dishwasher.
* Spray arm not rotating freely * Check spray arm to make sure
nothing (i.e. cutlery) is
obstructing spray arm rotation.
* Check if filter screen has become
dislodged and obstructing spray
arm rotation.
* Not enough detergent and/or * Use more dishwasher detergent
improper detergent being used. * Do not use detergent that is hard
or cracked.
* Use only a recommended
dishwasher detergent.
* Improperly prepared dishes. * Excess food soil and liquids
should be removed from dishes
before loading.
* Water inlet hose kinked/bent * Eliminate kink or bend from
due to improper installation. Inlet hose.
Chipping or breaking * Improper loading of dishes. * Do not overload dish rack. Load
glassware Glasses on the upper rack only,
Not over dish rack pins. Glasses
Loaded over dish rack pins are
Not properly supported and
Subject to damage.
Water remains in bottom * A small amount of water * This is necessary to keep the
(in sump area) is normal. Pump primed and is drained
automatically at the beginning
of each cycle.
* Excessive amount of water; * Allow dishwasher to complete
Cycle not completed. Full cycle.
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