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Solutions to Common Dishwashing
Problems (continued)
Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly
• If unit is hooked up to a food waste
disposer, make sure the disposer is empty.
• Check to see if the knockout plug has
been removed from inside the food waste
disposer inlet.
• Check to see if drain hose is kinked.
• Make sure cycle is complete, not in a
pause.
Cycle Takes a Long Time
• Is cycle in a water heating delay?
• Has the Delay Start option been selected?
• Has the Sanitize option been selected?
Dishwasher Won’t Fill
• Is water supply turned on?
• Does overfill protector move up and down
freely? (See Overfill Protector section.)
Dishwasher Has an Odor
• Soiled dishes left in dishwasher too long
can create an odor. Use Rinse Only cycle.
• There will be a “new” smell when first
installed. This is normal.
• Check to see if unit is draining properly.
(See Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly.)
• Place 2 tablespoons of baking soda into
detergent dispenser and run through a
Quick Wash cycle.
Stains on Tub Interior
• Washing large amounts of dishware with
tomato based soil can cause a pink/
orange appearance. This will not affect
performance and will gradually fade over
time. Pre-rinsing or using the Rinse Only
cycle for dishware with tomato base soil will
reduce the chance of staining. Using No
Heat Dry option will lessen staining.
• Try using a detergent containing chlorine
bleach.
Removing Spots and Film
Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup
on the interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and
glasses may also get spots and film for a
number of reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware
Spotted or Cloudy section.) To remove
buildup, spots and film, clean using the
following instructions:
1. Load clean dishes and glasses in normal
manner. Do not load any metal utensils or
silverware.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Select the Normal Wash cycle. Close and
latch door. Press Start/Cancel pad.
4. Allow dishwasher to run until it starts
the second water fill (approximately 10
minutes).
5. Unlatch and open door and pour 2
cups of white vinegar into the bottom of
dishwasher.
6. Close and latch door and allow cycle to
finish.
Note: If these conditions persist, a home
water softener should be considered.