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Solutions to Common Dishwashing
Problems
(continued)
Dishwasher Leaks
• Use only fresh detergent
designed for automatic
dishwashers. Measure
detergent carefully. Try a
different brand.
• Spilled rinse aid can cause
foam and lead to overflowing.
Wipe up any spills with damp
cloth.
• Check to see that dishwasher
is level. (See Installation
Instructions.)
Normal Sounds You Will
Hear
• Normal sounds include water
fill, water circulation and
motor sounds.
Water in Bottom of Tub
• Water left in bottom of tub after
cycle is complete is not
normal. If water remains in the
bottom of the tub, dishwasher
may not be draining properly.
(See Dishwasher Does Not
Drain Properly.)
Vapor at Vent
• Water vapor escapes from the
vent when the dishwasher is
operating. This is normal.
Dishwasher Won’t Run
• Check to see if circuit breaker
is tripped or if a fuse is blown.
• Make sure water supply is
turned on.
• Check to see if cycle is set
correctly. (See Operating
Instructions.)
• Make sure door is closed and
latched.
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.
Dishwasher Won’t Fill
• Is water supply turned on?
• Does overfill protector move
up and down freely? (See
Overfill Protector section.)
Normal water fill covers filter
area.