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Control panel lights Time too long between • Each pad must be touched within 30 seconds of the others.
go off when you’re touching of selected pads To relight, touch any pad again, or unlock and relatch door.
setting controls
W
ater standing in This is normal • A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub
the bottom of the tub bottom at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated.
Water won’t pump Drain is clogged • If you have an air gap, clean it. See page 18.
out of the tub
• If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
• Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you
may need a plumber.
Steam This is normal • Warm, moist air comes through the vent by the door latch during drying
and when water is being pumped out. This is necessary for drying.
Sanitized light does The door was opened and the • Do not interrupt the cycle anytime during or after main wash.
not illuminate at the cycle was interrupted during
end of the cycle or after the main wash portion
(Anti-Bacteria
The incoming water • Raise the water heater temperature to between 120°F and 140°F.
cycle only)
temperature was too low
Noise Normal operating sounds • These are all normal. No action is required.
Detergent cup opening
Water entering dishwasher
The motor stops and starts at
various times during the cycle
Drain pump sounds during
pump out
Rattling dishes when the spray • Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the Loading the
arm rotates dishwasher racks section.
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