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Dishwasher
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
Control panel lights go Time too long between •Each pad must be touched within
off when you’re setting touching of selected pads 30 seconds of the others. To
relight,
touch any pad again, or unlock
and relatch the door.
Noise Some of the sounds •Hard food disposal shredding action.
you will hear are normal
•Drain valve opening to pump water out.
•Timer control as cycle progresses.
•Detergent cup opening.
•The motor stopping during the drying
period.
•Water draining out of the tub
immediately after you touch
the START/RESET pad.
Utensils are not secure •Make sure everything is
in the rack or something secured in dishwasher.
small has dropped into
the rack
Motor hums •Dishwasher has not been used on a
regular basis. If you do not use your
dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump
out once every week. This will help keep
the seal moist and the garbage disposer
clear.
Detergent left in Dishes are blocking the •Reposition the dishes.
dispenser cups detergent cups
Detergent cup lid •Unlatch the door. Press the
latched accidentally START/RESET pad three times within
by user two seconds. The detergent cup will trip.
Water standing in This is normal •A small amount of clean water around
the bottom of the tub the outlet on 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.
out of the tub
•Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining
well. If not, you may need a plumber.
•If the dishwasher drains into a disposer,
run disposer clear.