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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
DISHWASHER A fuse in your home may be blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
WON'T RUN reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
UNUSUAL NOISE Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from
the rack. Wateris causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed
in dishwasher.
DISHES DON'T DRY Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See page 5.)
Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack may be spilling into the
bottom rack.
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn't nest togethen Avoid overloading.
Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it's not empty.
UNCLEAN DISHES Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least 120_F.(To test, see page 5.)
AND FLATWARE To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any
further than necessary to start the dishwasher.
Waterpressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, waituntil pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Plugged airgap. (See page 13.)
Improper rack loading. (See pages 7 and 8.)
BLACK OR GRAY Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove
MARKS ON DISHES marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.
DETERGENT LEFT Watermay not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking
IN DISPENSER CUPS detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opening or maybe blocked by improperly loaded
items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup still doesn't open automatically, call for service.
Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it
away.The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
DETERGENT CUP Cycle Indicator dial must be in OFF position for cup lid to close and latch properly.
LID WON'T LATCH If you unlatch the door and open itto dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not
AFTER ADDING advance to OFF by itself.
DETERGENT
YELLOW OR BROWN Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2cup
FILM bleach and 3 cups warm water.
An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits
in water.A special filter inthe water supply line is the only way tocorrect this problem.
Yourwater softener company can tell you about the filter.
Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.
Silver polish will usually remove this stain.
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