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Dishwasher Won't Fill? , Be sure door is latched securely.
• Be sure the water is turned on.
• Check that the dial/pad is properly selected for a cycle.
• Allow time for select models to drain/pause before filling.
• Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse box.
• Check inlet hose for a kink.
• Check water valve inlet for sediment and clean if necessary.
Dishwasher Won't , if connected to a food waste disposer, be sure the knock-out is removed from the disposer inlet.
Drain/Water in Tub , Be sure the drain hose is elevated at least 32" so water cmmot drain back into the rob.
Bottom? , Check for food obstruction in the drain or disposer.
• Check drain hose for a kink.
• Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse box.
• Check that the cycle is completed.
Detergent Cup Not • Check that the cycle is completed.
• Be sure dispenser is not blocked.
Empty? • Use fresh detergent which has been stored in a cool, dry place.
• A water valve hiss during fill is normal.
Seems Noisy? • Water circulation sounds are normal.
• A ticking noise is a normal timer sound (select models).
• A thumping sound may be a wash arm bumping an item that is extending beyond the racks.
• Chopping or grinding sounds may be heard during drain as the internal food disposer chops
hard items like fruit seeds, nuts etc.
Humming during drain is normal.
• A snap noise is the detergent cup lid hitting the door liner. This is normal.
Proper installation affects the noise level.
Cycle Takes Too Long • Super Scrub Plus or Sanitize has been selected and the cycle is being extended to heat water.
(Heating Delay fight stays • Check to see that the incoming water temperature is 120-140 ° F (49-60 ° C).
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• Run dishes being held in the dishwasher through a Rinse Only cycle.
Has an Odor? * Many dishwashers have a "new" smell when first installed. This will dissipate with use.
• A chemical odor is usually the chlorine bleach in dishwasher detergents. Try another brand.
• Dishwasher may not be draining properly. (See "Won't Drain" section.)
• For a strong odor try placing baking soda in the detergent cup. Select Light Wash and allow
the water to circulate for about 10 minutes. Interrupt the cycle by unlatching the door and
let it stand overnight. Restart the dishwasher by latching the door and allow it to complete
the cycle. Another alternative is to use a commercial dishwasher cleaning product such as
Jet-Dry Dishwasher Cleaner*.
Dishwasher Adds Water • This is normal. The Auto Clean sensor in the pump must stay submerged so a short fill of
at END of Cycle? water is added after the cycle's last drain.
Sanitized Light Does , Sanitize was not selected.
Not Illuminate at the . Sanitization can only be achieved with the Auto Clean, Heavy, Light, or Normal cycles.
End of the Cycle? • The incoming water temperature was too low, interfering with the dishwasher's ability to
achieve adequate water heating in the allotted amount of time.
Display Time Suddenly * This is normal when the Auto Clean Cycle is selected and the dishwasher decides to skip
Drops or Increases by or add a drain and refill.
Several Minutes