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Problem Cause Action
Odor 1. Food debris is present at the bottom of the dishwasher.
2. Food particles are present near the door seal.
3. Dishes left in unit too long before running a cycle.
4. Residual water is present at the bottom of the dish-
washer.
5. Drain hose is obstructed.
1. Remove the lters and clean according to the “care and
maintenance” section of the manual.
2. Refer to “care and maintenance” section of the manual.
3. Run a Rinse and Hold cycle if you do not intend to
imme diately wash the dishes.
4. Ensure the unit has completely drained from the last
cycle.
5. Remove any obstructions from the drain hose by calling
qualied personnel.
Note: If odor still persists, run the Normal/Regular cycle
until it ushes and interrupt the cycle and place an 8oz. cup
of distilled white vinegar solution on the upper rack and
then nish the cycle.
Dishwasher not
lling with water
1. Restriction in the water supply system.
2. Previous wash cycle was not completed.
3. Delay start is active.
1. Ensure that the water supply valve (typically located
under kitchen sink) is open and check that the water sup ply
line has no kinks or clogs.
2. Refer to the “operating the dishwasher” section of the
manual.
3. Cancel the delay start or wait until delay start time
com pletes.
Water leaks 1. Suds.
2. Door seal could be pulled away from track.
3. Condensation vent is blocked.
4. Improper installation.
1. Wrong type of detergent results in suds and leaks - use
only dishwasher detergents. If suds still persist, add one
tablespoon of vegetable oil at the bottom of the dish-
washer and run the desired cycle.
2. Ensure the door seal is in the track.
3. Ensure that condensation vent is not blocked.
4. Have proper installation veried by qualied personnel
(water supply, drain system, leveling, plumbing).
Tub stains 1. Stains on the dishwasher interior are due to water
hard ness.
2. Silverware in contact with tub.
1. Concentrated lemon juice can reduce the build up of
hard water stains. Run a Regular cycle until it ushes and
interrupt the cycle and then place an 8oz. cup of the
con centrated lemon solution on the upper rack and nish
the cycle. this can be done periodically to avoid build up.
2. Ensure that silverware does not make contact with the
tub while running a cycle.
Streaks on glass-
ware or residue on
the dishes
1. Incorrect rinse agent setting. 1. Depending on the hardness of water, adjust the rinse
agent dispenser. Refer to “Adding detergent and rinse
agent” section in the manual.
Fascia panel
dis colored or
marked
1. Abrasive cleaner used. 1. Use mild detergents with soft damp cloth.
Noise during wash
cycle
1. Dishes may not be arranged properly. 1. Water circulation sound is normal, but if you suspect
items are banging into each other or into the spray arms,
refer to the “loading the dishwasher” section of the manual
for optimal arrangement.
Detergent dis penser
cover will not shut
1. Improper operation of detergent cover.
2. Previous cycle has not been nished or rest or cycle or
interrupted.
1. Refer to “Adding detergent and rinse agent” section of
the manual for instructions on opening and closing the
dispenser.
2. Refer to the “operating the dishwasher” section of the
manual.
Unable to select
desired cycle
1. Previous cycle has not nished. 1. Refer to the “Operating the Dishwasher” section of the
manual.