BEFORE YOU CALL...
Cheek these points to help save you time and money:
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.
Won't Draln/Water in Tub Bottom • If hooked up to a food waste disposer, be sure the knock-out is removed
from the disposer inlet.
• Be sure the drain hose is elevated at least 32" so water cannot siphon
back into the tub.
• Cheek for a 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 Empty • Check that the cycle is completed,
• Be sure dispenser is not blocked.
• Use fresh detergent stored in a cool, dry place.
Seems Noisy • A water valve hiss during fill is normal.
• Water circulataion sounds are normal.
• A ticking noise is a normal rimer sound.
• A thumping sound may be a wash arm bumping an item that is extend-
ing 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 when the
dishwasher door is opened at the end of the cycle. This is normal.
• Proper installation affects the noise level.
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Cycle Takes Too Long-- • Temp Sense has been selected and the cycle is extended if the water
(Heating Delay light stays on) temperature is low. (See pg. 7)
• Cheek to see that the incbming water temperature is at least 120-140°F
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Has An Odor * Dishes being held for a full load may need to be ram through a Rinse &
Hold cycle while waiting (select models).
• Many dishwashers have a "new" smell when first installed. It disipates
with use.
• A chemical odor is usually the chlorine bleach in dishwashing deter-
gents. You may want to try another brand.
• Dishwasher not draining properl): (See "Won't Drain" section.)
Leaks • Check that the dishwasher is level. (Refer to the Installation
Instructions.)
• Suds can can_ the dishwasher to overflow. Measure the detergent care-
...... fully° and use qn!y stetergents designed for use in a dishwasher. Less
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"" ' , :• Folldw direefio_'d0@0n hbw,to add a tbrgotten item (see pg. 8).
• To avoid rinse aid leaking from the dispenser, be sure the lid is securely
attached.
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