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COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS AND
SOLUTIONS
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PROBLEM
Dishwasher will not start
Dishes not clean
Chipping or breaking glassware
Water remains in bottom
Dishwasher can’t stop
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Dishwasher not receiving Electrical
power.
Door is unlatched
Dishwasher not level.
Improper loading
Spray arm not rotating freely
Not enough detergent and/or
improper detergent being used.
Improperly prepared dishes.
Water inlet hose kinked/bent due to
improper installation.
Improper loading of dishes.
A small amount of water (in sump
area) is normal.
Excessive amount of water; cycle not
completed.
The draff is too much;
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Check electrical connection:
Fuse/circuit breaker.
Close and latch door.
Level unit.
Arrange dishes so spray action
reaches all surfaces.
Do not overload dishwasher.
Check spray arm to make sure
nothing (i.e. cutlery) is obstructing
spray arm rotation.
Check if filter screen has become
dislodged and obstructing spray arm
rotation.
Use more dishwasher detergent
Do not use detergent that is hard or
cracked.
Use only a recommended dishwasher
detergent.
Excess food soil and liquids should
be removed from dishes before
loading.
Eliminate kink or bend from Inlet
hose.
Do not overload dish rack. Load
glasses on the upper rack only, not
over dish rack pins. Glasses loaded
over dish rack pins are not properly
supported and subject to damage.
This is necessary to keep the pump
primed and is drained automatically at
the beginning of each cycle.
Allow dishwasher to complete full
cycle.
Drain the water out and clear the filter.
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