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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
BLACK OR GRAY Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks
MARKS ON DISHES with a mild abrasive cleanser.
SMALL AMOUNT OF Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean
WATER STANDING water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.
IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB
WATER WON’T PUMP If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air
OUT OF THE TUB gap, if you have one. (See Care and Cleaning section.)
Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.
If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not
clogged.
SUDS IN THE TUB Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING.
To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add
1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water
by slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached.
Repeat if necessary.
DISHWASHER Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s
LEAKS designed for automatic dishwashers.
Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing.
Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.
MOTOR HUMS Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis.
If you do not use your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week.
This will help keep the seal moist, and the garbage disposer clear.
STAINING OF Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor the tub
TUB INTERIOR interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration.
If cup is discolored, change to detergent without any colorant.
SOUNDS YOU You’ll hear occasional clicking sounds. These are normal.
WILL HEAR
• Soft food disposal shredding action.
• Drain valve opening to pump water out.
• Timer control as cycle progresses.
• Detergent cup opening.
During the drying period:
• The motor stops.
VAPOR AT Water vapor comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and when
THE VENT water is being pumped out.
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