Thermador DW246UW Dishwasher User Manual


 
Table 4. SELF-HELP
Dishwashers may exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The following table may
serve to answer your question about a problem you are having without having to call a serviceman.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
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ACTION
Dishes do not dry Rinse aid dispenser is empty. Fill rinse aid dispenser. RINSE ONLY cycle selected in error.
Indicator light(s) do A fuse may have blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
not come on
Dishwasher does not Door of dishwasher not properly closed. Close dishwasher making sure that door latches.
start
Dishwasher runs long If the dishwasher completes the cycle, but the run time seem exceptionally long, it is probably
time due to cold incoming water. To avoid this problem, it is recommended to turn on the hot water
faucet at the sink nearest the dishwasher before starting the dishwasher. Run the water
until the water is hot. Then turn off the water and start the dishwasher.
Machine cycle does Water line is closed or inlet filter is blocked. Open water valve and/or check inlet filter.
not advance to rinse
Water not pumped Kink in drain hose. Filter clogged. Kitchen sink clogged. Check drain hose and fine and
from dishwasher coarse filters (see section titled CARE and CLEANING). Check kitchen sink to make sure it
is draining well. If problem is kitchen sink not draining you may need a plumber rather than a
serviceman for the dishwasher.
Detergent dispenser A program was not completely finished. See directions on Page 13 for resetting cycle.
lid will not close
Lower spray arm does Remove lower spray arm and clean arm and spray arm mounts.
not rotate freely
White deposits left on Too little rinse aid. Increase dosage dispensed, Page 10.
dishes
Streaks on glassware Too much rinse aid used. Decrease dosage dispensed, Page 10.
Rattling noises Utensils not properly arranged and anchored. Rearrange load.
Suds in dishwasher Incorrect type of detergent used. Use only automatic dishwasher detergents.
Unsatisfactory • Incorrect amount of detergent or rinse agent.
washing results • Utensils incorrectly arranged or rack overloaded.
• Wash arm rotation blocked by utensils.
• Filters not properly fitted into position.
• Clogged nozzles in wash arm(s).
• Unsuitable program selected.
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