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 with out having to call a serviceman.
PROBLEM
On/off indicatorlight
does notcome on
Dishwasherdoes
notstart
Machine cycle does
not advance to rinse
Water not pumped
from dishwasher
Detergent dispenser
lid will not close
Lower spray arm
does not rotate freely
White deposits left
on dishes
Streaks on glassware
Rattling noises
Suds in dishwasher
Unsatisfactory
washing result
POSSIBLE CAUSE
A fuse may have blown or a circuitbreaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuitbreaker.
Door of dishwasher not properly closed. Close dishwasher making sure that door latches.
Water line is closed or inlet filter is blocked. Open water valve and/or check inlet filter.
Kink in drain hose. Filter clogged. Kitchen sink clogged. Check drain hose and fine and
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 nserviceman for the dishwasher.
A program was not completely finished.
Remove lower spray arm and clean arm and spray arm mounts,
Too little rinse-aid. See page 5 & 6.
Too much rinse-aid used. See page 5 & 6.
Utensils not properly arranged.
Incorrect type of detergent used. Use only automatic dishwasher detergents.
• Incorrectamount of detergent or rinse agent.
• Utensils incorrectlyarranged or rackoverloaded.
• Wash arm rotationblocked by utensils.
• Filters notproperly fitted intoposition.
• Clogged nozzles inwash arm(s)
• Unsuitable program selected.
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