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Dishwasher
Before You Call for Service
Problem Solution Guide (Continued)
Problem May Be Caused By What to Do
Chipping or breaking
of glassware
Improper loading Do not overload. Load between rack prongs, not over
them. Glasses loaded over prongs will not be sup-
ported and may chip or break. Make sure glassware is
secure and can’t come loose. Always use the top rack
for delicate items. Use the crystal cycle for china.
Unusual noise Improper loading Utensils may not be secure or something small may
have dropped from the rack. Water may cause utensils
to rattle. Make sure dish-ware is secure.
Water left in bottom
of dishwasher near
lters
Dish washing cycle not
complete
Allow dishwasher to complete cycle.
CANCEL button pressed
twice in middle of cycle.
Restart (page 15) or drain (page 17) dishwasher.
Some water is normal Water left in strainer is normal.
Dishwasher will not
drain
Air gap plugged Be sure the air gap is not blocked or plugged. The air
gap is a vent located on top of the sink. It is connected
to the dishwasher. It is required by some local codes.
Drain hose Check for kink in drain hose.
Filter system Be sure there is no blockage in lter system.
Dishwasher will not
start
Blown fuse or tripped cir-
cuit breaker
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove other
appliances from the circuit.
Door not completely closed Push in on door handle until you hear a click.
Not plugged in incorrectly Make sure plug is inserted in the wall socket or dish-
washer is wired correctly.
Dishwasher will not
ll
Door not completely closed Push in on door handle until you hear a click.
Controls not set Make sure dishwasher is on (see Page 14).
Water feed line blocked Make sure water feed line to dishwasher is not kinked.
No water supply Make sure water valve is turned on.
Water backs up in
sink when dish-
washer drains
Garbage disposal or sink
trap full
Run garbage disposal to eliminate food and obstruc-
tions in sink. Make sure sink drains properly.
Marks and discolor-
ation
Aluminum utensils rubbing
against items during wash
cycle
Be sure aluminum utensils, especially light weight, foil-
type pans, do not touch dishes.
Yellow or brown
marks
Iron or manganese in
water
To remove spots, use a non-abrasive cleaner.
Temporary solution:
Pour teaspoon to tablespoon of citric acid crystals
in place of the pre-wash detergent in the detergent
dispenser. Follow this pre-wash with a full detergent
wash. Use the heavy wash program.
Permanent solution: Install an iron removal system in
the water supply.
