Troubleshooting Guide
Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to
amalfunction of the dishwasher itself. The following information may hel-
pyou with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair professional.
Problem
1. Door may not be properly
latched.
2. Unit may not be turned on.
3. Unit not reset or previous cycle
not completed.
Dishwasher
4. Delay start engaged.
does not
5. Interruption of electrical power
start
supply to dishwasher or blown
fuse.
6. The door may have been closed
without first selecting a cycle.
7. Water supply may not be turned
on.
Display does
1. A fuse may have been blown or
not illumi-
circuit breaker tripped.
nate
2. Door not closed or latched.
Note: The display only illuminates
when the door is opened and controls
are visible.
Dishwasher
1. Incoming water is not warm
seems to run
enough.
a long time
2. Cycle time can vary due to soil
and water conditions.
3. Rinse agent dispenser is empty.
4. Dishwasher connected to cold
water supply.
Note: Refer to "Wash Cycle Informa-
tion" section in this manual for typical
cycle lengths.
Dishes are
1. Rinse aid dispenser is empty.
not getting
2. Improper loading of dishes.
Note: Plastic or Teflon do not typically dry
dry enough
as well as other items due to their inherent
properties.
Cause
Action
1. Shut the door completely until you
hear a click.
2. Press the main power switch to
turn unit on.
3. To reset, refer to "Cancel a Cycle"
in this manual.
4. To reset, refer to "Delay Start" in
the "Dishwasher Cycles and
Options" section in this manual.
5. Check circuit breaker.
6. Select a cycle and close the door.
7. Check and turn on water supply.
1. Check the fuse or circuit breaker
box and replace the fuse or reset the
breaker if necessary.
2. Ensure door is properly latched
and completely closed.
1. Before starting a cycle, run hot
water faucet at the sink closest to
the dishwasher.
2. Sensors in the dishwasher auto-
matically increase the cycle time to
ensure a good wash when heavy soil
is detected.
3. Add rinse aid.
4. Verify dishwasher is connected to
hot water supply plumbing.
1. Add rinse agent - the use of rinse
agent improves drying.
2. Rearrange load to ensure items are
not nesting (see "Loading the Dish-
washer" section of the manual).
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