Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The following information may help
you with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair professional. The items listed in the following charts may not be covered by your prod-
uct warranty.
Problem
Cause
Dishwasher
1.
Door may not be properly latched.
does not start
2.
Unit may not be turned on.
3.
Unit not reset or previous cycle not completed.
4.
Delay start engaged.
5.
Interruption of electrical power supply to
dishwasher or circuit breaker or blown fuse.
6.
The door may have been closed without first
selecting a cycle.
7.
Water supply may not be turned on.
Dishwasher
Default factory settings alert the customer that the
beeping
cycle has completed by beeping. This feature can be
(end of cycle
deactivated if so desired.
signal)
Display does
1.
A fuse may have been blown or circuit breaker
not illuminate
tripped.
or console
2.
Door not closed or latched.
lights are not
on
Dishwasher
1.
Incoming water is not warm enough.
seems to run a
2.
Cycle time can vary due to soil and water
long time
conditions.
3.
Rinse aid dispenser is empty.
4.
Dishwasher connected to cold water supply.
5.
The type of cycle options selected may add time
to the cycle.
Dishes aren't
1.
Spray arm movement is obstructed.
getting clean
2.
Spray arm nozzles clogged.
enough
3.
Improper use of detergents.
4.
Filters could be clogged.
5.
Dishes are nested or loaded too close together.
6.
Selected wash cycle is not suitable for food soil
condtions.
7.
Make sure incoming water is at 120°F.
Dishes are not
1.
Rinse Aid dispenser is empty. (Rinse Aid indicator
getting dry
is activated).
enough
2.
Improper loading of dishes.
3.
Dry Assist.
Note: Plastic or Teflon do not typically dry as
completely as other items due to their inherent
properties.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Action
1.
Shut the door completely.
2.
Press the main power switch to turn unit on.
3.
To reset, refer to "Canceling a cycle/Changing a cycle" section in
this manual.
4.
To reset, refer to "Delay Start" section in this manual.
5.
Check circuit breaker or blown fuse.
6.
Select a cycle and then close the door.
7.
Check and turn on water supply.
To adjust the volume or deactivate, refer to "Cycle Completion Signal"
section in this manual.
1.
Check the fuse or circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset
the breaker if necessary.
2.
Ensure that door is properly latched and completely closed.
1.
Before starting a cycle, run hot water faucet at the sink nearest to the
dishwasher. Incoming water should be at 120°F.
2.
Sensors in the dishwasher automatically 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.
5.
Check the "Dishwasher Cycles and Options" chart.
1.
Ensure that spray arm movement is not blocked by hand rotating
spray arms.
2.
Remove the spray arms and clean according to the Spray Arms por-
tion of the "Care and Maintenance" section of this manual.
3.
Increase or decrease detergent depending on the water hardness.
Refer to Table in the "Detergent" section.
4.
Clean the filter. Refer to the Filters portion of the "Care and Mainte-
nance" section of this manual.
5.
Rearrange load such that water spray can reach all items in the dish-
washer. See also "Loading the Dishwasher" section of this manual.
6.
Refer to "Dishwasher Cycles and Options" section of this manual.
1.
Add rinse aid. The use of rinse aid improves drying.
2.
Rearrange load to ensure items are not nested. Refer also to the
"Loading the Dishwasher" section of this manual.
3.
Activate "Dry Assist" option.
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