User's Manual

SELF-ItELP

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

Dishes do not dry

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Rinse-aid dispenser is empty. Fill rinse-aid dispenser.

A fuse may have blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker at

your fuse box/breaker box.

Door of dishwasher not properly closed. Close dishwasher making sure that door latches.

Indicator light(s) do

not come on

Dishwasher does not

start

Dishwasher runs a 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 that before starting the

dishwasher: open the hot water faucet at the sink nearest the dishwasher and 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. Air gap (type installed at sink)

from dishwasher 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 serviceman for the dishwasher.

Detergent dispenser A program was not completely finished.

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.

dishes

Streaks on glassware Too much rinse-aid used.

Rattling noises Utensils not properly arranged.

Suds in dishwasher Incorrect type of detergent used. Use only automatic dishwasher detergents.

Unsatisfactory

washing result

• Incorrect amount of detergent or rinse agent.

• Utensils incorrectly arranged or rack overloaded.

• Wash ann rotation blocked by utensils.

• Filters not properly fitted into position.

• Clogged nozzles in wash arm(s)

• Unsuitable program selected.

TABLE 4.