Manual

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PROBLEM SOLUTION
HARD WATER (WHITE
RESIDUE ON DISHWASHER
INTERIOR OR GLASSWARE)
NOTE: Extremely hard water mineral deposits can cause damage to your dishwasher and make
it difcult to achieve good cleaning. You may bring water samples to Sears to check your water
hardness level. A water softener is strongly recommended if your hardness is 15 grains or more. If a
water softener is not installed, the following steps may help:
Use a commercial cleaner designed for dishwashers once per month.
Clean the Ultra Wash
®
lters at least once per month.
Always use a rinse aid.
Always use a high-quality, fresh detergent.
Use a detergent booster/water softener additive designed for dishwashers.
ODORS NOTE: If the dishwasher is not used daily, you can run a rinse cycle with the partial load until a full
load is ready to run, or use the Top Rack Only option (on some models) for partial loads.
Run a vinegar rinse through the dishwasher by putting 2 cups (500 mL) of white vinegar in an upright
glass measuring cup in the lower rack. Run a normal cycle with the Heated Dry option turned off. Do
not use detergent.
The dishwasher may not be draining properly. See the “WATER REMAINS IN THE TUB/WILL NOT
DRAIN” section in the “Troubleshooting” section.
NOISY NOTES:
 Surging sounds can occur periodically throughout the cycle while the dishwasher is draining.
 Normal water valve hissing may be heard periodically.
 A normal snap sound may be heard when the detergent dispenser opens during the cycle and
when the door is opened at the end of the cycle.
 Improper installation will affect noise levels.
Be sure the lters are properly installed.
A thumping sound may be heard if items extend beyond the racks and interfere with the wash arms.
Readjust the dishware and resume the cycle.
FOOD SOILS REMAIN ON
DISHES
Be sure the dishwasher is loaded correctly. Improper loading can greatly decrease the washing
performance. See the “Loading for Best Cleaning and Drying Performance” section.
Check lter to ensure it is properly installed. Clean it if needed. See the “Cleaning Instructions”
section in the “Ultra Wash
®
Filtration System” section for details.
Select the proper cycle and option for the type of soils. The Pots & Pans cycle with the
TurboZone
®
(on some models) option can be used for tougher loads.
Be sure the incoming water temperature is at least 120°F (49ºC).
Use the proper amount of fresh detergent. More detergent is needed for heavier-soiled loads and
hard water conditions.
Scrape food from dishes prior to loading (do not prerinse).
DID NOT SANITIZE If the sanitized light is blinking, the load is NOT sanitized. The cycle was interrupted in the nal rinse,
or your water heater is set too low. Set your water heater to 120ºF (49ºC).
DAMAGE TO DISHWARE Improper loading can cause dishes to become chipped or damaged. See the specic loading
instructions within this guide.
BLINKING LIGHTS If Start/Resume or any status lights are blinking and the dishwasher will not run, close the door and
push START/RESUME. If the dishwasher still will not run, call service.
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