Dishwasher Use And Care 3376809

Troubleshooting
Before calling for assistance please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could
save you the cost of a service call.
Dishwasher problems
PROBLEM
Dishwasher does
not run or stops
during a cycle
CHECK THE FOLLOWING
Is the door tightly closed and securely latched?
Has the cycle been set correctly? See pages 5 and 12.
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown or tripped?
If the motor stopped because of an overload, it will automatically
reset itself within a few minutes. If it does not start, call for service.
Is the water supply turned on?
Dishwasher
will not fill
Water remains
in dishwasher
Is the dishwasher wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage?
Is overfill protector stuck in “up” position? Overfill protector should
move up and down freely. Press down to release. See page 17.
Allow cvcle to finish. A small amount of water remainina is normal.
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Check the drain air gap (if installed). If it is clogged, follow the
manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.
Detergent remains
Has the cycle completed?
in covered section
of dispenser
Is the detergent fresh and dry without lumps? See page 10.
Is the bottom rack in backwards? The rack bumpers must face the
dishwasher door.
Dishes not as dry
as you expected
White residue
appears on front
of access panel
Dishwasher will
Is the bottom rack in backwards? The rack bumpers must face the
not close
dishwasher door.
Is the rinse agent dispenser empty? Using a rinse agent greatly
improves drying. See page 11.
Do not use ENERGY SAVER DRY option. See page 13.
Is too much detergent being used? See page 10 for recommended
amounts of detergent.
Some liquid detergents develop excess foam and residue on panel.
Try a different brand to reduce foaming and eliminate buildup.
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