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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
DISHWASHER
A fuse in
your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
WON’T RUN reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
UNUSUAL NOISE
Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have
droppd
from
the rack. Water is causing utensils to
ratie.
Make sure everything is securely placed
in dishwasher.
DISHES DON’T DRY Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (Seepage
6,)
Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the
bottom rack.
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading.
UNCLEAN DISHES Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least
120°F.
(To test, seepage 6.)
AND
FLA~ARE
To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful
Mat
you
do not
turn
the
dhd
any
farther than necessary to start the dishwasher.
Water pressure may be temporarily low.
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on a faucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Plugged air gap. (See page 11.)
Improper rack loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)
BLACK OR GRAY Aluminum deposits
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leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove
MARKS ON DISHES
marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.
DETERGENT LEFT
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking
IN DISPENSER CUPS
detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded
items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service.
Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it
away. The detergent may not be working
well,
Try another brand.
CHIPPING OF CHINA
Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china
are secure and can’t jar loose, (See pages 8 and 9 for correct way to load glassware.)
Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the
rack into the dishwasher.
Always use the top rack for delicate items.
SMALL AMOUNT OF
Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean
WATER STANDING water. It’s there to keep the water
sed
lubricated.
IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB
WATER WON’T PUMP
If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air
OUT OF THE TUB
gap, if you have one. (Seepage 11.)
Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.
If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not
clogged.
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