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TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested
here and possibly avoid the cost
Dishwasher
is not operating
properly
•
Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle
Is the Start/Resume indicator flashing? Opening the door or
interrupting the power stopped the cycle. Close the door and
press START/RESUME.
Does the Start/Resume
indicator flash 3 times when you
•
press START/RESUME? The dishwasher is waiting for you to
open the door after the last cycle. Open and close the door,
then press START/RESUME.
Is the door closed tightly and latched?
(NOTE: On models with a dual-digit display, the control
displays "- -" during a cycle if it believes the door is not
latched.)
Is the right cycle selected? Refer to the "Cycle Selection
Charts."
Is there power to the dishwasher?
Has a household fuse
blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Has the motor stopped due to an overload? The motor
automatically
resets itself within a few minutes. If it does not
restart, call for service.
Is the water shutoff valve (if installed) turned on?
It is normal for certain cycles to repeatedly pause for several
seconds during the main wash.
•
Clean light is flashing
The dishwasher
has malfunctioned.
Call for service to check
heater circuit.
•
Dishwasher will not fill
Is the overfill protection float able to move up and down
freely? Press down to release.
•
Dishwasher seems to run too long
Is the water supplied to the dishwasher hot enough? The
dishwasher runs longer while heating water. Refer to the
"Dishwasher Efficiency Tips" section.
A delay automatically
occurs in some wash and rinse cycles
until the water reaches the proper temperature.
•
Water remains in the dishwasher
Is the cycle complete?
•
Detergent remains in the covered section of the
dispenser
Is the cycle complete?
Is the detergent lump-free?
Replace detergent if necessary.
•
White residue on the front of the access panel
Was too much detergent used? Refer to the "Detergent
Dispenser" section.
Is the brand of detergent making excess foam? Try a different
brand to reduce foaming and eliminate buildup.
of a service call...
Odor in the dishwasher
Are dishes washed only every 2 or 3 days? Run a rinse cycle
once or twice a day until you have a full load.
Does the dishwasher have a new plastic smell? Run a vinegar
rinse as described in "Spotting and filming on dishes" later in
this Troubleshooting
guide.
Condensation
on the kitchen counter (built-in models)
Is the dishwasher aligned with the countertop?
Moisture from
the vent in the dishwasher
console can form on the counter.
Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information.
Dishes are not completely
clean
•
Food soil left on the dishes
Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the "Dishwasher
Loading" section.
Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing
results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the
dishwasher. Refer to the "Dishwasher Efficiency
Tips" section.
Did you use the correct amount of fresh detergent?
Use
recommended
dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the
"Detergent Dispenser" section. Detergent must be fresh to be
effective. Store detergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy soil and/
or hard water generally require extra detergent.
Do you have hard water? You may need to increase the
amount of detergent you are using. Refer to the "Detergent
Dispenser" section. Also, you may need to switch to a
detergent with a phosphorus
content of 8.7%.
Is detergent caked in dispenser? Use fresh detergent only. Do
not allow detergent to sit for several hours in a wet dispenser.
Clean dispenser when caked detergent is present.
Is the pump or spray arm clogged by labels from bottles and
cans?
Is the home water pressure high enough for proper
dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be 20 to
120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. A booster
pump on the water supply can be added if pressure is too
low.
Are high suds slowing the wash arm? Do not use soap or
laundry detergents. Use recommended
dishwasher
detergents only.
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