PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION
'D'i'shwasherwill not statt Dishwasher not receiving elec- Check electrical connecti0nl house fuse or circuit breaker
tricity
Dialnot in correct positionfor cycle
selected.
Make sure dial is turned far"enough, cycle button is fully pushed in and
door is latched.
Dishwasher will not fill with No water supply Make sure water supply valve under sink is fully turned on Cleanfloat
water
Water inlet valve clogged Check water valve supply line - may be clogged with sediment Clean
out.
Dishwasher leaks Dishwasher not level. Level dishwasher as described in Installation Instructions for built-in
dishwashers. Do not place dishwasher on carpet.
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Too much sudsing Improper detergent or improper amount used Refer to table on page
9 Use fresh automatic dishwasr_er detergent only or'try a different
brand.
If hand dishwashingdetergent is used by mistake, pour one measuring ..
cup of vegetable oil in bottom of tub and run dishwasher through a L
complete Normal Wash cycle with recommendedamount of automatic
dishwasher detergent
Clean float. _....... "
Raise water heater thermostat tO 60°0(i40°F), if necessary Use
Water Heat option, if available Do not use dishwasher during or right '
after other heavy hot water use (bathing, laundry)
Dishes not clean
Float sticking
Water is not hot
Improper loading
Spray arms not turning-ireety
Make sure dishes are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and
items drain properly Do not overload. Do not nest items
Be sure a utensil has not blocked spray arm
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Household water pressure too low
Spray arm plugged
If water pressure is low, do not use water for othe_ purposes (bathing,
laundry) while dishwasher is running
Clean out holes in spray arms See page t2
Old detergent Use only fresh automatic dishwasher detergent Store tightly closed in
a cool, dry place Discardotd, lumpy or separated detergent Donot fill
detergent cups until ready to wash
Dishwasher odor Soiled dishes held too long in Use Rinse Hold cycle if dishes wilt not be washed at end of day
dishwasher.
Vinyl rack coating. Plastic odor will be gone after several weeks use
Soil build-up around float and below Check and clean periodically See User Maintenance section
door
Dishware chipped or broken Improper loading.
Do not overload Load glasses in upper rack only Place items in rows
between prongs See Proper Loading section for tips
Dishes and interior of dishwasher Iron ot manganese in water Install an iron or manganese filter' in home water supply.
brown or yellow
Bronze tarnish on silverplate Sitverplateworn off exposing base Remove tarnish with silver polish Replate silvel.
metalqakes on bronze hue
Silverware stained Undissolved detergent contacting Avoid spilling dry detergent on wet silverware. Clean with silver polish
wet silverware
Acidic or salty food soils Use Rinse Hold cycle Certain foods left on silverware for extended
periods of time may cause pitting
Detergent cup does not open Detergentcup lid positioned wrong Use detergent dispenser instructions
at start of cycle
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