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Odor
1. Food debris is present at the bottom of the
dishwasher
2. Food particles are present near the door
seal
3. Dishes left in unit too long before running a
cycle
4. Residual water is present at the bottom of
the dishwasher
5. Drain hose is obstructed
1. Remove the filters and clean according to the “Care
and Maintenance” section of the manual
2. Refer to “Care and Maintenance” section of the manual
3. Run a Rinse and Hold cycle if you do not intend to
immediately wash the dishes
4. Ensure the unit has completely drained from the last cycle
5. Remove any obstructions from the drain hose by call-
ing qualified personnel.
Note: If odor still persists, run the Normal/Regular cycle
until it flushes and interrupt the cycle and place an 8oz.
cup of distilled white vinegar solution on the top rack and
then finish the cycle.
Dishwasher
not filling with
water or
“Check water
supply” dis-
play lights up
1. Restriction in the water supply system
2. Previous wash cycle was not completed
3. Delay start is active
4. Household water supply turned off
1. Ensure that the water supply valve (typically located
under kitchen sink) is open and check that the water sup-
ply line has no kinks or clogs
2. Refer to the “Operating the Dishwasher” section of the
manual.
3. Cancel the delay start or wait until delay start time
completes
4. Turn on water supply
Water leaks
1. Suds
2. Door seal could be pulled away from track
3. Condensation vent is blocked
4. Improper installation
1. Wrong type of detergent results in suds and leaks - use
only dishwasher detergents. If suds still persist, add one
tablespoon of vegetable oil at the bottom of the dish-
washer and run the desired cycle.
2. Ensure the door seal is in the track
3. Ensure that condensation vent is not blocked
4. Have proper installation verified by qualified personnel
(water supply, drain system, leveling, plumbing)
Tub stains
1. Stains on the dishwasher interior are due to
water hardness
2. Silverware in contact with tub
1. Concentrated lemon juice can reduce the build up of
hard water stains. Run Normal cycle until it flushes and
interrupt the cycle and then place an 8oz. cup of the con-
centrated lemon solution on the top rack and finish the
cycle. this can be done periodically to avoid build up.
2. Ensure that silverware does not make contact with the
tub while running a cycle.
Streaks on
glassware or
residue on the
dishes
1. Incorrect rinse aid setting
1. Depending on the hardness of water, adjust the rinse
agent dispenser. Refer to “Adding Detergent and Rinse
Aid” section in the manual
Fascia panel
discolored or
marked
1. Abrasive cleaner used
1. Use mild detergents with soft damp cloth
Noise during
wash cycle
1. Dishes may not be arranged properly
1. Water circulation sound is normal, but if you suspect
items are banging into each other or into the spray arms,
refer to the “Loading the Dishwasher” section of the
manual for optimal arrangement.
Detergent dis-
penser cover
will not shut
1. Improper operation of detergent cover
2. Previous cycle has not been finished or rest
or cycle or interrupted
1. Refer to “Adding Detergent and Rinse Aid” section of
the manual for instructions on opening and closing the
dispenser
2. Refer to the “Operating the Dishwasher” section of the
manual
Unable to
select desired
cycle
1. Previous cycle has not finished
1. Refer to the “Operating the Dishwasher” section of the
manual
Problem
Cause
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