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Use This Problem Solver
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
pins, or something small may have dropped from
the rack. Water is causing utensils to
Make sure everything is securely placed
in dishwasher.
DISHES DON’T DRY
Make sure
water temperature is correct. (See page 10.)
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.
Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.
UNCLEAN DISHES
Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least
(To test, seepage 10.)
AND FLATWARE
Water pressure may be temporarily low, Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
air gap. (See page 19.)
Improper rack loading. (See pages 12-14.)
OR GRAY
Aluminum deposits often 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 the
IN DISPENSER CUPS
detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by
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.
CLOUDINESS ON
If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is
GLASSWARE
The film cannot be removed.
can be prevented:
Useless detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the
shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds
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