PROBLEM
Dishwasher will not fill
Dishwasher will not drain/
water in tub bottom
Detergent cup is not empty
Dishwasher seems noisy
Cycle takes too long
Dishwasher has an odor
Dishwasher leaks
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Troubleshooting
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SOLUTION
• Be sure door is latched securely.
• Be sure the water is turned on.
• Check that the pad is properly selected for a cycle.
• Allow time for select models to drain/pause before filling.
• Check your home’s circuit breaker or fuse box.
• Check inlet hose for a kink.
• Check water valve inlet for sediment and clean if necessary.
• If hooked up to a food waste disposer, be sure the knock-out is removed from the
disposer inlet.
• Be sure the drain hose is elevated at least 32” so water cannot siphon back into the
tub.
• Check for food obstruction in the drain or disposer.
• Check drain hose for a kink.
• Check your home’s circuit breaker or fuse box.
• Check that the cycle is completed.
• Check that the cycle is completed.
• Be sure dispenser is not blocked.
• Use fresh detergent stored in a cool, dry place.
• A water valve hiss during fill is normal.
• Water circulation sounds are normal.
• A ticking noise is a normal timer sound.
• A thumping sound may be a wash arm bumping an item that is extending beyond the
racks. Readjust load to avoid obstructing wash arm.
• Chopping or grinding sounds may be heard as the internal chopper blade chops hard
items like fruit seeds, nuts, etc.
• Humming during the drain is normal.
• A snap noise is the detergent cup lid hitting the door liner when the dishwasher door
is opened at the end of the cycle. This is normal.
• Proper installation affects the noise level.
•
Hi Temp or Temp Boost
(select models) has been selected and the cycle is extended
to heat water.
• Check to see that the incoming water temperature is 120° F (49° C).
• Run dishes being held in the dishwasher through a Rinse Only cycle
(select models)
.
• Many dishwashers have a “new” smell when first installed. This will dissipate with use.
• Dishwasher may not be draining properly. (See “Dishwasher Will Not Drain” section.)
• For a strong odor, place baking soda in both sides of the detergent cup. Select
Normal Wash
cycle and allow the water to circulate for about 10 minutes. Interrupt
the cycle by unlatching the door and let it stand overnight. Restart the dishwasher by
latching the door and allow it to complete the cycle. Another alternative is to use a
dishwasher cleaning product such as Jet-Dry Dishwasher Cleaner*.
• Check that the dishwasher is level. (Refer to the Installation Instructions.)
• Suds can cause the dishwasher to overflow. Measure the detergent carefully and use
only detergents designed for use in a dishwasher. Less detergent is needed in soft
water. Try another brand of detergent if sudsing continues.
• Follow directions closely on how to add a forgotten item (pg. 3).
• To avoid rinse aid leaking from the dispenser (select models), be sure the lid is
securely attached.
*Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturer.
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