
PROBLEM
BLACK
ON
WATER
PUMP
OUT OF THE
SUDS
THE
MOTOR
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Aluminum
utensils
marks when they rub against dishes.
marks
with a mild
cleanser.
around
the
outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the
normal. It is clean
water.
keep
the water
lubricated.
If the
entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air
gap, you have one, (See Care and Cleaning section.)
Check
kitchen
Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.
If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. sure disposer is
clogged.
detergents are not meant for dishwashers.
USE ONLY
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO
tub:
Open the dishwasher. Let suds
Add 1 gallon
of cold
tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out
turning the
until a drain period is reached.
Repeat if necessary.
Suds can cause unit to
That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s
designed for automatic dishwashers.
the rinse
can
during washing. This
lead
Wipe up
spill rinse agent with a damp cloth.
Dishwasher has
used on a regular basis.
If
not use your dishwasher often,
it to
and pump out once every week.
This
help keep
moist, and the garbage disposer clear.
Some
contain colorant
of dyes) that
the tub
interior with
use. Chink
cup
signs any discoloration.
is discolored, change to detergent without any
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