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problem
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
WHAT TO DO
Spots and filming on
Extremely hard water
•
Use a rinse agent to reduce spots
glasses and flatware
and prevent new film buildup.
Low inlet water
•
To remove stubborn spots on glassware:
temperature
1
Remove all metal utensils from the
Overloading the dishwasher
dishwasher.
Improper loading
2
Do not add detergent.
Old or damp powder
3
Select the NORMAL WASH cycle
detergent
and HEATED DRY option.
Rinse agent dispenser
4
Start the dishwasher and allow to run
empty
until the main wash.
Too little detergent
5
Open the door and pour 2 cups
(500 ml) of white vinegar into the
bottom of the dishwasher.
6
Close the door and allow to complete
the cycle. If vinegar rinse doesn’t
work: Repeat as above, except use
1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric acid crystals
instead of vinegar.
Cloudiness on
Combination of soft
•
This is called etching and is permanent.
glassware
water and too much
To prevent this from happening, use less
detergent
detergent if you have soft water. Wash
glassware in the shortest cycle that will get
them clean.
Extended exposure
•
Lower the water heater temperature to
to high-temperature
120°F.
water
Black or gray marks
Aluminum utensils have
•
Remove marks with a mild, abrasive
on dishes
rubbed against dishes
cleaner.
Dishes do not dry
HEATED/SMART DRY
•
Depending on Model, select HEATED
not selected
DRY or SMART DRY.
Rinse agent dispenser is
•
Check the rinse agent dispenser.
empty
Dishwasher is paused
•
To restart the wash cycle, press the selected
wash button.
Low inlet water
•
Run tap until water is hot prior to starting
dishwasher cycle.
•
Assure inlet water temperature is at least
120°F.
•
Depending on your model, select WATER
TEMP HIGH and HEATED DRY or
WATER TEMP SANI and HEATED DRY
options.
Water leaks through
Opening door during
•
Pause the cycle before opening the door.
door handle
cycle without pausing
See page 7.
machine first
Before You Call For Service
Dishwasher
