12
Sanitized LED
Blinks or
Incomplete
Sanitization
Message at End of
Cycle (Control
Could Not Confirm
Sanitization
Achieved)
1. Door opened
during final rinse
or dry.
Instruct customer
2.Incoming water
under 84ºF (29ºC).
1. Be sure dishwasher is
connected to the hot water
supply.
2. Confirm temperature at
sink (recommend 120°F
[49°C]). Instruct customer
to run water at sink before
running dishwasher.
3. Unplug dishwasher or
disconnect power and
check all connections and
measure resistance in
Temperature Sensing
circuit. Replace OWI if
resistance is high.
3. Heating problem.
Refer to “Service Error
Codes” table.
7-1
4. Thermistor/OWI
sensor problem.
Refer to “Service Error
Codes” table.
3-1
3-2
5. Intermittent door
switch/latch
connection.
See same checks as for
5-1 Error. Refer to “Service
Error Codes” table.
6. Diverter problem
prevented water from
heating in final rinse
(plastic tub models
only).
Refer to “Service Error
Codes” table.
9-1
9-2
7. Line voltage too
low to heat fast
enough.
Check power source.
Confirm at least 100 VAC.
8. Air pressure surges
in dishwasher due to
washing with high
suds causes brief
opening of door
switch contacts
during final rinse.
Refer to “Service Error
Codes” table.
6-3
Melted Dishware
and/or Spray Arm
and/or Dishwasher
Always Hot
1. Customer uses
non-dishwasher safe
dishes or loads plastic
dishes directly over
heater.
Instruct customer.
2. Temperature
sensing problem.
Refer to “Service Error
Codes” table.
3-1
3. Water heating
problem. Heater
stuck on.
Refer to “Service Error
Codes” table.
7-2
4. Water heater
displaced from
mounting clip and/or
pulled off center.
Inspect heater. Adjust back
into position if needed.
Noisy Operation
1. Spray arm stalled
or blocked and
spraying on the door.
- Instruct customer if
blocked.
- Check spray arm rotation
and inspect for plugged
nozzles. If plugged, clean
nozzles and confirm filters
are installed properly.
2. Diverter problem.
Refer to “Service Error
Codes” table.
9-1, 9-2
9-3
3. Motor problems
force cycle to start
and stop repeatedly.
Refer to “Service Error
Codes” table.
4. No or low water.
Refer to “Service Error
Codes” table.
6-1, 6-2
6-3, 6-4
5. Drains too long.
1. Long drain due to OWI
sensor problem. Refer to
“Service Error Codes” table
for 3-3.
2. Unplug dishwasher or
disconnect power.
3-3
Customer
Description
Potential Causes
Check
Related
Error
Code
Noisy Operation
(cont.)
5. Drains too long.
(cont.)
3. Check for blockages
from sump check valve to
customer’s plumbing.
Potential problems,
plugged garbage disposer
or plug not knocked out,
drain loop check valve
stuck, and/or plugged
hoses.
4. Remove drain pump and
check impeller (normally
there is some uneven
resistance). If it is stripped,
replace drain pump.
3-3
6. Loose connection
in vent circuit and/or
open vent wax motor.
Unplug dishwasher or
disconnect power and
check resistances of vent
wax motor and all
connections in the vent
circuit. Fix/replace open
connection/part.
7. Open fuse on
control to vent.
Refer to “Fuse Service
Check” in “Meter Check of
Loads and Fuses” section.
8. Vent drive circuit on
the control.
Unplug dishwasher or
disconnect power and
replace control.
9. Fan runs (makes
noise) after cycle
completed (on models
with fan).
Dishwasher is designed to
keep fan running after cycle
to avoid moisture buildup
in dishwasher. Fan will turn
off if door is opened longer
than 5 seconds. Instruct
customer.
10. Excessive fan
noise due to faulty fan
(on models with fan).
1. Check fan operation
during Service Diagnostics
Test cycle.
2. Unplug dishwasher or
disconnect power.
3. Replace fan if fan does
not spin freely.
Leaks or Drips
Onto Cabinet
or Floor
1. Loose connection
in vent circuit and/or
open vent wax motor.
Unplug dishwasher or
disconnect power and
check resistances of vent
wax motor and all
connections in the vent
circuit. Fix/replace open
connection/part.
2. Open fuse on
control to vent.
Refer to “Fuse Service
Check” in “Meter Check of
Loads and Fuses” section.
3. Vent drive circuit on
the control.
Unplug dishwasher or
disconnect power and
replace control.
4. Fan problem (on
models with fan).
Refer to “Service Error
Codes” table.
10-3
5. Too many suds.
Refer to “Service Error
Codes” table.
6-3
6-4
6. Leaking
dishwasher.
Check door/tub gasket and
all water connections under
dishwasher. Refer to
“Service Error Codes” table.
6-1
6-3
7. Unit not level
(leaning forward) and
water surges over
front lip during cycle.
Check error history for Float
Error 6-4. Error 6-4 is likely
to occur if unit is
significantly out of level and
leaning forward. Refer to
“Service Error Codes” table.
6-4
8. Air pressure surge
when door is opened
and immediately
closed while
dishwasher is hot can
force droplets out of
the vent duct.
Instruct customer to leave
door open a few minutes
before re-closing, if opened
while dishwasher is hot.
Customer
Description
Potential Causes
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Related
Error
Code
W10880570A
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