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BEFORE YOU CALL
Vapor at Vent
• Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to
overfl owing. Wipe up any spills with a damp
cloth.
• Check to see that dishwasher is level. (See
Installation Instructions).
Dishwasher Won’t Run
• Check to see if circuit breaker is tripped or if
a fuse is blown.
• Make sure water supply is turned on.
• Check to see if cycle is set correctly. (See
Operating Instructions).
• Is dishwasher set for Delay Start Option?
• Make sure door is closed and latched.
Dishwasher Won’t Fill
• Is water supply turned on?
Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly
• If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer,
make sure the disposer is empty.
• Check to see if the knockout plug has been
removed from inside the food waste disposer
inlet.
• Check to see if drain hose is kinked.
• Make sure cycle is complete, not in a pause.
• Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow or
brown fi lm. A special fi lter installed in the
water supply line will correct this problem.
(See Removing Spots and Film).
• Aluminum utensils can leave gray/black
marks when they rub against other items.
Load Properly.
• Certain high acid foods can cause
discoloration of stainless steel and plastics
if allowed to sit for a long period. Use the
Rinse Only cycle or rinse by hand if not
operating dishwasher at once.
• Mixing stainless steel and silver utensils in
silverware basket can cause pitting of the
stainless steel blades. Avoid mixing stainless
steel and silver.
Cycle Takes a Long Time
• Is cycle in a water heating delay?
• Has the delay start option been selected?
• Has the sanitize option been selected?
Normal Sounds You Will Hear
• Normal sounds include water fi ll, water
circulation and motor sounds.
Dishwasher Leaks
• Use only fresh detergent designed for
automatic dishwashers. Measure detergent
carefully. Try a different brand.
Etching
• Using too much detergent especially in soft
or softened water causes damage that looks
like a fi lm but cannot be removed.
• Adjust the amount of detergent based
on the water hardness. (Check Detergent
Chart).
• Lower the water temperature.
Detergent Left in Dispenser Cup
• Detergent may be old. Discard and use
fresh detergent.
• Be sure the dish load doesn’t block spray
from entering the detergent cup.
• Check to see if cycle has been completed.
• Make sure items do not prevent the
detergent dispenser from opening.
Dishware Stained or Discolored
• Tea and coffee can stain cups. Remove the
stains by hand washing in a solution of 1/2
cup (120 ml) bleach and one quart (1L) of
warm water. Rinse thoroughly.
