Avanti DW18 - Manual (Page 15)

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PROBLEMS WITH YOUR DISHWASHER?
You can solve many common dishwasher problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service
call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Dishwasher does not
operate. The circuit breaker tripped or blown
fuse.
Power supply is not turned on.
Water pressure is low. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Remove any other appliances sharing the
same circuit with the dishwasher.
Make sure the dishwasher is turned on and
the door is closed securely.
Make sure the power cord is properly
connected.
Check that the water supply is connected
properly and the water is turned on.
Drain pump doesn’t
stop Overflow The system is designed to detect an overflow.
When it does, it shuts off the circulation pump
and turns on the drain pump.
Noise Some audible sounds are normal.
Utensils are not secure in the racks or
something small has dropped into the
rack.
Motor hums. Sound from soft food shredding action and
detergent cup opening.
Ensure everything is secured in the
dishwasher.
Dishwasher has not been used regularly. If
you do not use it often, remember to set it to
fill and pump out every week, which will help
keep the seal moist.
Suds in the tub Improper detergent.
Spilled rinse agent. Use only the special dishwasher detergent to
avoid suds.
To remove suds from the tub, open the
dishwasher and let suds evaporate .Add 1
gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and
latch the dishwasher, pump out water by
slowly turning the dial until a drain period is
reached. Repeat if necessary.
Always wipe up rinse agent spills
immediately.
Stained tub interior Detergent with colorant was used.
Some tomato-based foods can stain Make sure that the detergent is the one
without colorant.
Use of the RINSE ONLY cycle after adding
the dish to the load can decrease the level of
staining.
Dishes don’t dry Rinse agent dispenser is empty.
Low inlet water temperature. Check the rinse agent dispenser.
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct.
Dishes and flatware
not clean. Improper program.
Improper rack loading.
Low inlet water temperature. Select a stronger program.
Make sure large dishware does not block the
detergent dispenser or the wash arms.
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct.
Cloudiness on Combination of soft water and too This is called etching and is permanent. To