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Questions?

Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY i

DISHWASHER
WONT RUN ^

A fuse in your home may be blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
reset circuit bfeafer. Remoye any other appliances from ilie circuit.

UNUSUAL NOISE

Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from

the rack, water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed
in dishwasher.

DISHES DON’T DRY

Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See page 6.)

Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack may be spilling into the

bottom rack.

Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading.

UNCLEAN DISHES

AND FLATWARE

Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least 120°F. (To test, see page 6.)

To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any

further than necessary to start the dishwasher.

Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.

Plugged air gap. (See page 11.)

Improper rack loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)

BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES

Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove

mnrlfs with a mild abrasive cleanser.

DETERGENT LEFT

IN DISPENSER CUPS

Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that may be blocking
detergent cup.

The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded
items. It you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on

detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service.

Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it away.
The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.

DETERGENT CUP

WONT LATCH

AFTER ADDING
DETERGENT

Cycle Indicator dial must be in OFF position for cup to close and latch properly.

If you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not
advance to OFF by itself.

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