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Remove any other appliances from the circuit. Noise Some of the sounds you’ll hear are normal • Soft food disposal shredding action. • Drain valve opening to pump water out. • Timer control as cycle progresses. • Detergent cup opening. • The motor stopping during the drying period. Utensils are not secure in the rack or something small has dropped into the rack • Make sure everything is secured in dishwasher. Motor hums • Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis. If you do not use your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week. This will help keep the seal moist and the garbage disposer clear. Detergent cup lid won’t latch Dial is not in the OFF position • Turn the Dial to OFF and slide the door latch to the left. Detergent left in dispenser cups Dishes are blocking the detergent cups • Reposition the dishes. Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 19 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Water standing in This is normal the bottom of the tub Water won’t pump Drain is clogged out of the tub Suds in the tub Correct detergent wasn’t used • A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated. • If you have an air gap, clean it. • Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you may need a plumber. • If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear. • Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing. • 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. Rinse agent was spilled • Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately. Steam This is normal • Steam comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and when water is being pumped out. 20 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Stained tub interior Detergent with colorant was used Dishes don’t dry Low inlet water temperature • Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor the tub interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration. If cup is discolored, change to detergent without any colorant. • Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. Rinse agent dispenser • Check the rinse agent is empty dispenser. Dishes and flatware Inlet water temperature • Raise the water heater not clean is below 120°F. temperature to 120°F. • Use the TEMPBOOST option. Water pressure is • Turn on a faucet. Is water temporarily low coming out more slowly than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher. Air gap is clogged • Clean the air gap. Improper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the wash arm. Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 21 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Spots and filming Extremely hard water • To remove stubborn spots on glasses and from glassware: flatware Low inlet water 1 Remove all metal temperature utensils from the dishwasher. Overloading the 2 Do not add detergent. dishwasher 3 Select the longest cycle. 4 Start the dishwasher and Improper loading allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes. Dishwasher will Old or damp powder now be in the main wash. detergent 5 Open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white Rinse agent dispenser vinegar into the bottom of empty the dishwasher. 6 Close the door and allow Too little detergent 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 glassware water and too much is permanent. To prevent detergent this from happening, use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean. Water temperature • Lower the water heater entering the dishwasher temperature. exceeds 150°F. Black or gray Aluminum utensils have • Remove marks with a mild, marks on dishes rubbed against dishes abrasive cleaner. 22 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Yellow or brown film Tea or coffee stains • Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and 3 cups warm water. WARNING Before cleaning interior, wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the heating element to cool down. Failure to do so can result in burns. An overall yellow or brown film can be caused by iron deposits in water • A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this problem. Contact a water softener company. White film on inside surfaces Hard water minerals • To clean the int...