Before Calling for Service
Reviewing the charts on the following pages may make you be free of calling for service.
Problem
Possible Causes
Whatîo Do
Fuse blown,
or
the Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other
circuit breaker acted appliances sharing the same circuit with the dishwasher
Dishwasher
Power supply is
doesn't run
not turned on
Water pressure
islow
Drain pump
doesn't
stop
Overflow
Noise
Suds in
the tub
Sorne audible
sounds are normal
Utensils are not
secure
in the
baskets or
something small
has dropped
into
the basket
Motor hums
lmproper detergent
Spilled rinse agent
Stained tub Detergent with
interior
colorant was used
Dishes and
flatware
not clean
Spots and
filming on
glasses and
flatware
lmproper program
lmproper basket
loading
1 Extremely hard
water
2 Low inlet
temperature
3 Overloading the
dishwasher
4 lmproper loading
5 Old
ordamp
powder
detergent
6 Empty rinse agent
dispenser
7
Incorrect
dosage
of detergent
Make sure
the
dishwasher is turned on and
the
door is
closed securely. Make sure the power cord is properly
plugged into
the
wall socket.
Check that the water supply is connected properly and
the water is turned on.
The system is designed
to detect
an
overrIow.
When
il
does, il shuts off the circulation pump and turns on the
drain pump.
Sound from detergent cup opening.
To 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 moisi.
Use only the special dishwasher detergent to avoid
suds. If this occurs,
open
the dishwasher and let suds
evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close
and latch the dishwasher, then start the "pre-rinse" wast
cycle to drain out the water ... Repeat
if
necessary.
Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
Make sure that the detergent is the one without colorant
Select a stronger programme.
Make sure that the action of the detergent dispenser
and spray arms are not blocked by large dishware.
To remove spots from glassware:
1 Take out all metal utensils out of the dishwasher.
2 Do not add
detergent.
3 Choose the longes! cycle.
4
Start the
dishwasher and allow
it
to run for about
18 to 22 minutes, then it will be in the main wash.
5 Open the door to pour 2 cups
of white vinegar
into the bottom of the dishwasher.
6 Close the door and let the dishwasher complete
the cycle. If the vinegar does not work: Repeat
as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml)of citric acid
crystals instead of vinegar.
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Cloudiness
on glassware
Yellowor
brown film
on
inside
surfaces
Combination
of soft
Use
less
detergent
if you
have soft water and
select a
water and too much
shortest
cycle to wash
the glassware and to get them
detergent
clean.
Tea or coffee stains
Iron deposits in
water can cause
an overall film
Using a solution of 1/2 cup of bleach and 3 cups of
warm water to remove
the
stains by hand.
ÂWARNING
You have to wait for 20 minutes after a cycle to let the
heating elements cool down before cleaning interior;
otherwise, burns will happen.
You have
to
call a
water
softener company for a special
filter.
To clean the interior, use a damp sponge with
White film on
dishwasher detergent and wear rubber gloves. Never
inside surface
Hard water minerais
use
any
other cleaner than
dishwasher detergent for the
risk
of foaming or suds.
The Detergent
dispenser lid
cannot be
closed prop
-erly
Clogged detergent re
-sidue is blocking the
Clean the detergent from the catch.
catch
Detergent left
Dishes black
in dispenser
detergent Cups
Re-loading the dishes properly.
cups
Steam
Black or
gray marks
on dishes
Water
standing on
the
bottom
of the
tub
Dishwasher
leaks
N I
h
There
is some steam coming through the vent by the
orma P enomenon
door latch during drying and water draining.
Aluminum utensils
have
rubbed
against dishes
This is normal
Use a mild abrasive cleaner to eliminate those marks.
A small amount of clean water around the outlet on
the tub bottom keeps the water seal lubricated.
Be careful not to overfill the rinse aid dispenser.
Overfill dispenser or
Spilled rinse aid could cause oversudsing and
lead
rinse aid spills
to overflowing. Wipe away any spills with a damp cloth.
Dishwasher
isn't level
Make sure the dishwasher is level.
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