9.
Troubleshooting
Tips
Befote
CalJing
far Service
Reviewing the charts
on
the following
pages
mqy
save
you
from calling
for
service.
Technical
problems
General
problems
Noise
Problem
Dishwasher
doesn't
start
v\eter
not
pumped
from
dishwasher
Suds
in
the tub
Possible Causes
Fuse
blown.,
or the
c
i~
ru,t breaker
t(YJg
ered
Power
supply
is not
turned on.
Door
of
d~shwasher
not
properly closed.
Kink in drain hose
Filter clogged.
Kitchen sink clogged.
Improper detergent
Spilled ri
ns~a
id
Stained
tub
interior
Detergent with
colourant was used.
Wlite
film
on
inside
surface
There
are
rust
stains
on
cutlery
Knocking
noise
in the
wash
cabinet
Rattling noise
in
the
wash
cabinet
Knocking
noise
in the
water
pipes
Ha
rd
water minerals
The affected items are
not corrosion resistant
The spray arm
is
knocking against
an item in a basket.
Item
of
crockery
• •
1s
insecure
in the wash cabinet.
This may be
ea
used
by on-site installation
or
the cross-section of
the piping.
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Vvha't
To
Do
Replace fuse
or
reset circuit breaker. Remove any other
appliances sharing
the
same circuit with the dtshwasher
Make sure the dishwasher
Is
turned on
a.nd
the door
is
closed securely.
Make sure the power cord is properly plugged into the
wall socket.
Close dishwasher making sure that door l.atohes.
Check drain hose.
Check the course filter.
(see section titled " Cleaning The Filter")
Check kitchen sink to make sure it is draining well.
If
problem is kitchen sink not draining ,you may need
a plumber rather than a serviceman for dishwasher.
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 "soak" wash
cycle to drain out the water . Repeat if necessary.
Always wipe up rinse-aid spills immediately.
Make sure that the detergent is the one without
colourant.
To
clean the interior, use a damp sponge with
dishwasher detergent and wear rubber gloves.
Never use any other cleaner than dishwasher
detergent for the risk
of
foaming or suds.
The items should be corrosi
on
resistant
Interrupt the program, and rearrange the items
which are obstructing the spray arm.
Interrupt the program,
and
rearrange the items
of
crockery.
This has no influence
on
dishwasher function.
if
in
doubt
contact a suitably qualified plumber.