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TROUBLESHOOTING 49 ENGLISH Problem Spots and filming on dishes. Possible Cause Low water temperature. Overloading. Improper loading. Insufficient water pressure. Insufficient detergent. Rinse aid dispenser is empty. Hard water buildup in the tub. Noise Some level of noise is normal during operation. The dishwasher is not level. Nozzle arm knocking against dishes. Dishes don't dry. Rinse agent dispenser empty. Lamps do not illuminate. Spray arms do not rotate smoothly. Power is not connected. Holes of spray arms are blocked by food particles. Upper rack is crooked. Rack is poorly adjusted. Dishwasher continuously chimes when the door is opened, during or right after a cycle has completed. This is a safety measure. Contact with escaping steam or the hot contents of the dishwasher could result in injury. Solutions ••Water supply should be at least 120 °F for best wash performance. ••Do not overload the dishwasher. ••See the Operation section. ••Water pressure should be between 20 and 80 psi. ••Add the recommended amount of detergent. See the Operation section. ••Refill rinse aid dispenser. ••Remove all dishes, silverware and silverware holder from dishwasher. Only racks should remain in tub. For best results, use citric acid powder (can be found in canning sections of most grocery stores or online). Measure 3 tablespoons (40 g) of citric acid powder. Fill main wash compartment with measured powder. If you cannot find citric acid powder, pour approximately one cup (200-300 mL) of white vinegar into shallow bowl and place in upper rack. Run Machine Clean cycle. Do not use detergent. ••Detergent cover opening. ••Drain pump at the beginning of drain cycle. ••Adjust leveling feet. ••Reposition the dishes. ••Check and refill the rinse agent dispenser if empty. ••Connect power supply. ••Clean the holes of spray arms. ••See the Height Adjustable Upper Rack section. ••Close the door until the dishwasher and dishes have cooled down. The chiming will stop if the door is closed or the interior temperature has cooled.

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49
TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGLISH
Problem
Possible Cause
Solutions
Spots and filming on
dishes.
Low water temperature.
•
Water supply should be at least 120 °F
for best wash performance.
Overloading.
•
Do not overload the dishwasher.
Improper loading.
•
See the Operation section.
Insufficient water pressure.
•
Water pressure should be between 20
and 80 psi.
Insufficient detergent.
•
Add the recommended amount of
detergent. See the Operation section.
Rinse aid dispenser is empty.
•
Refill rinse aid dispenser.
Hard water buildup in the tub.
•
Remove all dishes, silverware and
silverware holder from dishwasher.
Only racks should remain in tub.
For
best results, use citric acid powder (can
be found in canning sections of most
grocery stores or online). Measure 3
tablespoons (40 g) of citric acid powder.
Fill main wash compartment with
measured powder. If you cannot find
citric acid powder, pour approximately
one cup (200-300 mL) of white vinegar
into shallow bowl and place in upper
rack. Run Machine Clean cycle. Do not
use detergent.
Noise
Some level of noise is normal during
operation.
•
Detergent cover opening.
•
Drain pump at the beginning of drain
cycle.
The dishwasher is not level.
•
Adjust leveling feet.
Nozzle arm knocking against dishes.
•
Reposition the dishes.
Dishes don’t dry.
Rinse agent dispenser empty.
•
Check and refill the rinse agent
dispenser if empty.
Lamps do not illuminate.
Power is not connected.
•
Connect power supply.
Spray arms do not rotate
smoothly.
Holes of spray arms are blocked by
food particles.
•
Clean the holes of spray arms.
Upper rack is crooked.
Rack is poorly adjusted.
•
See the Height Adjustable Upper Rack
section.
Dishwasher continuously
chimes when the door
is opened, during or
right after a cycle has
completed.
This is a safety measure. Contact with
escaping steam or the hot contents of
the dishwasher could result in injury.
•
Close the door until the dishwasher and
dishes have cooled down. The chiming
will stop if the door is closed or the
interior temperature has cooled.