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How To Keep You Dishwasher In Shape After every wash After every wash, turn off the water supply to the appliance and leave the door slightly ajar so that moisture and odors are not trapped inside. No solvents or abrasive cleaning products To clean the exterior and rubber parts of the dishwasher, do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning products. Rather, use only a cloth and warm soapy water. To remove spots or stains from the surface of the interior, use a cloth dampened with water and a little white vinegar, or a cleaning product made specifically for dishwashers. When you go on Holiday When you go on holiday, it is recommended that you run a wash cycle with the dishwasher empty and them remove the plug from the AC socket, turn off the water supply and leave the door of the appliance slightly ajar. This will help the seals last longer and prevent odors from forming within the appliance. Seals One of the factors that cause odors to form in the dishwasher is food that remains trapped in the seals. Periodic cleaning with a damp sponge will prevent this from occurring. PROBLEMS WITH YOUR DISHWASHER? You can solve many common dishwasher problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Dishwasher does not operate. Drain pump doesn't stop Noise Suds in the tub Stained tub interior POSSIBLE CAUSE The circuit breaker tripped or blown fuse. Power supply is not turned on. Water pressure is low. Overflow Some audible sounds are normal. Utensils are not secured in the baskets or something small has dropped into the basket. Motor hums. Improper detergent. Spilled rinse agent. Detergent with colorant was WHAT TO DO Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances sharing the same circuit with the dishwasher Make sure the dishwasher is turned on and the door is closed securely. Make sure the power cord is properly connected. Check that the water supply is connected properly and the water is turned on. The system is designed to detect an overflow. When it doesn't it shuts off the circulation pump and turns on the drain pump. Sound from soft food shredding action and detergent cup opening. 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 moist. 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 drain out the water by slowly turning the dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat if necessary. Always wipe-up rinse agent spills immediately. Make sure that the detergent is the one without 12