Avanti DW6W Instruction Manual - Page 19

Troubleshooting tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages. You may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do: Dishwasher does not Fuse is blown or the circuit Replace the fuse or reset the circuit start breaker has tripped. breaker. Remove any other appliances sharing the same circuit with the dishwasher. Power supply is not turned on. • 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. Dishwasher door is not closed Close the door making sure the door latch properly. is engaged. Water is not pumped Drain hose is kinked Check the drain hose and ensure there from the dishwasher are no kinks. Filter is clogged Check the filter assembly and remove any debris if any that may be blocking the filter. Kitchen sink is clogged Check the kitchen sink for adequate drainage. If the kitchen sink is not draining you may need to contact a local plumber to inspect your drainage pipe. Suds in tub Improper detergent Use only detergent specifically designed and marked for use with dishwashers. If this occurs, open the dishwasher and let the suds evaporate. Add approximately 1 gallon of cold water to the tub, close the door ensuring the latch is engaged. Select the "PRE-WASH" program. Press the Start / Rest button to drain out the water. Repeat if necessary. Spilled rinse-aid Always wipe up rinse-aid spills immediately. Stained tub interior Detergent with colorant was used. Make sure you use detergents without colorants. White film on the inside Hard water minerals Wearing rubber gloves, clean the interior surface using a damp sponge with a small amount of dishwasher detergent. Never use any cleaners other than dishwasher detergent to avoid the risk of over-sudsing. There are rust stains on The affected items are not These items are not suitable for silverware / cutlery corrosion resistant dishwasher use. Knocking noise in the washing cabinet Rattling noise in the washing cabinet Knocking noise in the water pipes The spray arm is knocking against an item loaded in the rack. Items are not loaded securely and are vibrating against each other This may be caused by shaking plumbing or loose connections at cross-sections in the piping. Pause the wash cycle and rearrange the items accordingly to remove any item blocking the spray arm rotation. Pause the wash cycle and rearrange the items accordingly. This has no influence on the dishwasher operation. If in doubt contact a qualified plumber. 19