Danby DDW497W Product Manual - Page 9

Common Dishwasher Problems & Solutions PROBLEM The dishwasher will not start. POSSIBLE CAUSE • Dishwasher not receiving electrical power. SOLUTON • Check electrical connection (fuse / circuit breaker). • Door is unlatched. • Close and latch door. • Dishwasher not level. • Level unit. Dishes are not clean. • Improper loading. • Array dishes so spray action reaches all surfaces. • Do not overload dishwasher. • Spray arm not rotating freely. • Check spray arm to make sure nothing (e.g. cutlery) is obstructing spray arm rotation. • Check if filter screen has become dislodged and is obstructing spray arm rotation. • Not enough detergent and/or improper detergent being used. • Use more dishwasher detergent. • Do not use detergent that is hard or caked. • Use only a recommended dishwasher detergent. Chipping or breaking of glassware. Water remains in bottom of dishwasher • Improperly prepared dishes. • Water inlet hose kinked/bent due to improper installation. • Excess food soil and liquids should be removed from dishes before loading. • Eliminate kink or bend from inelet hose. • Improper loading of dishes. • A small amount of water (in sump area) is normal. • Excessive amount of water; cycle not completed. • Do not overload dishrack. Load glasses on the upper rack only; not over dishrack pins. Glases loaded over dishrack pins are not properly supported and are subject to damage. • This is necessary to keep the pump primed and is drained automatically at the beginning of each cycle. • Allow dishwasher to complete full cycle. 8