EdgeStar DWP40BL Owner's Manual - Page 9

COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS PROBLEM Dishwasher will not start Dishes not clean POSSIBLE CAUSE * Dishwasher not receiving Electrical power. * Door is unlatched. * Dishwasher not level. * Improper loading * Spray arm not rotating freely * Not enough detergent and/or improper detergent being used. * Improperly prepared dishes. POSSIBLE SOLUTION * Check electrical connection Fuse/circuit breaker. * Close and latch door. * Level unit. * Arrange dishes so spray action reaches all surfaces. * Do not overload dishwasher. * Check spray arm to make sure nothing (i.e. cutlery) is obstructing spray arm rotation. * Check if filter screen has become dislodged and obstructing spray arm rotation. * Use more dishwasher detergent * Do not use detergent that is hard or cracked. * Use only a recommended dishwasher detergent. * Excess food soil and liquids should be removed from dishes before loading. Chipping or breaking glassware Water remains in bottom * Water inlet hose kinked/bent due to improper installation. * Improper loading of dishes. *A small amount of water (in sump area) is normal. * Eliminate kink or bend from Inlet hose. * Do not overload dish rack. Load glasses on the upper rack only, not over dish rack pins. Glasses loaded over dish rack pins are not properly supported and subject to damage. * This is necessary to keep the pump primed and is drained automatically at the beginning of each cycle. Dishwasher won't stop * Excessive amount of water; cycle not completed. * the filter is clogged. * Allow dishwasher to complete full cycle. * drain the water out and clear the filter 8