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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Detergent Left in Cups • Detergent may be old. Discard and use fresh detergent. • Be sure water action can reach the dispenser. • Check to see if cycle has been completed. • Make sure items do not prevent the detergent dispenser from opening. Dishwasher Leaks • Use only fresh detergent designed for automatic dishwashers. Measure detergent carefully. Try a different brand. • Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to overflowing. Wipe up any spills with damp cloth. • Check to see that dishwasher is level. (See Installation Instructions.) Normal Sounds You Will Hear • Normal sounds include water fill, water circulation and motor sounds. Water in Bottom of Tub • Water left in bottom of tub after cycle is complete is not normal. If water remains in the bottom of the tub, dishwasher may not be draining properly. (See Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly.) Vapor at Vent • Water vapor escapes from the vent when the dishwasher is operating. This is normal. Dishwasher Won't Run • Check to see if circuit breaker is tripped or if a fuse is blown. • Make sure water supply is turned on. • Check to see if cycle is set correctly. (See Operating Instructions.) • Make sure door is closed and latched. Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly • If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer, make sure the disposer is empty. • Check to see if the knockout plug has been removed from inside the food waste disposer inlet. • Check to see if drain hose is kinked. • Make sure cycle is complete, not in a pause. Dishwasher Won't Fill • Is water supply turned on? • Does overfill protector move up and down freely? (See Overfill Protector section.) Normal water fill covers filter area. Dishwasher Has an Odor • Soiled dishes left in dishwasher too long can create an odor. Use Rinse/Hold cycle or rinse by hand. • There will be a "new" smell when first installed. This is normal. • Check to see if unit is draining properly. (See Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly.) Stains on Tub Interior • Washing large amounts of dishware with tomato based soil can cause a pink/orange appearance. This will not affect performance and will gradually fade over time. Pre-rinsing or using the Rinse/Hold cycle will reduce the chance of staining. Using Cool Dry option will lessen staining. Removing Spots and Film Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and glasses may also get spots and film for a number of reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy section.) To remove buildup, spots and film, clean using the following instructions: 1. Load clean dishes and glasses in normal manner. Do not load any metal utensils or silverware. 2. Do not add detergent. 3. Turn dial to NORMAL WASH. Close and latch door to start. 4. Allow dishwasher to run for 40 minutes to reach the main wash portion of cycle. 5. Unlatch and open door and pour 2 cups of white vinegar into the bottom of dishwasher. 6. Close and latch door and allow the cycle to finish. Note: If these conditions persist, a home water softener should be considered. 10

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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems
(continued)
Removing Spots and Film
Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the
interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and glasses may
also get spots and film for a number of reasons.
(See Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy
section.) To remove buildup, spots and film, clean
using the following instructions:
1.
Load clean dishes and glasses in normal
manner. Do not load any metal utensils or
silverware.
2.
Do not add detergent.
3.
Turn dial to NORMAL WASH. Close and latch
door to start.
4.
Allow dishwasher to run for 40 minutes to
reach the main wash portion of cycle.
5.
Unlatch and open door and pour 2 cups of
white vinegar into the bottom of dishwasher.
6.
Close and latch door and allow the cycle to
finish.
Note:
If these conditions persist, a home water
softener should be considered.
Dishwasher Has an Odor
Soiled dishes left in dishwasher too long can
create an odor. Use Rinse/Hold cycle or rinse
by hand.
There will be a “new” smell when first installed.
This is normal.
Check to see if unit is draining properly. (See
Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly.)
Stains on Tub Interior
Washing large amounts of dishware with
tomato based soil can cause a pink/orange
appearance. This will not affect performance
and will gradually fade over time. Pre-rinsing or
using the Rinse/Hold cycle will reduce the
chance of staining. Using Cool Dry option will
lessen staining.
Detergent Left in Cups
Detergent may be old.
Discard and use fresh
detergent.
Be sure water action can reach the dispenser.
Check to see if cycle has been completed.
Make sure items do not prevent the detergent
dispenser from opening.
Dishwasher Leaks
Use only fresh detergent designed for
automatic dishwashers. Measure detergent
carefully. Try a different brand.
Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to
overflowing. Wipe up any spills with damp cloth.
Check to see that dishwasher is level. (See
Installation Instructions.)
Normal Sounds You Will Hear
Normal sounds include water fill, water
circulation and motor sounds.
Water in Bottom of Tub
Water left in bottom of tub after cycle is
complete is not normal. If water remains in the
bottom of the tub, dishwasher may not be
draining properly. (See Dishwasher Does Not
Drain Properly.)
Vapor at Vent
Water vapor escapes from the vent when the
dishwasher is operating. This is normal.
Dishwasher Won’t Run
Check to see if circuit breaker is tripped or if a
fuse is blown.
Make sure water supply is turned on.
Check to see if cycle is set correctly. (See
Operating Instructions.)
Make sure door is closed and latched.
Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly
If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer,
make sure the disposer is empty.
Check to see if the knockout plug has been
removed from inside the food waste disposer
inlet.
Check to see if drain hose is kinked.
Make sure cycle is complete, not in a pause.
Dishwasher Won’t Fill
Is water supply turned on?
Does overfill protector move up and down
freely? (See Overfill Protector section.)
Normal
water fill covers filter area.