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Removing Spots and Film, Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly - installation instructions

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BEFORE YOU CALL Vapor at Vent • Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to overflowing. Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth. • Water vapor escapes fromt he vent during the drying part of the cycle. This is normal. • Check to see that dishwasher is level. (See Installation Instructions). 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). • Is dishwasher set for Delay Start Option? • Make sure door is closed and latched. Dishwasher Won't Fill • Is water supply turned on? 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, 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. Select the NORMAL cycle. Press START/ CANCEL pad. Close and latch the door. 4. Allow dishwasher to run until it starts the second water fill (approximately 10 minutes). 5. Unlatch an and open door and pour 2 cups of white vinegar into the bottom of dishwasher. 6. Close and latch door and allow cycle to finish. 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.  NOTE If the condition persists, it may be necessary to consider the use of water softener. Dishwasher has an Odor • Soiled dishes left in dishwasher too long can create an odor. Use Rinse Only cycle. • 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 Only cycle will reduce the chance of staining. Using air dry option will lessen staining. Opening the door during cycle • If the dishwasher door is opened while the unit is running, the START/CANCEL pad must be pressed and the door shut immediately to return the unit to the selected cycle and option. This must happen within 10 minutes for the unit to continue the cycle. 19

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BEFORE YOU CALL
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, 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.
Select the NORMAL cycle.
Press
START/
CANCEL pad.
Close and latch the door.
4.
Allow dishwasher to run until it starts the
second water fill (approximately 10 minutes).
5.
Unlatch an and open door and pour 2 cups of
white vinegar into the bottom of dishwasher.
6.
Close and latch door and allow cycle to finish.
Vapor at Vent
Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to
overflowing.
Wipe up any spills with a damp
cloth.
Water vapor escapes fromt he vent during
the drying part of the cycle.
This is normal.
Check to see that dishwasher is level. (See
Installation Instructions).
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).
Is dishwasher set for Delay Start Option?
Make sure door is closed and latched.
Dishwasher Won’t Fill
Is water supply turned on?
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 has an Odor
Soiled dishes left in dishwasher too long can
create an odor.
Use Rinse Only cycle.
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 Only cycle will reduce the
chance of staining.
Using air dry option will
lessen staining.
Opening the door during cycle
If the dishwasher door is opened while the
unit is running, the
START/CANCEL pad must
be pressed and the door shut immediately
to return the unit to the selected cycle and
option. This must happen within 10 minutes
for the unit to continue the cycle.
NOTE
If the condition persists, it may be necessary to
consider the use of water softener.