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Product Care Maintenance 1 1 Coarse strainer (lift to remove) 2 (Squeeze tabs to remove coarse strainer) 3 3 Fine filter (lift to remove) 4 (Rotate to remove fine filter) To Clean Filters Remove the coarse strainer and empty. If necessary, remove the fine filter and clean all surfaces. DO NOT remove primary filter. Replace the filters and secure in place. 30 Troubleshooting Poor wash results may not always be caused by the dishwasher. Please review the following Troubleshooting Charts for possible remedies. You may find the proper solution without having to call a service provider. If the cycle buttons are flashing, please refer to the Fault Codes Chart in the following pages of this manual for possible remedies. Poor Dishwashing Results PROBLEM The dishwasher does not start Spotting and filming POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR REMEDY Door is ajar: Make sure the door is closed securely. "DELAY START" Option is On: Make sure the "DELAY START" option is not turned on. Water Supply is Disconnected: Check that the water supply is connected properly and the water is turned on. Power Cord is Disconnected: Make sure the power cord is properly plugged into the wall socket. Fuse is Blown: Check your fuse box for a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. Hard water: Use the maximum recommended amount (3 tablespoons) of dishwasher detergent. To remove hard water spots, try a vinegar rinse: • Wash and rinse load as usual. • Remove all metal items from dishwasher. • Do not add detergent. • Pour two cups of vinegar into a bowl and set it on the bottom rack of the dishwasher. • Run the dishes through an entire wash program. If the vinegar rinse doesn't work, repeat the above process substituting 1/4 cup citric acid crystals (available at most drug stores) for the vinegar. Wiping with a damp cloth should remove spots from metal items. For sterling silver and silver plated flatware, rub with a towel, or use a good cream silver polish. Filter system: Check filter system to be sure it is clean and properly installed. 31 Product Care

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(Squeeze tabs to remove coarse strainer)
Coarse strainer
(lift to remove)
Maintenance
Fine filter
(lift to remove)
(Rotate to remove fine filter)
To Clean Filters
Remove the coarse strainer and empty. If necessary, remove the
fine filter and clean all surfaces.
DO NOT
remove primary filter.
Replace the filters and secure in place.
Troubleshooting
Poor wash results may not always be caused by the dishwasher. Please
review the following Troubleshooting Charts for possible remedies. You
may find the proper solution without having to call a service provider.
If the cycle buttons are flashing, please refer to the Fault Codes Chart in
the following pages of this manual for possible remedies.
Poor Dishwashing Results
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR REMEDY
The dishwasher does
not start
Door is ajar:
Make sure the door is closed securely.
“DELAY START” Option is On:
Make sure the “DELAY START” option is not
turned on.
Water Supply is Disconnected:
Check that the water supply is connected
properly and the water is turned on.
Power Cord is Disconnected:
Make sure the power cord is properly
plugged into the wall socket.
Fuse is Blown:
Check your fuse box for a blown fuse or
tripped circuit breaker.
Spotting and filming
Hard water:
Use the maximum recommended amount
(3 tablespoons) of dishwasher detergent. To
remove hard water spots, try a vinegar rinse:
• Wash and rinse load as usual.
• Remove all metal items from dishwasher.
• Do not add detergent.
• Pour two cups of vinegar into a bowl and
set it on the bottom rack of the dishwasher.
•
Run the dishes through an entire wash program.
If the vinegar rinse doesn’t work, repeat the
above process substituting 1/4 cup citric acid
crystals (available at most drug stores) for the
vinegar.
Wiping with a damp cloth should remove
spots from metal items. For sterling silver
and silver plated flatware, rub with a towel,
or use a good cream silver polish.
Filter system:
Check filter system to be sure it is clean and
properly installed.