PROBLEM
SOLUTION
HARD WATER
(WHITE RESIDUE ON
DISHWASHER INTERIOR OR
GLASSWARE)
NOTE:
Extremely
hard water
mineral
deposits
can cause damage
to your dishwasher
and make
it difficult
to achieve
good
cleaning.
You may
bring
water
samples
to Sears to check
your water
hardness
level. A water
softener
is strongly
recommended
if your hardness
is 15 grains
or more. If
a water
softener
is not installed,
the following
steps may
help:
Use a commercial
cleaner
designed
for dishwashers
once
per month.
Clean
the ULTRA WASH ®HE filters
at least once
per month.
Always
use a rinse aid.
Always
use a high-quality,
fresh
detergent.
Use a detergent
boosterJwater
softener
additive
designed
for dishwashers.
ODORS
NOTE:
If the dishwasher
is not used daily,
you can run a rinse cycle
with
the partial
load
until a
full load
is ready
to run, or use the Top Rack Only
option
(on some models)
for partial
loads.
Run a vinegar
rinse through
the dishwasher
by putting
2 cups (500
mL) of white
vinegar
in an
upright
glass
measuring
cup in the lower
rack. Run a normal
cycle
with
the Heated
Dry option
turned
off.
Do not use detergent.
The dishwasher
may
not be draining
properly,
see "WATER
REMAINS
IN THE TUBJWILL
NOT
DRAIN"
in "Troubleshooting."
NOISY
NOTES;
•
Surging
sounds can occur
periodically
throughout
the cycle
while
the dishwasher
is draining.
•
Normal
water
valve
hissing
may
be heard
periodically.
•
A normal
snap sound
may be heard
when the detergent
dispenser
opens during
the cycle
and
when
the door
is opened
at the end of the cycle.
•
Improper
installation
will affect
noise levels.
Be sure the filters
are properly
installed.
A thumping
sound may
be heard
if items extend
beyond
the racks and interfere
with
the wash
arms.
Readjust
the dishware
and resume
the cycle.
FOOD SOILS REMAIN
ON DISHES
Be sure the dishwasher
is loaded
correctly.
Improper
loading
can greatly
decrease
the washing
performance
(see "Loading
for Best Cleaning
and Drying
Performance").
Check filter
to ensure
it is properly
installed.
Clean
it if needed.
(See "Cleaning
Instructions"
in
"ULTRA
WASH e HE Filtration
System"
for details.)
Select
the proper
cycle
and option
for the type
of soils. The Pots & Pans cycle
with the
TurboZone
_ (on some models)
option
can be used for tougher
loads.
Be sure the incoming
water
temperature
is at least ]20°F
(49°C).
Use the proper
amount
of fresh
detergent.
More
detergent
is needed
for heavier-soiled
loads and
hard water
conditions.
Scrape
food
from
dishes
prior to loading
(do not prerinse).
DID NOT SANITIZE
If the sanitized
light is blinking,
the load
is NOTsanitized.
The cycle
was interrupted
in the final
rinse, or your
water
heater
is set too low. Set your
water
heater
to ]20°F
(49°C).
DAMAGE
TO DISHWARE
Improper
loading
can cause dishes to become
chipped
or damaged.
(See specific
loading
instructions
within
this guide.)
BLINKING
LIGHTS
If Start/Resume
or any status lights are blinking
and the dishwasher
will not run, close
the door
and
push START/RESUME.
If the dishwasher
still will not run, call
service.
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