PROBLEM
WATER REMAINS IN THE
TUB/WILL NOT DRAIN
HARD WATER
(WHITE RESIDUE ON
DISHWASHER INTERIOR
OR GLASSWARE)
ODORS
NOISY
FOOD SOILS REMAIN
ON DISHES
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SOLUTION
Be sure the cycle has completed. (The Complete indicator light will be on in the display.) If it
If dishwasher is connected to a food waste disposer, be sure the knockout plug has been
removed from the disposer inlet.
Check for kinks in the drain hose.
Check for food obstructions in the drain or disposer.
Check your house fuse or circuit breaker.
Remove and clean the Ultra Wash
NOTE: Extremely hard water mineral deposits can cause damage to your dishwasher and make
hardness level. A water softener is strongly recommended if your hardness is 15 grains or more.
Use a commercial cleaner designed for dishwashers once per month.
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Clean the Ultra Wash
"ULTRACLEAN™
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Filtration System" section.
Always use a rinse aid.
Always use fresh high quality tablets or packs of detergent for improved performance.
NOTE: If the dishwasher is not used daily, you can run a rinse cycle with the partial load until
Use a dishwasher cleaner (Part Number W10282479 may be ordered from Sears.com) or run
glass measuring cup in the lower rack. Run a normal cycle with the Turbo Heat Dry option turned
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.
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.
Be sure the dishwasher is loaded correctly. Improper loading can greatly decrease the washing
performance. See the "Loading for Best Cleaning and Drying Performance" section.
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the "ULTRACLEAN™
Filtration System" section for details.
Select the proper cycle and option for the type of soils. The Pots & Pans cycle can be used for
tougher loads.
Be sure the incoming water temperature is at least 120°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).
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