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PROBLEM
HARD WATER (WHITE RESIDUE ON
DISHWASHER INTERIOR OR
GLASSWARE)
ODORS
NOISY
FOOD SOILS REMAIN ON DISHES
DISHES DIRTY/SUDS IN
DISHWASHER/CYCLE NOT
COMPLETE
DID NOT SANITIZE
DAMAGE TO DISHWARE
BLINKING LIGHTS
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SOLUTION
NOTE: Extremely hard water mineral deposits can cause damage to your dishwasher
and make it difficult to achieve good cleaning. 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 (affresh
dishwashers once per month.
Always use a rinse aid.
Always use a high-quality, fresh detergent.
Use a detergent booster/water softener additive designed for dishwashers.
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.
Run a vinegar rinse through the dishwasher by putting 2 cups (500 mL) of white vinegar
in an upright 2-cup glass measuring cup in the lower rack. Run a Normal cycle with the
Heat Dry option turned off. Do not use detergent.
The dishwasher may not be draining properly, see "Water Remains In The Tub/Will Not
Drain" in the "Troubleshooting" section.
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.
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 "Dishwasher Use" section.
Select the proper cycle and option for the type of soils. The PowerBlast
High Temp Wash option 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).
If foam or suds are detected by the dishwasher sensing system, the dishwasher may not
operate properly or may not fill with water.
Suds can come from:
Using the incorrect type of detergent, such as dish detergent for hand washing
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dishes, laundry detergent, or hand soap.
Not replacing the rinse aid dispenser cap after filling (or refilling) the rinse aid.
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Using an excessive amount of dishwasher detergent.
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Inadequate rinsing off detergent from dishes washed by hand before loading them
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into the dishwasher.
Call for service.
If no water was present in the machine at any time during a heated wash cycle, the
cycle will end and the Clean indicator will not come on. See "Will Not Fill" in the
"Troubleshooting" section.
If the Sanitized light is blinking, the load is NOT sanitized. The cycle was interrupted
in the final rinse or the temperature for your water heater is set too low. Set your water
heater to 120ºF (49°C).
Improper loading can cause dishes to become chipped or damaged. (See specific
loading instructions within this guide.)
Blinking indicators will occur when the cycle is paused or when the cycle has been
interrupted by opening the door. If the START light is blinking, press the START keypad
and close the door within 4 seconds.
See START a Cycle in the "Dishwasher Use" section.
If the Clean light or any other lights are blinking and the dishwasher will not run, call for
service.
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