PROBLEM
SOLUTION
WATER REMAINS IN THE TUB/
WILL NOT DRAIN
Be sure the cycle has completed.
The Complete indicator
will be turned on in the display, and the
front status light (on some models) will be off. If it has not completed,
you will need to resume the
cycle by closing the door and pressing START/RESUME or press START/RESUME and close the
door within 3 seconds.
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 ® filters and check for any food buildup underneath.
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 ®HEfilters at least once per month.
Always use a rinse aid.
Always use fresh high quality tablets or packs of detergent for improved
performance.
Use a detergent
booster/water
softener additive
designed for dishwashers.
ODORS
NOTE: If the dishwasher is not used daily, you can run a Quick Rinse cycle with a 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 glass measuring cup in the lower rack. Run a Normal Wash cycle with the Heated 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 "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
or
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 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 or
hard water conditions.
Scrape food from dishes prior to loading (do not prerinse).
DID NOT SANITIZE
If Sanitized is blinking, the load is NOT sanitized. The cycle was interrupted
in the final rinse, or
your water heater is set too low. Set your water heater to 120°F (49°C).
DAMAGE TO DISHWARE
Improper loading can cause dishes to become chipped or damaged.
(See specific loading
instructions within this guide.)
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