Troubleshooting
You may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common
concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials. If your question is not explained below,
contact Amana Consumer Affairs Department at 800-843-0304 or at www.amana.com.
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NOISE
Dishwasher seems noisy
OPERATION
Detergent cup is not empty
Cycle takes too long
Dishwasher has an odor
Food soil remains on dishes
Glasses are cloudy/spotted
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Water valve hiss during fill
Water circulation
Ticking sound
Thumping sound
Chopping or grinding sounds
Humming
Snap noise
Improper installation
Incomplete cycle
Dispenser is blocked by a utensil
Stale, old detergent
Low water temperature
Dishes being held in dishwasher
New smell
Improper draining
Lingering scent
Low water temperature
High water hardness
Stale, old detergent
Improper cycle
Improper loading
Burnt on residue
No rinse aid
Low water temperature
Hard water
Etching
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Normal.
Normal.
Normal. From timer.
Normal. May be a wash arm bumping an item that extends
beyond the rack. Rearrange.
Normal. May be heard as the internal food disposer chops up
hard items like fruit seeds, nuts, etc.
Normal. Occurs during the drain.
Normal. Noise is the detergent cup lid hitting the door liner when
the dishwasher door is opened at the end of a cycle.
Verify dishwasher installation is correct.
Allow cycle to complete.
Move utensil.
Use fresh detergent stored in a cool, dry place.
Verify incoming water temperature is 120–140°F (49–60°C)
Run dishes through a Rinse Only cycle.
Normal. Will dissipate with use.
See Troubleshooting-Water.
Use baking soda in both detergent cups and run through a
Light Wash cycle. Interrupt 10 minutes into wash cycle and
allow water to stand overnight. Restart the dishwasher by
latching the door and allow cycle to complete. You can also try a
citric acid containing dishwasher cleaning product such as
Glisten (part no R0131566) or a commercially available
dishwasher cleaning product.
Check water temperature. Water temperature needs to be at
least 120°F (49°C).
Run hot water at sink before starting dishwasher.
Select High Temp Wash if available.
Check water hardness and adjust detergent amount accordingly.
Use fresh detergent stored in a cool, dry place.
Select proper cycle for the soil level.
Load items so they do not block the wash arms or center tower.
Load the utensil basket with some handles up and some down
to prevent nesting.
Do not place glasses over tines.
Prior to loading, scrape off burnt on foods and wipe the starchy
film from utensils used with pasta, rice and oatmeal. These soils
require more energy than the rest of the load to clean.
Use a rinse aid.
Verify incoming water temperature is 120–140°F (49–60°C).
See Stains and Films.
See Stains and Films.
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