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52 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Spray arms do not
Holes of spray arms are blocked by food particles.
rotate smoothly.
• Clean the holes of spray arms.
Upper rack is
Rack is poorly adjusted.
crooked.
• See the Height Adjustable Upper Rack section.
Dishwasher
This is a safety measure. Contact with escaping steam or the hot contents of the
continuously chimes
dishwasher could result in injury.
when the door is
• Close the door until the dishwasher and dishes have cooled down. The chiming will stop if
opened, during or
right after a cycle
has completed.
Door does not close
Cutlery rack is not properly loaded.
completely. (For
• Push the door handle to close the door properly until it clicks.
models with cutlery
rack)
Dishwasher chimes if
Bumping into or touching the control panel during operation may result in a disabled
panel is touched
button sound. Only the Power, Start, Control Lock and Remote Start buttons are
during operation.
enabled during operation to prevent cycle settings from being changed inadvertently.
• Button sounds can be turned off by using Option Setting Mode. Refer to the Using the
• The end of cycle chime and safety alert sounds will still sound.
Dishwasher did not
Door was opened during cycle.
finish cycle.
• If the door is opened during a cycle, the Start key must be pressed within 4 minutes or the
Leaking in front of
Dishwasher not leveled properly.
appliance
• Verify the appliance is level from side to side and from front to back. See leveling
Wrong detergent used.
• If excessive sudsing is causing the leak, allow the foam to subside for 24 hours then clean
Performance
Problem
Odor
The previous cycle was stopped before completion and residual water remains in the
dishwasher.
• Turn on the power, run the Cancel cycle option to remove the residual water, then run the
There is food in the bottom of the appliance or in the filter.
• Clean the filter and the interior according to the Maintenance section of the owner's
Unwashed dishes are left in the appliance for a long time.
• Run a cycle with one cup of white vinegar in a dishwasher safe glass or bowl placed on the
After cleaning, the appliance smells like detergent.
• This is normal.
Food soil remains on
Improper cycle selection.
dishes.
• Select correct cycle based on soil level and type of dishware being washed.
the door is closed or the interior temperature has cooled.
Option Setting Mode topic.
machine turns off and all settings are lost.
instructions in the Installation section.
the inside of the tub with milk.
1 Hour cycle using detergent but with the dishwasher empty.
manual.
upper rack. (Vinegar is an acid, and with constant use it could damage your appliance.)
Possible Cause & Solution
Possible Cause & Solution