PROBLEM
SOLUTION
HARD WATER
NOTE:
Extremely
hard water
mineral
deposits can cause damage
to your dishwasher
and make
(WHITE
RESIDUE
ON
it difficult
to achieve
good
cleaning.
You may
bring
water
samples to Sears to check your water
DISHWASHER
INTERIOR
OR
hardness level. A water
softener
is strongly
recommended
if your hardness is 15 grains
or more. If
GLASSWARE)
a water
softener
is not installed,
the following
steps may help:
Use a cleaner
designed
for dishwashers
once
per month.
See the "Dishwasher
Maintenance
Procedure"
section.
Clean
the ULTRACLEAN
TM
filters
at least 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.
ODORS
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, or use the Top Rack Only
option
for partial
loads.
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
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
and 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
Be sure the dishwasher
is loaded
correctly.
Improper
loading
can greatly
decrease
the washing
ON
DISHES
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
"ULTRACLEAN
TM
Filtration
System"
for details.
Select
the proper
cycle and option
for the type
of soils. The Pots Pans cycle with
the TurboZone
®
(on some models)
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).
DID NOT SANITIZE
If the Sani Rinse indicator
light is blinking,
the load
is NOTsanitized.
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.
BLINKING
LIGHTS
If Start/Resume
or any status lights are blinking
and the dishwasher
will not run, close the door
and push START/RESUME.
If the dishwasher
still will not run, call
service
at 1-844-553-6667.
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