Dishes are not completely clean
TROUBLE-nnnnFood soil left on the dishes
Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the
SHOOTING ?Loading Your Dishwasher? section.
Is the water temperature too low? If needed, turn home
First try the solutions suggested here and
water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is
possibly avoid the cost of a service call...at least 120°F (49°C). Refer to the ?Dishwasher
Efficiency Tips? section.
Dishwasher is not operating properly
Did you use the correct amount of fresh detergent? Use
recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the
nnnnDishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle?Detergent Dispenser? section. Never use less than 1 tb
Is the door closed tightly and latched?
(15 g) per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective.
Store detergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy soil and/or
Is the right cycle selected? Refer to the ?Cycle Selection
Chart.?hard water generally require extra detergent.
Is there power to the dishwasher? Has a household fuse Is detergent caked in dispenser? Use fresh detergent
only. Do not allow detergent to sit for several hours in a
blown or circuit breaker tripped?wet dispenser. Clean dispenser when caked detergent is
Has the motor stopped due to an overload? The moprtoresent .
automatically resets itself within a few minutes. If it does
not restart, call for service.Is the pump or spray arm clogged by labels from bottles
and cans? Remove labels before washing bottles and
Is the water shut-off valve (if installed) turnced oans orn? wash by hand.
nnnnDishwasher will not fillIs the home water pressure high enough for proper
Is the overfill protection float able to move udip anshwd doasherwn fil ling? Home water pressure should be 20
freely? Press down to release.to 120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. A
booster pump on the water supply can be added if
nnnnWater remains in the dishwasherpressure is too low.
Is the cycle complete?
nnnnDetergent remains in the covered section of the Are high suds slowing the wash arm? Never use soap or
laundry detergents. Use recommended dishwasher
dispenserdetergents only.
Is the cycle complete?
Is the detergent lump-free? Replace detergent if nDishwasher door will not close
Is the bottom rack in backwards? The rack bumpers
necessary.must face the dishwasher door.
Is the bottom rack installed properly with the bumpers in
the front? Refer to the ?Parts and Features? section.
Reinstall the rack if necessary.Spots and stains on dishes
nnnnWhite residue on the front of the access panelnnnnSpotting and filming on dishes
Was too much detergent used? Refer to the ?DeteIsrg yent our water hard or is there a high mineral content in
Dispenser? section.
your water? Conditioning the final rinse water with a
liquid rinse aid helps eliminate spotting and filming.
Is the brand of detergent making excess foam? Try a Keep the rinse aid dispenser filled.
different brand to reduce foaming and eliminate buildup.
nnnnOdor in the dishwasherIs the water temperature too low? If needed, turn home
Are dishes washed only every 2 or 3 days? Run a rinse water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is
at least 120°F (49°C). Refer to the ?Dishwasher
cycle once or twice a day until you have a full load.
Efficiency Tips? section.
Does the dishwasher have a new plastic smell? Run a
vinegar rinse as described in ?Spotting and filming on Did you use the correct amount of effective detergent?
Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to
dishes? later in this Troubleshooting guide.
the ?Detergent Dispenser? section. Never use less than
nnnnCondensation on the kitchen counter (built-in 1 tb (15 g) per load. Detergent must be fresh to be
models)effective. Store detergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy soil
Is the dishwasher aligned with the counter top?and Moi/orst haure rd water generally require extra detergent.
from the vent in the dishwasher console can form on the
counter. Refer to the Installation Instructions for more
information.
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