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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Aluminum utensils can leave gray/  
black marks when they rub against  
other items. Load Properly.  
arm. This is normal since each spray  
arm has it’s own sound.  
It is normal for the dishwasher to  
pause (no sound) when the wash  
action is switching between the lower  
and middle spray arms.  
Certain high acid foods can cause  
discoloration of stainless steel  
and plastics if allowed to sit for a  
long period. Rinse by hand if not  
operating dishwasher at once.  
Water in Bottom of Tub  
Water left in the tub bottom after  
the cycle is complete is not normal.  
If water remains in the bottom of  
the tub, the dishwasher may not be  
draining properly. (See Dishwasher  
Does not Drain Properly).  
Mixing stainless steel and silver  
utensils in silverware basket can  
cause pitting of the stainless steel  
blades. Avoid mixing stainless steel  
and silver.  
Etching  
Dishwasher Leaks  
Using too much detergent especially  
Check that the door gasket is  
in soft or softened water causes  
damage that looks like a film but  
cannot be removed.  
pressed into its mounting channel,  
reaches to the bottom of the tub and  
does not extend beyond the end rib  
so as to interfere with door closure.  
Adjust the amount of detergent  
based on the water hardness. (Check  
Detergent Chart).  
Spilled rinse aide can cause foam and  
lead to overflowing. Wipe up any  
spills with a damp cloth.  
Lower the water temperature by  
selecting the Normal Cycle.  
Check to see that the dishwasher is  
level. (See Installation Instructions).  
Dishwasher Won’t Fill  
Assure the water supply is turned on.  
Avoid oversudsing by using the  
correct amount of detergent  
designed for automatic dishwashers.  
Check that the overfill protector  
moves up and down freely. (See  
Overfill Protector section).Detergent  
Left in Cups  
Check to see that dishwasher is  
level. (See Installation Instructions).  
Dishwasher Won’t Run  
Detergent may be old. Discard and  
use fresh detergent.  
Check to see if circuit breaker is  
tripped or if a fuse is blown.  
Be sure the dish load doesn’t spray  
from entering the detergent cup.  
Make sure water supply is turned on.  
Check to see if cycle has been  
completed.  
Check to see if cycle is set correctly.  
(See Operating Instructions).  
Make sure items do not prevent the  
detergent dispenser from opening.  
Make sure door is closed and latched.  
Vapor at Vent  
Make sure START/CANCEL pad is  
pressed after the cycle has been  
selected.  
Water vapor escapes from the vent  
during the drying part of cycle. This  
is normal.  
Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly  
Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and  
lead to overflowing. Wipe up any  
spills with a damp cloth.  
If unit is hooked up to a food waste  
disposer, make sure the disposer is  
empty.  
Check to see that dishwasher is level.  
(See Installation Instructions).  
Assure the knockout plug has been  
removed from inside the food waste  
disposer inlet.  
Normal Sounds You Will Hear  
Normal sounds include water fill,  
water circulation and motor sounds.  
Assure the drain hose isn’t kinked.  
There is a noticeable change in sound  
when the wash action switches  
between the lower and middle spray  
Make sure cycle is complete, not in a  
pause.  
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