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Troubleshooting  
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)  
to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.  
Dishwasher is not operating properly  
Dishes do not dry completely  
Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle  
Is the door closed tightly and latched?  
Is the right cycle selected?  
Dishes do not dry completely  
Did you use a rinse aid? Your dishwasher is designed to use  
rinse aid for good drying performance. Without rinse aid your  
dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture.  
The heat dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid.  
Is there power to the dishwasher? Has a household fuse blown,  
or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the  
circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.  
Dishes are not dry  
Did you load your dishwasher to allow proper water drainage?  
Do not overload. Use a liquid rinse aid to speed drying.  
Has the motor stopped due to an overload? The motor  
automatically resets itself within a few minutes. If it does not  
restart, call for service.  
Are the plastics wet? Plastics often need towel drying.  
Is the rinse aid dispenser empty?  
Is the water shutoff valve (if installed) turned on?  
It is normal for certain cycles to repeatedly pause for several  
seconds during the main wash.  
Did you use an air-dry or energy-saving dry option? Use a  
heated drying option for dryer dishes.  
Clean light is flashing  
Call for service.  
Excess moisture on racks and dishwasher interior  
Check the rinse aid indicator to see that there is rinse aid in the  
dispenser.  
Dishwasher will not fill  
Is the overfill protection float able to  
move up and down freely? Press down  
to release.  
Spots and stains on dishes  
Spotting and filming on dishes  
Dishwasher seems to run too long  
Is your water hard, or is there a high mineral content in your  
water? Conditioning the final rinse water with a liquid rinse aid  
helps eliminate spotting and filming. Keep the rinse aid  
dispenser filled. Always use a high-temp option. If your water  
hardness is 13 grains or above, it is strongly recommended that  
you install a home water softener. If you do not wish to drink  
softened water, have the softener installed onto your hot water  
supply.  
The dishwasher can run up to 3¹⁄₂ hours depending on soil  
level, water temperature, cycles and options.  
Is the water supplied to the dishwasher hot enough? The  
dishwasher runs longer while heating water.  
Is the dishwasher cycle time within the cycle times? See cycle  
sections wash times. A delay automatically occurs in some  
wash and rinse cycles until the water reaches the proper  
temperature.  
Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing results,  
water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher.  
Water remains in the dishwasher  
Did you use the correct amount of effective detergent? Use  
recommended dishwasher detergents only. Do not use less  
than 1 tbs (15 g) per load. Detergent must be fresh to be  
effective. Heavy soil and/or hard water generally require extra  
detergent.  
Is the cycle complete?  
Detergent remains in the covered section of the dispenser  
Is the cycle complete?  
Is the detergent lump-free? Replace detergent if necessary.  
Is the home water pressure high enough for proper dishwasher  
filling? Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi (138 to  
828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. If you have questions about  
your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.  
Is the dispenser door blocked by dishes or cookware when the  
dishwasher door is closed?  
White residue on the front of the access panel  
NOTE: To remove spots and film from glassware, remove all  
silverware and metal items and run a vinegar rinse as described  
in “Dishwasher Care.”  
Was too much detergent used?  
Is the brand of detergent making excess foam? Try a different  
brand to reduce foaming and eliminate buildup.  
Silica film or etching (silica film is a milky, rainbow-colored  
deposit; etching is a cloudy film)  
Odor in the dishwasher  
Are dishes washed only every 2 or 3 days? Run a rinse cycle  
once or twice a day until you have a full load.  
Sometimes there is a water/chemical reaction with certain  
types of glassware. This is usually caused by some  
combination of soft or softened water, alkaline washing  
solutions, insufficient rinsing, overloading the dishwasher, and  
the heat of drying. It might not be possible to avoid the  
problem, except by hand washing.  
Does the dishwasher have a new plastic smell? Run a vinegar  
rinse as described in “Dishwasher Care.”  
Condensation on the kitchen counter (built-in models)  
Is the dishwasher aligned with the countertop? Moisture from  
the vent in the dishwasher console can form on the counter.  
Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information.  
To slow this process use a minimum amount of detergent but  
not less than 1 tbs (15 g) per load. Use a liquid rinse aid and  
underload the dishwasher to allow thorough rinsing. Silica film  
and etching are permanent and cannot be removed. Do not use  
heated drying.  
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