Thermador DW44ZSB - Manual (Page 20)

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Dishwashers may exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The following
table may serve to answer your question about a problem you are having without having to call a repair person.
Self-Help
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Dishes do not dry Rinse-aid dispenser is empty. Fill rinse-aid dispenser.
Indicator light(s) do A fuse may have blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse
not come or reset circuit breaker at your fuse box/breaker box.
Dishwasher does not Door of dishwasher not properly closed. Close dishwasher making
start sure that door latches.
Dishwasher runs a long If the dishwasher completes the cycle, but the run time seem
time exceptionally long it is probably due to cold incoming water. To
avoid this problem it is recommended that before starting the
dishwasher: open the hot water faucet at the sink nearest the
dishwasher and run the water until it runs hot. Then turn off the
water and start the dishwasher.
Machine cycle does Water line is closed or inlet filter is blocked. Open water valve
not advance to rinse and/or check inlet filter.
Water not pumped Kink in drain hose. Filter clogged. Kitchen sink clogged. Air gap
from dishwasher (type installed at sink) clogged. Check drain hose and fine and
coarse filters (see section titled CARE and CLEANING). Check
kitchen sink to make sure it is draining well. If problem is kitchen
sink not draining you may need a plumber rather than a service-
man for the dishwasher.
Detergent dispenser A program was not completely finished.
lid will not close
Lower spray arm does Remove lower spray arm and clean arm and spray arm mounts.
not rotate freely
White deposits left on Too little rinse-aid.
dishes
Streaks on glassware Too much rinse-aid used.
Rattling noises Utensils not properly arranged.
Suds in dishwasher Incorrect type of detergent used. Use only automatic dishwasher
detergents.
Unsatisfactory • Incorrect amount of detergent or rinse agent.
washing result • Utensils incorrectly arranged or rack overloaded.
• Wash arm rotation blocked by utensils.
• Filters not properly fitted into position.
• Clogged nozzles in wash arm(s)
• Unsuitable program selected.
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