Kenmore 630.7793 - Manual (Page 17)

TROUBLESHOOTING
Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The following
information may help you with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair professional.
Problem Cause Action
Dishwasher
does not start
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4.
5.
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Door may not be properly latched.
Unit may not be turned on.
Unit not reset or previous cycle not completed.
Delay start engaged.
Interruption of electrical power supply to dish­
washer or blown fuse.
The door may have been closed without first se­
lecting a cycle.
Water supply may not be turned on.
1. Shut the door completely.
2. Press the main power switch to turn unit on.
3. To reset, refer to “Canceling or changing the cycle” section
in this manual.
4. To reset, refer to “Delay Start” section in this manual.
5. Check circuit breaker.
6. Select a cycle and close the door.
7. Check and turn on water supply.
Dishwasher
beeping
(end of cycle
signal)
Default factory settings alert the customer that the
cycle has completed by beeping. This feature can
be deactivated if so desired.
To adjust the volume or deactivate, refer to “Cycle Completion
Signal” section in this manual.
Display does
not illuminate
or console
lights are not
on
1. A fuse may have been blown or circuit breaker
tripped.
2. Door not closed or latched.
Note: For models with controls on the top portion of
the door, the display only illuminates when the door is
opened and controls are visible.
1. Check the fuse or circuit breaker box and replace the fuse
or reset the breaker if necessary.
2. Ensure that door is properly latched and completely
closed.
Dishwasher
seems to run
a long time
1. Incoming water is not warm enough.
2. Cycle time can vary due to soil and water condi­
tions.
3. Rinse agent dispenser is empty.
4. Dishwasher connected to cold water supply.
For typical cycle length, refer to Wash Cycles table
in Dishwasher Cycles and Options section of this Use
& Care Guide.
Dishes aren’t 1. Spray arm movement is obstructed.
getting clean 2. Spray arm nozzles clogged.
enough 3. Improper use of detergents.
4. Filters could be clogged.
5. Dishes are nested or loaded too close together.
6. Selected wash cycle is not suitable for food soil
condtions.
1. Before starting a cycle, run hot water faucet at the sink
nearest to the dishwasher.
2. Sensors in the dishwasher automatically increase the cycle
time to ensure a good wash when heavy soil is detected.
3. Add rinse agent.
4. Verify dishwasher is connected to hot water supply plumbing.
1. Ensure that spray arm movement is not blocked by hand
rotating spray arms.
2. Remove the spray arms and clean according to “Check/
Clean the Spray Arm Nozzles” in Care and Maintenance
section of this manual.
3. Increase or decrease detergent depending on the water
hardness. Refer to Table under “Adding Detergent and
Rinse Agent”.
4. Clean the filter. Refer to “Check/Clean the Filter System”
under Care and Maintenance section of this manual.
5. Rearrange load such that water spray can reach all items in
the dishwasher. See also “Preparing and Loading” section
of this manual.
6. Refer to Wash Cycles table in Dishwasher Cycles and
Options section of this Use & Care Guide.
Dishes are
not getting
dry enough
1. Rinse agent dispenser is empty. (Rinse agent in­
dicator is activated).
2. Improper loading of dishes.
3. Selected cycle does not include drying.
Note: Plastic or Teflon do not typically dry as com­
pletely as other items due to their inherent proper­
ties.
1. Add rinse agent. The use of rinse agent improves drying.
2. Rearrange load to ensure items are not nested. Refer
also to the “Preparing and Loading” section of this
manual.
3. Quick Rinse setting does not include drying cycle.
Note: Select models offer an extra heating options to improve
drying performance. Refer to “Wash Cycle options” under
the Operating the Dishwasher section of this manual.
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