Sears 14172 - Manual (Page 15)

COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
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jhwasher
will not start
•Dishwasher not
receiving electricity
•Check house fuse or circuit breaker.
• Dial not in correct
position for cycle
selected
•Make sure Dial is turned far enough and
cycle button is fully pushed in.
•Turning the Dial
too far
•Turn Dial to START. Be careful you do not
turn the Dial any farther than necessary.
There is a delay between start-up and water
fill so you will not hear any wash action
right away.
Dishwasher will
not fill with water •Turning the Dial
too far
•See the solution above.
•No water supply •Make sure water supply valve under sink is
turned on.
•Water inlet valve
clogged
•Water valve supply line may be clogged with
sediment. Clean out.
Unusual noise •Improper loading •Utensils may not be secure on rack pins,
or something small may have dropped from
the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle.
Make sure everything is securely placed
in dishwasher.
Dishwasher
leaks
•Dishwasher not
level
•Level dishwasher as described in Installation
Instructions. Don’t place dishwasher on carpet.
•Too much sudsing •Improper detergent. Use automatic
dishwasher detergent only or try a
different brand or less detergent.
•If hand dishwashing detergent is used by
mistake, pour one measuring cup of
vegetable oil in bottom of tub and run
dishwasher through a complete NORMAI—
WASH cycle with recommended amount of
automatic dishwashing detergent.
•To remove suds from tub: Open dishwasher.
Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold
water to tub. Close and latch dishwasher.
Pump out water by slowly turning Dial until a
drain period is reached. Repeat if necessary.
•Spilled rinse agent •Spilled rinse agent can cause foam during
washing. This can lead to overflowing. Wipe
up accidental spill of rinse agent with a
damp cloth.
•Dishwasher door
interferes with
surrounding
cabinets
•Make sure door does not touch cabinets
when opening or closing. Use levelling legs
to level dishwasher.
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