Section 5 Troubleshooting
5-2
1. Drain hose (high) loop too low.
2. Drain line connected to a floor drain
not vented.
1. Detergent allowed to stand too long in
dispenser.
2. Dispenser wet when detergent was
added.
3. Detergent cover held closed or blocked
by large dishes.
4. Improper incoming water temperature
to properly dissolve detergent.
5. See “Detergent cover will not open.”
1. Type of dishes that make up the load.
2. Dishwasher installed in closed
cabinetry.
3. Incoming water not hot enough.
4. The rinse aid dispenser is empty.
5. Rinse aid is not being dispensed in the
cycle.
Dishwasher water siphons
out.
Detergent left in dispenser.
At the end of the cycle
dishes are not dry.
1. Repair to proper 32-inch minimum height.
2. Install air gap at counter top.
1. Instruct customer/user.
2. Instruct customer/user.
3. Instruct customer/user on proper loading of
dishes.
4. Incoming water temperature of 120°F is
required to properly dissolve dishwashing
detergents.
1. Plastic items do not dry well in dishwashers.
2. Ample outside air is needed for intake of
vent system.
3. Check incoming water temperature needs to
be at least 120°F.
4. Rinse aid is needed to speed evaporation of
water from the dishes. Fill rinse aid section
of the dispenser. Check setting of dispenser
and increase setting to aid in drying.
5. See Problem: Dispenser is not opening.
Problem CorrectionCause
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