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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Before Calling For Service
Reviewing the charts on the following pages may save you from calling for
service.
Problem Possible causes Solution
Dishwasher
doesn't start
Fuse blown, or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Remove any other appliances sharing the
same circuit with the dishwasher.
Power supply is not turned
on.
Make sure the dishwasher is turned on and
the door is closed securely.
Make sure the mains power cable is properly
plugged into the wall socket.
Door of dishwasher not
properly closed.
Make sure to close the door property and
latch it.
Water not
pumped from
dishwasher
Kink in drain hose Check drain hose.
Filter clogged. Check the coarse filter.
(see section titled "Internal Care")
Kitchen sink clogged. Check the kitchen sink to make sure it is
draining well. If the problem is the kitchen
sink that is not draining, you may need
a plumber rather than a serviceman for
dishwashers.
Suds in the tub Improper detergent Use only the special dishwasher detergent
to avoid suds. If this occurred, open the
dishwasher and let suds evaporate.
Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close
and latch the dishwasher, then any wash
cycle to drain out the water. Repeat if
necessary.
Spilled rinse-aid. Always wipe up rinse-aid spills immediately.
Stained tub
interior
Detergent with colourant
may have been used.
Make sure that the detergent has no
colourant.
White film on
inside surface
Hard water minerals. To clean the interior, use a damp sponge
with dishwasher detergent and wear rubber
gloves. Never use any other cleaner than
dishwasher detergent for the risk of foaming
or suds.
There are rust
stains on cutlery
The affected items are not
corrosion resistant.
Avoid washing items that are not corrosion
resistant in the dishwasher.
A program was not run after
dishwasher salt was added.
Traces of salt have gotten
into the wash cycle.
Always run the quick wash program. without
any crockery in the dishwasher and without
selecting the Turbo function (if present),
after adding dishwasher salt.
The lid of the softer is loose. Check the lip. Ensure the fix is fine.