Kenmore 665.15924 Use & Care Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTINGFirst by the solution• suggested here and possibly •voidthe cost of a service call...Dishwasher is not operating properly• Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycleIs the door closed tightly and latched?Is the right cycle selected? Refer to the "Cycle SelectionChart."Is there power to the dishwasher?. Has a household fuseblown or circuit breaker tripped?Has the motor stopped due to an overload? The motorautomatically resets itself within a few minutes. If it does notrestart, call for service.is the water shut-off valve (if installed) turned on?• Dishwasher will not fillIs the overfill protection float able to move up and downfreely? Press down to release.• Dishwasher seems to run too longIs the water supplied to the dishwasher hot enough? Thedishwasher runs longer while heating water. Refer to the"Dishwasher Efficiency Tips" section.A delay automatically occurs in some wash and rinse cyclesuntil the water reaches the proper temperature.• Water remains in the dishwasherIs the cycle complete?• Detergent remains in the covered section of thedispenserIs the cycle complete?Is the detergent lump-free? Replace detergent if necessary,• White residue on the front of the access panelWas too much detergent used? Refer to the "DetergentDispenser" section,Is the brand of detergent making excess foam? Try a differentbrand to reduce foaming and eliminate buildup.• Odor in the dishwasherAre dishes washed only every 2 or 3 days? Run a rinse cycleonce or twice a day until you have a full load.• Condensation on the kitchen counter (built-in models)Is the dishwasher aligned with the counter top? Moisturefrom the vent in the dishwasher console can form on thecounter, Refer to the Installation Instructions for moreinformation.Dishes are not completely clean• Food soil left on the dishesIs the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the "DishwasherLoading" section.Is the water temperature too low? If needed, turn home waterheater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is at least120°F (49°C). Refer to the "Dishwasher Efficiency Tips"section.Did you use the correct amount of fresh detergent? Userecommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the"Detergent Dispenser" section. Never use less than 1 tb (15 g)per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Storedetergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy soil and/or hard watergenerally require extra detergent.Is detergent caked in dispenser? Use fresh detergent only. Donot allow detergent to sit for several hours in a wet dispenser.Clean dispenser when caked detergent is present.Is the pump or spray arm clogged by labels from bottles andcans? If you wash bottles and cans in your dishwasher, checkfor labels clogging the pump or spray arm.Is the home water pressure high enough for properdishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be 20 to 120psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. A boosterpump on the water supply can be added if pressure istoo low.Are high suds slowing the wash arm? Never use soap orlaundry detergents. Use recommended dishwasherdetergents only.Spots and stains on dishes• Spotting and filming on dishesIs your water hard or is there a high mineral content in yourwater? Conditioning the final rinse water with a liquid rinseaid helps eliminate spotting and filming. Keep the rinse aiddispenser filled.Is the water temperature too low? If needed, turn homewater heater up to ensure water entedng dishwasher is atleast 120°F (49°C). Refer to the "Dishwasher EfficiencyTip_" section.Did you use the correct amount of effective detergent? Userecommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the"Detergent Dispenser" sectioR.._Neveruse less than I tb (15 g)per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Storedetergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy soil and/or hard watergenerally require extra detergent.Is the home water pressure high enough for properdishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be 20 to 120psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. A boosterpump on the water supply can be added if pressure is toolow.18

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