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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Problem
Possible Cause
What To Do
Start status indicator
light flashing
The door was opened or the
cycle was interrupted.
Press the
Start
pad once and close the door within 4 seconds
to start the dishwasher. Press the
Start
pad a second time
when the dishwasher is running only if you wish to cancel the
cycle.
Dishwasher BEEPS
once every minute
This is a reminder that your
dishwasher door has been left
open during operation. It will
continue beeping until you
press Start and close the door.
Press
Start
and close the door.
Beeping at the end of
the cycle
This is normal. Dishwasher
will beep at end of cycle.
The dishwasher will beep (unless interupted) and the
Clean
light
will display at the end of the wash cycle.
Dishes and flatware
not clean
Filter assembly is clogged
See the
CARE AND CLEANING
section.
Low inlet water temperature
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see the
USING
THE DISHWASHER
section). Turn on the hot water faucet
nearest the dishwasher, let run until the water temperature stops
rising. Then start the dishwasher and turn off the faucet. This
ensures the entering water is hot. Select
Wash Temp - Boost
.
Water pressure is temporarily
low
Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so,
wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher. Normal
water pressure to the dishwasher should be 20-120 psi.
Air gap or disposer clogged
Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.
High drain loop or air gap not
installed
Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper drain line
installation.
Improper rack loading
Make sure large dishware or utensils do not block the detergent
dispenser or the wash arms. See the
Loading
section.
Poor performing detergent
Use a highly rated detergent such as
Finish
®
Quantum
®
Automatic Dishwashing Detergent
.
Spots and filming on
glasses and flatware
Extremely hard water
Use rinse agents such as
Finish
®
Jet-Dry
®
Rinse Aid
to prevent
spots and prevent new film build-up.
If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required.
Low inlet water temperature
Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120°F (49°C).
Overloading or improper
loading of the dishwasher
Load dishwasher as shown in the
Loading
section.
Old or damp powder
detergent
Make sure detergent is fresh.
Use a highly rated detergent such
as
Finish
®
Quantum
®
Automatic Dishwashing Detergent
.
Rinse agent dispenser empty
Refill with rinse agent such as
Finish
®
Jet-Dry
®
Rinse Aid
.
Too little or low performing
detergent
Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated
detergent.
Cloudiness on
glassware
Combination of soft water
and too much detergent
This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from
happening, use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash
glassware in the shortest cycle that will get it clean.
Low performing phosphate-
free detergent
See
A white film on glassware, dishware and the interior
in
this
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
section.
Water temperature entering
the dishwasher exceeds 150°F
(66°C)
This could be etching. Lower the water heater temperature.
Suds in the tub
Wrong detergent
Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.
Finish
®
Quantum
®
Automatic Dishwashing Detergent
has been approved
for use in all Haier Appliances dishwashers.
Rinse agent was spilled
Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
