Manual
24 49-4000255 Rev 0
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Troubleshooting Tips... Before you schedule service
Problem Possible Cause What To Do
Intermittent beeping Dishwasher is in pause 
mode
Press  on the control panel then close the drawer to 
resume the program.
Sanitized light 
flashes when the 
drawer is opened at 
the end of the cycle
A drawer was opened and 
the cycle was interrupted 
during the final rinse
Do not interrupt the cycle by opening a drawer during the 
wash cycle.
The incoming water 
temperature was too low
Raise the water heater temperature to between 120°F 
and 150°F.
Detergent left in 
dispenser
Dishes or utensils are 
blocking the detergent cup
Reposition the dishes, so the water from the lower spray 
arm can flush the detergent cup. See the Loading section.
Reposition the tall utensils or heavy silverware that may 
be keeping the dispenser cup door from opening. See the 
Loading section.
Don’t place large bowls or pots directly in front of the 
detergent dispenser.
Powder detergent 
not dispensed
Detergent dispenser was 
wet when loaded
Clean the dispenser and ensure it is dry before adding 
powder detergent.
Suds in the drawers Wrong amount of detergent See Detergent Dispensing in the Dispensers section.
Wrong detergent Use only high quality automatic dishwasher detergents to 
avoid sudsing. Cascade
®
 Platinum™ ActionPacs™ or Finish
®
Quantum
®
 Automatic Dishwashing Detergent have 
been approved for use in all Café dishwashers.
To remove suds from the dishwasher, open the drawers 
and let suds dissipate.
Rinse aid setting too high Decrease the rinse aid setting. See Use a Rinse Agent 
in the Dispensers section.
Rinse aid dispenser plug 
not closed tightly enough
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its finger grip pointing vertically. See Use Rinse Aid in the 
Dispensers section.
Rinse agent was spilled Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
Water under the 
drain filter
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Drawer interior is 
stained
White film on inside 
surface— hard water 
minerals 
Café 
recommends high quality rinse agents such as 
Cascade
®
 Platinum™ Power Dry™ Rinse Aid or 
Finish
®
Jet-Dry
®
 Rinse Aid
to help prevent hard water mineral 
deposits from forming.
Run dishwasher with citric acid to remove mineral deposits. 
Citric acid (Part number: WD35X151) can be ordered 
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information. Alternatively, purchase Cascade
®
 Platinum™ 
Dishwasher Cleaner or Finish
®
 Dishwasher Cleaner 
and follow the directions on the label.
Some foods, like tomato 
based products, may stain 
the inside of the drawer
Pre-rinse dishes before placing in the drawer. 
Alternatively, using the Rinse program after adding the 
dishes may minimize staining.
Hard Water Living in an area with very 
hard water
Increase the rinse aid setting and the amount of 
detergent. See the Dispensers section.
If living in an area with very hard water, consult a 
plumber on installing a household water softener.










