Owner's Manual
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Problem Possible Cause What To Do
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 Café dishwashers.
To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and 
let suds dissipate. Open the door, press and hold Start 
for 3 seconds, and close the door.
Rinse agent was spilled Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
Detergent left in 
dispenser cups
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 under the 
detergent dispenser.
Black or gray marks 
on dishes
Aluminum utensils have 
rubbed against dishes
Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner.
Dishes don’t dry Low inlet water temperature Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120°F.
Select Heated Dry.
Use Wash Temp Boost or Boost Temp option.
Select a higher cycle, such as Wash Temp Sani, 
Sanitize Temp or Heavy.
Rinse agent dispenser is 
empty
Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required.
Additional drying time is 
needed
Leave door closed after the Clean light appears to allow 
the fan to run an additional 90 minutes.
Note: If you open the door, this fan extension will be cancelled.
Control panel 
responded to inputs 
but dishwasher 
never filled with 
water
Door may not be completely 
closed
Make sure the door is firmly closed.
Water valve may be turned 
off
Make sure water valve (usually located under the sink) is 
turned on.
Flood float may be stuck Remove Ultra-Fine filter and lightly tap the piece under the 
ultra fine filter that looks like a salt shaker. Replace the filter.
Stained tub interior White film on inside 
surface— hard water 
minerals 
Café recommends 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 (WD35X151) can be ordered through Café Parts. 
See back cover for ordering information. Alternatively, 
purchase Finish
®
 Dishwasher Cleaner and follow the 
directions on the label.
Dishwasher won’t 
run
Fuse is blown or circuit 
breaker is tripped
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other 
appliances from the circuit.
Power is turned off In some installations, the power to the dishwasher is 
provided through a wall switch, often located next to the 
disposer switch. Make sure it is on.
Control panel is locked Unlock control panel. See the Getting started section.
Possible leak is detected Some models are equipped with leak detection and the 
cycle will be cancelled if a leak is detected. The display 
will show “LEAK DETECTED”. Contact Café for service.
Proper Start sequence was 
not followed
See the Using the dishwasher section.
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