User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
Problem Possible Cause What To Do
Steam This is normal Warm, moist air comes through the vent during drying and 
when water is being pumped out. This is necessary for drying.
Sanitized light does 
not illuminate at the 
end of the cycle
The door was opened and 
the cycle was interrupted 
during final rinse
Do not interrupt the cycle by opening the door during the 
wash cycle.
The incoming water 
temperature was too low
Raise the water heater temperature to between 120°F 
and 150°F.
Noise Normal operating sounds:
Beeping at the end of the 
cycle (on some models)
Detergent cup opening
Water entering dishwasher
Motor stops and starts at 
various times during cycle
Spray arms start and stop 
at various times
Drain pump sounds during 
pump out
Drain pump starts and 
stops several times during 
each drain
These are all normal. No action is required.
Rattling dishes when the 
spray arm rotates
Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the Loading 
section.
Rattling silverware against 
door during wash
Tall utensils may be placed in the upper rack to avoid 
bumping against inner door during wash cycle.
A white film on 
glassware, dishware 
and the interior 
This problem is likely 
caused by a low quality 
phosphate-free dishwasher 
detergent
To remove the white film, run your dishes through a 
dishwasher cycle with citric acid. Use a WD35X151 
citric acid kit found online. Otherwise, use 
high quality 
rinse agents such as 
Cascade
®
 Platinum™ Dishwasher 
Cleaner or Finish
®
 Dishwasher Cleaner found at your 
local grocery store.
Pour the citric acid in the detergent cup and close the 
cover. Place the filmed but otherwise clean glassware and 
dishware in the dishwasher. Leave silverware and other 
metal items out of the dishwasher. Turn the dishwasher on 
and let it run through a complete cycle without detergent. 
The glassware, dishware, and dishwasher should come out 
film free. Alternatively, a vinegar rinse may be used. Pour 1 
cup of vinegar into dishwasher just after the detergent cup 
opens and let the dishwasher complete its cycle.
This may be repeated several times a year as needed.
The use of 
high quality rinse agents such as Cascade
®
Platinum™ Power Dry™ Rinse Aid or 
Finish
®
 Jet-Dry
®
Rinse Aid may help minimize a repeat build up of film. 
Also, the use of high quality detergents such as Cascade
®
Platinum™ ActionPacs™ or Finish
®
 Quantum
®
Automatic Dishwashing Detergent will help prevent 
film build-up.










