Kelvinator KD12WW, KD12MM Instruction Manual

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KD12WW/MM

This manual contains sections of Safety
Instructions,Operating Instructions,
Installation Instructions and Troubleshooting
Tips etc. Carefully reading it before using the
dishwasher will help you to use and maintain
the dishwasher properly.

To review the section on TroubleshootingTips
will help you to solve some common problems
by yourself and not need to ask for the help of
professional technicians.

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ControlPanel........................2

DishwasherFeatures................. 2

WashCycleTable.................... 3

WaterSoftener...................... 4

Detergent...........................5

RinseAid......................... 5,6

Loading the Dishwasher Rack . . . . . . . . 6,7

TurningOntheAppliance..............7

FilteringSystem..................... 8

CaringfortheDishwasher.......... 9...

The manufacturer, following a policy of constant
development and up-dating of the product, may
make modifications without giving prior notice.

AboutElectricityconnection . . . . .. . . . . 9

WaterConnection...................10

Dimensions........................10

Beforecallingforservice.......... 11,12

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Normal

Normal Wash

(IEC-EN 50242)

For normally soiled loads,
such as , plates,glasses

pots
and lightly soiled pans.
standarddaily cycle.

Pre-rinse

-rinse

Pre
Wash (52 ℃)
Rinse (70 ℃)
Drying

5/22 g.

Economy

Light

Soak

For lightly soiled loads,such
as plates,glasses,bowls and
lightly soiled pans.

Light Wash

For lightly soiled loads,
such as glasses, crystal and
fine china.

Glassware

To rinse dishes that you
plan to wash later that day.

Soak

Wash (52 ℃)
Rinse (70 ℃)
Drying

Wash (52 ℃)
Rinse (62 ℃)
Drying

Pre-rinse

22 g.

15 g.

Your dishwasher has an overfill protection device which could automatically shut off the inlet valve and starts the drain pump
if the water level in the unit is detected to be above the normal level. If this occurs, turn off the main water supply before calling for
servicing. If there is water in the base pan because of anoverfillor small leak,the watershould be removed before restarting the
dishwasher.

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If your model have not water softener, you may skip this section.

There are two ways to reduce the hardness: one way is using water softener, the other is using

water

detergent.

The hardness of the water varies from placeto place.If hard water is used in the dishwasher, deposits will form on the dishes
and utensils.
The appliances is equipped with a specialsoftener that uses a salt specifically designed to eliminate lime and minerals from the
water.

Always use salt intended for use with dishwashers.
The salt container is located beneath the lower rack and should be filled as follows:

Remove the lower basket and then unscrew and remove the cap from the salt

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container.

If you are filling the container for the first time ,fill 2/3 of its volume with water.

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3

Place the end of the funnel(supplied) into the hole and introduce about 2kg of
salt .It is normal for a small amount of water to come out of the salt container

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Carefully screw the cap back on.

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The salt container must be refilled when the salt warning light comes on. Though the salt container is filled

enough, the indicator light may not black out before the salt fully dissolve.
If there are spills of the salt, a soak program could be run to wipe them out.

2.

The dishwasher is designed to allow for adjusting the amount of salt consumed based on the hardness of the water used.
This is intended to optimize and customize the level ofsalt consumption sothat the salt consumption could be set proceed as
follows:

Unscrew the cap from the salt container.

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There is a ring on the container with an arrow on it (see Figure to the side), if

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necessary, rotate the ring in the anticlockwise direction from the "-" Setting
toward the "+" sign, based on the hardness of the waterbeing used.It is
recommended that adjustments should be made in accordance with the following
schema:

WATER HARDNESS

dH

22~45 3.9~8 Mid 40 30

>45 >8

fH

0~140~8 0~1.4

14~398~22 1.4~3.9

39~80

>80

Clark

0~10

10~28

28~56

>56

mmol/l

Selector Position

/

-

+

Salt consumption

(gram/cycle)

0

20 60

60 20

Auto nomy

(cycles/1.2kgs)

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Note:1°dH=1.25°Clark=1.78°fH=0.178mmol/l

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dH : German degree

fH : French degree

Clark: British degree

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YOU MAY NOT ADD TOO MUCH DETERGENT TO PREVENT THE FORMATION OF DEPOSITS BECAUSE YOUR DISHWASHERS
HAVE SPECIALLY-DESIGNED WATER SOFTENERS.
The dispenser must be refilled before the start of each wash cycle following the instructionsprovided in the" Wash Cycle
Table".Your dishwashers than conventional dishwashers. Generally, only one tablespoon of
detergent is needed for a normal wash load. Also, more heavily soiled items need more detergent. Always add the detergent just
before starting dishwasher,otherwise it could get damp and will not dissolve properly.

IF THE WATER ISN'T TOO HARD, YOU MAY ALSO PREVENT THE FORMATION OF DEPOSITS BY ADDING DETERGENT.
The amount of detergent needed can vary due to differencesin waterhardness. To determine the water hardness in your area,
contact your local water utility or area water softening company. The harder the water, the more detergent you may need.
Remember, you should adjust the amount of detergent you use by small amounts until you find the correctamount.

use less detergent and rinse aid

To remove har d water spots, try the following:

Run dishes through a normal wash program.
Remove all metal dishware,such as cutlery, pans, etc.,
from the dishwasher.
Do not add detergent.
Pour twocups of vinegar into a bowl and set the bowl face
up on the lower rack of the dishwasher.

Runthe dishes through a normal wash program.
If this doesn't work, try the same proc ess with 1 / 4 cup of
citric acid crystals instead of vinegar.

Dishwasher detergent is corrosive! Take care to keepit out
of reach of children.

To open the dispenser, turn the cap to the "open" (left)
arrow and lift it out.
Pour the rinse aidinto the dispenser, being careful not to
overfill.
Replace the cap by inserting it aligned with "open" arrow
and turning it to the closed (right) arrow.

Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers.
Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don't put powder detergent
into the dispenser until You're ready to wash dishes.

The rinse aid is released during the final rinse toprevent water
from forming droplets on your dishesthat can leave spotsand
streaks. It also improves drying by allowing water to "sheet" off
the dishes.

Your dishwashe rs are designed to use liquid rinse aids. The
rinse aid dispenser is located inside the door next to the
detergentdispenser. To fill the dispenser, open the cap and
pour the rinse aid into the dispenser until the level indicator
turns completely black. The dispenser holds about 100 ml of
liquid rinse aid.

Be careful notto overfillthe dispenser, because thiscould
cause oversudsing. W ipe away any spills with a damp cloth.
Don't forget to replace the cap before you close the dishwasher
door.
If you have soft water, you may not need rinse aid for it may
cause awhite filmto develop on your dishes.

A measured amount of rinse aid is released during the final rinse. As with detergent, the amount
of rinse aid needed for your dishes depends on the hardness of the water in your area. Too much
rinse aid can result in lather offoaming and cause cloudiness or steaks on your dishes. If the
water in your area is very soft,you may not need rinse aid. If you do,you can dilute the rinse aid
with an equal amount of water.
The rinse aid dispenser has six settings. Always start with the dispenser set on " 1 ". If spots and
poor drying are problems, increase the amount of rinse aid dispensed byremoving the dispenser
lid and rotating the dial to "2". If the dishes still are not drying properly or are spotted, adjust the
dial to the next higher number until your dishes are spot-free. We suggest you to set on "4" .

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If there is no rinse aid warning light in the control panel, you can judge the amount of rinseaid by the followingmeans. The
black dot on the rinse aid dispenser indicates the amount of rinse aid inthe dispenser. As the rinse aid diminishes, the size of
the black dot decreases. You should never let the rinse aid get below 1 / 4 full.

Astherinseaiddiminishes,the size of the blackdot on therinse
aid level indicator changes, asillustrated below.

Full
3/4full
1/2full
1 /4 full - Should refill toeliminate spotting
Empty

The upper rack is designed to hold more delicate and lighter dishware such as glasses, coffee and tea cupand saucers, as well
as plates, small bowls and shallow pans(as long asthey are not too dirty).
Position thedishes and cookware so that they do not get moved by the spray of water.
The upper rack can be adjusted for height by puttingwheels of different height into the rails.

Cups

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Small serving bowl

2

Large servingbowl

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4

Glasses

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Saucers

Dish

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Plates

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We recommend that you place large items whichare most difficult to clean into the lower rack: pots, pans, lids,
serving dishes and bowls, as shown in the figure to the right.
It is preferable to place serving dishes and lids on the sideof the racks inorder to avoid blocking the rotation of the
top spray arm.

Pots, serving bowls, etc, must always be placed top down.
Deep pots should be slantedto allowwater to flow out.

The bottom rack feature fold down tine rows so that larger or more pots and pans canbe loaded.

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Ovalplatter

Dinner plates

2

Soup plates

3

Dessert dishes

4

Silverware basket

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Silverware should be placed in the silverware bask et with handles at the bottom: If the rack has side baskets, the spoon should
be loaded individually into the appropriate slots, Especially long utensils should be placed in the horizontal position at the
front of the upper rack.

Knife

Forks

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Make sure that the plug for the appliance is inserted into the wall socket.

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Make sure that the water supply is turned on to full pressure.

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3

Load the dishwasher(see the sectionentitled, " Loading the Dishwasher " ).
Pour in the detergent(see the section entitled, " Salt, Detergent and RinseAid").

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5

Turn the knob located on the right of the control panel in the clockwise direction until the number or the symbol forthe cycle
setting is aligned with the reference mark (see the section entitled, " Wash Cycle Table " ).

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Press the ON/ OFF button, and the ON/OFF light will turn on. At this point, the wash cycle will begin.

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Soup spoons

3

Dessert spoons

Teaspoons

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Do not let anyitem extend throughbottom.

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Serving spoon

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Gravy ladle

Serving fork

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Premise

have already been released, and the appliance may have already drained the wash water. If this is the case, the detergent dispenser
must be refilled (seethe paragraph entitled "Loading the Detergent ").
Press the ON/OFF button, and the ON light willturn off. Rotate the knob in the clockwise direction to the desired cycle setting (see
the section entitled, " Starting a wash cycle . . . " ). Then, turn the dishwasher back on using the on the ON/OFF button.

A forgotten dish can be added any time before the detergent cup opens.

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: A cycle that is underway can only be modified if it has only been running for a short time. Otherwise, the detergent may

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Pull the door handle.

Do not open the door until the water spray action stops.
Steam may rise out of the dishwasher.

When the knob stops turning and is aligned with a STOP mark(see figure), the cycle has finished .
Turn off the appliance using the ON/OFF button, shut off the water supply and open the door of
the dishwasher. Wait a fewminutes before unloading the dish washer to avoidhandlingthe
dishes and utensils while they are still hot and more susceptible to breakage. They will also dry
better.

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Add forgotten dishes.

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Close the door and push the latch to the far right.

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The filter prevent larger remnants of food or other objects from getting inside the pump. This residue can
occasionally clog up the filters.

The filter system consists of a coarse filter,a flat (Main filter) And a microfilter
(Fine filter).

Main filter

Food and soil particles trapped by this filter are pulverized by a special jet on the

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3

- Inspect the filters for obstructions every time the dishwasher has been used.

- By unscrewing the coarse filter.you can remove the filter system.Remove anyfoodremnantsandcleanthe
filters under running water.

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step１：contrarotate the C

and then lift it up;

NOTE：

Ifdoitfromstep1tostep3,thefiltersystemwillberemoved;whileifdoitfrom step3 to step 1, the filter system
will be installed.

oarse filter

lower spray arm and washed down the drain.

Coarse filter
Larger items, such as pieces of bone or glass, that could clog the drain are
trappedinthecoarsefilter.Toremoveanitemcaughtinthisfilter,gentlysquee
ze the taps on the top of this filter and lift it out.

Fine filter
This filter holds soil and food residue in the sump area and prevents it from
being redeposit on the dishes during a cycle.

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,

step２：lift the Main filter up

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2

3

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step 3： lift the Fine filter up

If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to:

Reconnect the water inlet to the

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Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher.

2

Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water
inlet pipe from the water valve.

Drain water from the inlet and water valve.pipe

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(Use a pan to catch the water.)

It is necessary to cleanthe spray arms regularly for hard water chemicals will clog the
spray arm jets and bearings. To remove the spray arm, screw off the nut to takeoutthe
washer on top of the spray arm and remove the arm. Wash the arms in soapy and warm
water and use a soft brush to clean the jets. Replace them after rinsing them thoroughly.

Filter assembly
For best performance and results, the filter assembly must be cleaned.
The filter efficientlyremoves food particles from the wash water, allowing it to be
recirculated during the cycle. For this reason, it is agood idea to remove the larger
food particles trapped in the filter after each wash cycle by rinsing the semicircul ar
filter and cup under running water. Toremove the filter assembly, pull on the cup
handle in the upward direction. The entire filter assembly should be cleaned
once a week.
To clean the coarse filter and thefine filter, usea cleaning brush. Then, reassemble
the filter parts as shown in the figures left and reinsert the entire assembly in the
dishwasher, positioning in its seat and pressing downward.
The dishwasher must neverbe used without the filters. Improper replacement of the
filtermay reduce the performance level of the appliance and damage dishes andutensils.

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water valve.
Remove the filter in the tub the bottom

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and use a sponge to soak up water
in sump.

pipe

Never run the dishwasher without the filters in place.

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To clean the edge around the door, you should use onlya soft warm, damp rag. Toprevent
penetration of water into the door lock and electrical components, do not use a spray cleaner
of any kind.
Also, never use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads on the outer surfaces because they will
scratch the finish. Some papers towels can also scratchor leave marks on thesurface.

Never use a spray cleaner to clean the door panel for it could damage the door lock and electrical components. It is not allowed
to use the abrasive agent or some paper towel becauseof therisk of scratching or leaving spotson the stainless steel surface.

Afterevery wash, turnoff the water supplyto the
appliance and leave the door slight ly ajar so that
moisture andodors are not trapped inside.

Before cleaning or performing maintenance, always
remove the plug from the socket. Do not run risks.

To clean the ex terior and rubber parts of the dishwasher,
do notuse solvents or abrasive cleaning products.
Rather,use onlya cloth and warm soapy water.
To remove spots or stains fromthe surfaceof the
interior, use a clothdampened with water anda little
white vinegar, or a cleaning product made specifically
for dishwashers.

When you go on holiday,it is recommenedthat you run a
wash cycle with the dishwasherempty and then remove
the plug from the socket, turn off the water supply and
leave the door of the appliance slightly ajar. This will help
the seals last longer and prevent odors from forming
within the appliance.

If theappliance must be moved, try tokeep it in the vertical
position.If absolutely necessary, it can be positioned on
its back.

One of the factors that cause odors to form in the
dishwasher is food that remains trapped in the seals.
Periodic cleaning with a damp sponge will prevent this
from occurring.

This dishwasher is designed for operation on an adequately wired individual 220~240VAC,50~60HZ. Use required fuse 10 amp.
Fused electrical supply isrequired-copper wire only. Time delay fuse or circuit breaker recommended and provide separate
circuit serving only this appliance. Outlet should be placed in adjacent cabinet.

After making sure that the voltageand the frequency values for the current in the home
correspond to those on the rating plate andthat the electrical system is sized for the
maximum voltage on the rating plate, insert the plug into an electrical socket whic h is
earthedproperly. If the electricalsocket to which the appliance must be connected is not

appropriate for the , replace the socket,rather thanusing a adaptors or thelikeas

they could cause overheating and burns.

plug

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Connect the cold water supplyhose to athreaded 3/4(inch) connector and make sure that it is
fastened tightly in place.
If the water pipes are new or have not been used for an extended period of time, letthe water
runtomakesurethatthewaterisclearandfreeofimpurities.Ifthisprecaution is not taken,
there is a risk that the water inlet can get blocked anddamage the appliance.

The watersupply to the appliance can also be connected to the house hot waterline
(centralized system, heating system),as long as it does not exceed a temperature of 60 C.

Connector of ModelⅡ

In this case, the wash cycle time will be shortened by about 15 minutes and thewash
efficiency slightly reduced.
The connection must be made to the hot water line following the sameprocedures as those
for the connection to the cold water line.

Position the appliance in the desired location. The back should rest against the wall behind it, and the sides, along the adjacent
cabinets orwall. The dishwasher isequipped with water supplyand drain hoses that can be positionedto the right or the left to
facilitate proper installation.

Once the appliance is positioned,adjust the feet (screwing them in or out) to adjust the
height of the dishwasher, making it level. In any case ,the appliance should notbe inclined
more than 2 .

Insert the drain hose into a drain pipe with a minimum diameter of 4 cm, or let it run into the sink, making sureto avoid bending or
crimping. Use the special plastic support that comes with the appliance. The top of the hose must be at a height between40 and
100cm.The free end of the hose must not be immersed in water.

PLEASE HAN G UPTHE DRAINHOSE EITHER WAYOF A, B, C

Close the drain hose hook to the counter

Front

Drain hosehook

Counter

A

B

If the sink is 34 or higher from the floor, the excesswater in Unicouple hoses
cannot be drained directly into the sink. It will be necessary to drain excess
water from hoses into a bowl or suitable container that is heldoutside and lower

Drain pipe

C

φ

40m m

DIMENSIONS(mm)

than the sink.

850

600

580

1135

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Fuse blown, or the
circuit breaker acted

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other
appliances sharing the same circuit with the dishwasher

Power supply is not
turned on

Water pressure is low

Overflow

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Some audible sounds are
normal

Utensils are not secure
in the baskets or something
small has dropped into
the basket

Motor hums Dishwasher has not been used regularly. If you do not use it

Improper detergent

Make sure the dishwasher is turned on and the door is
closed securely.
Make sure the power cord is properly plugged into the
wall socket.

Check that the water supply is connected properly and
the water is turned on.

The system is designed to detect an overflow. When it
does, it shuts off the circulation pump and turns on the
drain pump.

Sound from soft food shredding action and detergent cup
opening.

To ensure everything is secured in the dishwasher.

often, remember to set it to fill and pump out every week,
which will help keep the seal moist.

Use only the special dishwasher detergent to avoid suds.

If this occurs, open the dishwasher and let suds evaporate.

Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the
dishwasher, then drain out the water by slowly turning the
Dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat if necessary.

Spilled rinse agent Always wipe up rinse agent

spills immediately.

Detergent with

colorant was used

Rinse agent dispenser

is empty

Improper program

Improper rack loading Make sure that the action of the detergent dispenser and

Extremely hard water
Low inlet
temperature
Overloading the
dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powder
detergent
Empty rinse agent
dispenser
Incorrect dosage of

detergent

Make sure that the detergent is the one without colorant.

Make sure that the rinse agent dispense is filled.

Sel ect st ronger program

spray arms are not blocked by large dishware.

To remove spots from glassware:

Take out all metal utensils out of the dishwasher.
Do not add detergent.
Choose the longest cycle.
Start the dishwasher and allow it to run for about
18 to 22 minutes, then it will be in the main wash.
Open the door to pour 2 cups of white vinegar
into the bottom of the dishwasher.
Close the door and let the dishwasher complete

the cycle. If the vinegar does not work: Repeat
as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml)of citric acid
crystals instead of vinegar.

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Combination of soft
water and too much
detergent

Tea or coffee stains using a solution of 1/2 cup of bleach and 3 cups warm water

Use less detergent if you have soft water and select a
shortest cycle to wash the glassware and to get them clean.

to remove the stains by hand.

You have to wait for 20 minutes after a cycle to let the heating
elements cool down before cleaning interior; otherwise, burns
will happen.

Iron deposits in water
can cause an overall film

Hard water minerals To clean the interior, use a damp sponge with dishwasher

Dial is not in the

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position

Dishes block detergent
cups

Normal phenomenon

Aluminum utensils have
rubbed against dishes

This is normal A small amount of clean water around the outlet on

Overfill dispenser or rinse
aid spills

OFF

You have to call a water softener company for a special filter.

detergent and wear rubber g loves. Never use any other cleaner
than dishwasher detergent for the risk of foaming or suds.

Turn the Dial to

OFF position and slide the door latch to the

left.

Re-loading the dishes properly.

There is some steam coming through the vent by the door
latch during drying and water draining.

Use a mild abrasive cleaner to eliminate those marks.

the tub bottom at the back of the tub keeps the water
seal lubricated.

Be careful not to overfill the rinse aid dispenser.
Spilled rinse aid could cause oversudsing and lead
to overflowing. Wipe away any spills with a damp cloth.

Dishwasher isn t level

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Make sure the dishwasher is level.

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