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Question posted by angieladawn on October 10th, 2010

Shuts Off

My dishwasher starts to run fills with water and shuts itself off. The water is in the bottom and doesn't drain?

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Use and Care Guide - Page 3

... not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations. We have provided many important safety messages in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children. Always read and obey all hot water faucets and let the water flow from service or discarding it. This is flammable, do not allow children to play in...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4

...dishwasher on the drain outlet) before installing. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS s Install where dishwasher is equipped with the circuit conductors and connected to avoid possible rupture of electric shock. The dishwasher...s For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be run with a cord having an equipment-...dishwasher is installed and grounded in a risk of fill valve.
Use and Care Guide - Page 5

... E. Model and serial number label J. PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. Top rack B. Water inlet opening C. Silverware basket K. Spray arm L. Rinse aid dispenser Other features your dishwasher may have Light item clips 5 The dishwasher you have purchased may have some models) H. Heating element F. Bottom rack D. Third level wash (on some...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6

... result in serious injury or cuts. Failure to green ground connector in terminal box. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Series 840 Series 860 Control Panels UNDERCOUNTER START-UP GUIDE Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. Connect ground wire to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7

... and Care Guide. Add detergent and check the rinse aid dispenser. Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until you hear water draining. Open the door slightly. 2. Close the door to stop your dishwasher, remove all the way, if needed. 3. Using Your New Dishwasher WARNING 1. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 2. Failure to...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8

... the water and hook the dishwasher to stop your portable dishwasher to start. The door latches automatically. NOTE: Remove and save the washer, screen, and screen holder or aerator for the Rinse Only cycle. 7. Screen C. Thin washer B. Select a drying option. Press the desired cycle and option selections. (See "Dishwasher Use.") Turn the cycle control knob to the desired cycle to...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9

... the connector. 4. Thin washer C. Red button D. Pull down . 5. Return the hoses to release the water pressure. NOTE: Do not draw water while the dishwasher is filling or while water is being pumped out. (This helps avoid a low fill when dishwasher is filling or mixing drain water with internal threads Insert the 2 screens, the thin washer, and then the thick washer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10

..., etc., do not touch interior walls or interfere with the rotation of food items. s Run a rinse cycle to breakage. NOTE: The features on some models) The light-item clips hold lightweight plastic items...cups. The bottom rack is designed for the water spray to drain from the drawings shown. Do not cover third level wash (on your dishwasher rack may be placed in the rack. s...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11

...plastic items in the bottom rack. Loading such items in front can keep the water spray from the drawings shown. Run a rinse cycle if you have a full load to the spray. Do not cover spray ...face down to the spray. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from reaching the detergent dispenser and silverware basket. s Do not load items...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12

...depends on the package when using liquid dishwasher detergent, concentrated powdered detergent or tablet detergent. Follow instructions on the hardness of your local water department, water softener company, or county extension agent. Cover latch D. s Add detergent just before starting a cycle. Where to use liquid or concentrated powdered detergent. Fill the Pre-Wash section if needed. (See...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13

... the fill indicator cap. If your home is empty to avoid starting the dishwasher during the regeneration of the rinse aid into the dishwasher. Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is located far from forming droplets that add extra heat to drain off of cold water in the lower part of the cycle only when...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14

... hear water draining. Wash Rinse Rinse Main Rinse Final Dry Time Water Wash Rinse (min) Usage (gal/L) q q q q q q 90 7.2/27.2 Normal Wash Use this cycle for loads with normal amounts of food soil. (The energy-usage label is latched, you will hear the cycles start and stop as the cycle control knob passes each cycle. Turn the cycle control knob...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15

...this option to the water in the dishwasher during a cycle as long as the cycle has not passed the...run your dishwasher at the upper left corner of moisture escaping from overfilling. Check under the float for the spraying action to the load anytime during drying. Lift up . Turn the cycle control knob clockwise to change an option anytime before the main wash starts, or the cycle...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16

... washing. No Can rust. Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents can etch with food containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit juice can damage finish. These might shift during washing and transfer black marks to see if it is dishwasher safe. Yes Run a rinse cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17

... home drain system. Replace the bottom rack with detergent after a cycle for the summer Protect your dishwasher during the summer months by turning off the chrome cover. DISHWASHER CARE Cleaning Cleaning the exterior In most types, you lift off the water supply and power supply to the dishwasher. Do not use of your dishwasher. NOTE: Run a normal cycle with...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18

... allow detergent to be 120°F (49°C) as described in "Spotting and filming on dishes Is your water hard or is present. Dishwasher is not operating properly s Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Is the door closed tightly and latched? Replace detergent if necessary. Reinstall the rack if necessary. Store detergent in...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19

...allow thorough rinsing. Do not use heated drying. Run the dishwasher through a complete washing cycle using it too often could damage your dishwasher. 1. It might be too delicate for occasional ...Refer to speed drying. Did you load your water pressure, call for proper dishwasher fill. Use a heated drying option for proper dishwasher filling? Load the dishes and glasses so they are...
Use and Care Guide - Page 21

... service company. Repairs to know your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses or to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Outside the 50 United States and Canada, this book and your sales slip together for other than normal, single-family household use your complete...

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    .... To delay the start the cycle, press Start/Resume. Select a wash cycle and option. To cancel the delay and cycle, press Cancel/Drain. To cancel the delay and start : Press the delay button to choose the number of hours. Using the delay start on my dishwasher How do I use the delay start option to run your dishwasher at a later...
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