Estate TUD6900 User Manual

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Storing
Storing for the summer
Protect your dishwasher during the summer months by turning 
off the water supply and power supply to the dishwasher.
Winterizing your dishwasher
Protect your dishwasher and home against water damage due to 
freezing water lines. If your dishwasher is left in a seasonal 
dwelling or could be exposed to near freezing temperatures, have 
your dishwasher winterized by authorized service personnel.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
Dishwasher is not operating properly
Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle
Is the door closed tightly and latched?
Is the right cycle selected? Refer to the “Cycle Selection 
Charts.”
Is there power to the dishwasher? Has a household fuse 
blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Has the motor stopped due to an overload? The motor 
automatically resets itself within a few minutes. If it does not 
restart, call for service.
Is the water shut-off valve (if installed) turned on?
Dishwasher will not fill
Is the overfill protection float able to move up and down 
freely? Press down to release.
Dishwasher seems to run too long
Is the water supplied to the dishwasher hot enough? The 
dishwasher runs longer while heating water. Refer to the 
“Dishwasher Efficiency Tips” section.
A delay automatically occurs in some wash and rinse cycles 
until the water reaches the proper temperature.
Water remains in the dishwasher
Is the cycle complete?
Detergent remains in the covered section of the 
dispenser
Is the cycle complete?
Is the detergent lump-free? Replace detergent if necessary.
Is the bottom rack installed properly? Refer to the “Parts and 
Features” section. Reinstall the rack if necessary.
White residue on the front of the access panel
Was too much detergent used? Refer to the “Detergent 
Dispenser” section.
Is the brand of detergent making excess foam? Try a different 
brand to reduce foaming and eliminate buildup.
Odor in the dishwasher
Are dishes washed only every 2 or 3 days? Run a rinse cycle 
once or twice a day until you have a full load.
Does the dishwasher have a new plastic smell? Run a vinegar 
rinse as described in “Spotting and filming on dishes” later in 
this Troubleshooting guide.
Condensation on the kitchen counter (built-in models)
Is the dishwasher aligned with the countertop? Moisture from 
the vent in the dishwasher console can form on the counter. 
Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information.
Dishes are not completely clean
Food soil left on the dishes
Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the “Dishwasher 
Loading” section.
Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing 
results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the 
dishwasher. Refer to the “Dishwasher Efficiency 
Tips” section.
Did you use the correct amount of fresh detergent? Use 
recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the 
“Detergent Dispenser” section. Do not use less than 1 tb 
(15 g) per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Store 
detergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy soil and/or hard water 
generally require extra detergent.
Is detergent caked in dispenser? Use fresh detergent only. Do 
not allow detergent to sit for several hours in a wet dispenser. 
Clean dispenser when caked detergent is present.
Is the pump or spray arm clogged by labels from bottles and 
cans?
Is the home water pressure high enough for proper 
dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be 20 to 
120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. A booster 
pump on the water supply can be added if pressure is too 
low.
Are high suds slowing the wash arm? Do not use soap or 
laundry detergents. Use recommended dishwasher 
detergents only. 
Dishwasher door will not close
Is the bottom rack in backwards? The rack bumpers must 
face the dishwasher door.