Magic Chef mCSCd6W5 User Manual - Troubleshooting
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TrOuBlEShOOTING
Problem
Possible Causes
What to Do
Technical
Problems
Dishwasher does
not start
Fuse blown or circuit
breaker tripped
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Remove any other ap-
pliances sharing the same circuit with the dishwasher
Power supply not
turned on
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
Door of dishwasher
not properly closed
Close door completely and make sure it is latched
Water not
pumped from
dishwasher
Kink in drain hose
Check drain hose
Filter is clogged
Check filter system
Kitchen sink clogged
Check sink to make sure it is draining well If sink is clogged,
you may need a plumber
General
Problems
Suds in the tub
Improper detergent
Use only 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 door
then Start the “Rinse” wash cycle to drain out the water
Repeat if necessary
Spilled Rinse Aid
ALWAYS wipe up rinse-aid spills immediately
Stained tub
interior
Detergent with color-
ant was used
DO NOT use detergents with colorants or dyes
White film on
inside surface
Hard water minerals
To clean the interior, use a damp sponge with dishwasher de-
tergent and wear rubber gloves Never use any other cleaner
than dishwasher detergent for the risk of foaming or suds
Rust stains on
cutlery
Cutlery is not corro-
sion resistant
Only put corrosion resistant items in the dishwasher
A program was not
run after dishwasher
detergent was added
Traces of detergent
have gotten into the
wash cycle
Run the Quick Wash program without any dishes or utensils
in the dishwasher after adding dishwasher detergent
Noise
Knocking noise
inside the wash
cabinet
The spray arm is
hitting an item in the
basket
If you are able to, interrupt the program and rearrange the
items which are obstructing the spray arm
If you are unable to interrupt the program, fix the spray arm
position after cycle is complete
Rattling noise in
the wash cabinet
Item inside is loose
If you are able to, interrupt the program and rearrange items
in the dishwasher
Knocking
noise in
the water pipes
This may be caused by
on-site installation or
the cross-section of
the piping
This has no influence on dishwasher function
If in doubt, contact a suitably plumber
Unsatisfactory
Washing
The dishes are
not clean
Dishes not loaded
correctly
Make sure dishes are loaded correctly per the “Loading the
Dishwasher” section