Danby portable dishwasher troubleshooting
Many dishwasher malfunctions are explained by simple reasons – voltage drops, insufficient water pressure, clogged filters, etc. Find the symptoms of the breakdown of your device in the table and learn how to solve the problem.
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher doesn’t run | Fuse blown or circuit breaker has tripped Power supply is not turned on Water pressure is low | Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker |
| Make sure dishwasher is turned on and door is closed. Plug in cord securely | ||
| Check that water supply is connected and the water is turned on | ||
| Drain pump doesn’t stop | Overflow | The system is designed to detect an overflow. When it does, it shuts off the circulation pump and turns on the drain pump |
| Noise | Some audible sounds are normal Utensils are not secure in basket / some- thing small has dropped into the basket Motor hums | Sounds from soft food shredding action and detergent cup opening |
| Ensure everything is secured in the dishwasher | ||
| If you do not use often, dishwasher may hum, remember to fill and pump out the appliance every week to keep the seal moist | ||
| Suds in the tub | Improper detergent Spilled rinse agent | Use only dishwasher detergent to avoid suds. |
| If suds are present, open the door and let suds evaporate | ||
| Always wipe rinse agent spills immediately | ||
| Dishes are not dry | Rinse agent dispenser is empty | Make sure that the rinse agent dispenser is filled |
| Dishes and flatware are not clean (spots / filming) | Improper program selected / run Improper rack loading Extremely hard water | Select a stronger program |
| Make sure that the detergent dispenser and spray arms are not blocked by large dishware | ||
| Remove all metal utensils from dishwasher | ||
| Detergent left in dispenser cups | Dishes blocking the detergent cups | Re-load the dishes properly |
| Water standing in the bottom of the tub | This is normal | A small amount of clean water around the out- let at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated |
| Water doesn’t pump out of the tub | The drain is clogged | Make sure the kitchen sink is draining well. If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run it clear |
| Dishwasher leaks / steams | Overfilled dispenser or rinse aid spills Dishwasher isn’t level Steam is normal | Be careful not to overfill the rinse aid dispense. Spilled rinse aid can cause over sudsing and lead to overflowing. Wipe away any spills with a damp cloth |
| Make sure the dishwasher is level Steam coming through the vent by the door latch is normal during drying and water draining |