SHARP SDW6757ES 24 Inch Top Control Stainless Steel Dishwasher User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Sharp
Table of Contents
- CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
- PRODUCT SUPPORT
- CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY
- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- APPEARANCE OVERVIEW
- SPECIFICATION
- CONTROL PANEL
- CONVENIENT FEATURES
- GETTING STARTED
- DISHWASHER CYCLE OPTIONS
- CARE AND CLEANING
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- ERROR CODES
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
OPERATION MANUAL
DISHWASHER
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CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (“Sharp”) warrants to the first consumer
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labor for the period(s) set forth below.
This warranty does not apply to any cosmetic or appearance items of the
Product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth below nor to any
Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been
subjected to misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered
or modified in design or construction. In order to enforce the rights under
this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below
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Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based
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other than an authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way
responsible for any incident or consequential economic or property damage.
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so the above exclusion may not apply to you. THIS ARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
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Your product model number & description Model # SDW6757ES Dishwasher. (Be
sure to have this information available when you need service for your
Product.)
Warranty period for this product: One (1) year parts and labor, including
in-home service. Five (5) year parts only, racks and electronic controls.
Additional item(s) excluded from
warranty coverage: Commercial, non-residential, or use inconsistent with
published installation and product operational instructions. In home
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service is provided for one year from date of purchase. Service can be
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
For your safety, please follow the information in this manual to minimize the
risk of fi re, explosion, electric shock, and to help prevent property damage
or personal injury.
PROPER INSTALLATION
Please install your dishwasher properly; follow the installationguide.
- Water supply inlet temperature should be between 120℉ and 149℉.
- Dispose of the discarded appliance and packing material properly.
- The dishwasher must be properly grounded, or it can result in a risk of electric shock.
- If there is any damage to the Dishwasher, please contact your Dealer. Do not to attempt to repair or replace any part by yourself.
BASIC PRECAUTION BEFORE USE
The manual does not cover every possible condition and situation that may
occur.
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Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
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Use the dishwasher only for intended function as described in this manual.
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When loading items to be washed:
• Load sharp items and knives so that they are not likely to damage the door seal and tub.
• Load sharp items and knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of injury. -
Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked dishwasher safe, if not marked, check with manufacturer for recommendation. Items that are not dishwasher safe may
melt and create a potential fire hazard. -
If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, make sure disposer is completely empty before running dishwasher.
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Do not tamper with controls.
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Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are in the proper place.
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Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use, especially if the sanitize option has been selected.
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To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on a dishwasher.
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Do not let children abuse, sit or stand on door or racks of the dishwasher.
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Keep young children and infants away from dishwasher when it is in operation.
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Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, BEFORE USING DISHWASHER, turn on all hot water faucets and let water run from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable. DO NOT smoke or use an open flame during this time.
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Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children.
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Do not use the dishwasher if it has a damaged power line or plug, and do not plug the dishwasher into a damaged outlet. Failure to observe these instructions may result in electric shock.
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Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
APPEARANCE OVERVIEW
SPECIFICATION
Capacity | 14 place settings |
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Dimension (W x D x H) | 237/8″ x 251/2″ x 333/4″ (606 x 650 x 857 mm) |
Weight | Unpacked 94 lb (42.5 kg) |
Power Supply | 120 volts, 60 Hz |
Rated Power Usage | Wash motor 50 W / Heater 840 W |
Water Feed Pressure | 20 — 120 psi (138 — 828 kPa) |
CONTROL PANEL
WASH CYCLE SELECTIONS
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Auto
This cycle detects the turbidity degree and loading level of the washing items and automatically selects an optimal wash cycle for best performance. -
Heavy Duty
This cycle is for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled dishes, pots and pans. -
Normal
This cycle is for commonly used dishes and silverware with a regular amount of soil with energy and water saving benefits. -
Delicate
This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal. -
Express Wash
This cycle is for lightly soiled, pre-rinsed dishes and silverware. -
Rinse Only
This cycle is for pre-rinsing dishes or glassware. This is only a rinse that keeps food from drying on the dishes and reduces odor buildup in the dishwasher until you are ready to wash a full load. Do not use detergent.
OPTIONS -
Half Load
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and silverware. This option will save water consumption. -
Power Wash
Use this option to wash pots, pans, durable serving bowls and other large, heavily soiled or hard-to-clean dishes. To use Power Wash, place the dishes facedown in the lower rack directly above the power wash arm in the back left corner. -
Child Lock
You can lock all controls to prevent children from accidently changing the dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher. Press the HI TEMP WASH and the POWER WASH pads simultaneously to select or cancel the function. After the function is selected, the corresponding indicator light will turn ON. -
Hi Temp Wash
When the HI TEMP WASH function is selected, the temperature of the water will be maintained at 140℉ (60 ℃) maximum. -
Sanitize
To sanitize dishes and glassware, select the Sanitize option. When the SANITIZE function is selected, the temperature of the water will be maintained at 158℉ (70 ℃) maximum.
NOTE: It is possible that 158℉ (70 ℃) may not be reached, if the temperature of the incoming hot water does not reach the suggested temperature. -
Heat Dry
When the HEAT DRY function is selected, the heater will operate during the drying process. -
Air Refresh
When the Air Refresh function is selected, the dishwasher will exchange the air every 6 hours to keep the air in the dishwater fresh.
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Delay
To delay the start of a selected cycle, press the DELAY pad until the desired delay time shows in the LED display screen. This allows you to automatically start your dishwasher with 1 to 24 hours delay. To cancel the delay start option and begin the cycle before the delay period is over, press the START/CANCEL pad. -
Display Window
Displays the remaining hours and minutes of the running cycle, delay hours, error codes, etc. -
Start/Cancel
• Open the door to select the desired wash cycle; the indicator light will turn ON. Press the START/CANCEL pad and close the door within 4 seconds. The selected program light will begin to blink and the cycle progress indicator in the door panel will turn ON indicating the wash cycle is running. If the door is not closed within 4 seconds of pressing START/CANCEL, the cycle will time out and not start.
• To modify or change a selected running wash cycle, open the door, press the START/CANCEL pad and hold for 3 seconds. The dishwasher will drain the water for
60 seconds and the screen will display “60” after draining has completed. You may select a new cycle at this time.
• If you want to pause the running dishwasher to load more dishes, USE CAUTION and open the door slowly as there is a possibility of injury by hot steam from inside the dishwasher. Check the detergent dispenser to see if it is still closed indicating the main wash cycle has not started; if so, you may add more dishes.
• To achieve the best washing results, it is strongly recommended that all dishes be loaded before washing cycle begins. -
Rinse Aid Indicator Light
Illuminates when the dishwasher requires additional rinse aid. -
Sanitized Indicator Light
If a cycle with the sanitize function is finished, the SANITIZED indicator light turns ON. If the door is opened, it will turn OFF after 30 seconds. -
Clean Indicator Light
Turns ON after a cycle finished. If the door is opened, it will turn OFF after 30 seconds
CONTROL PANEL
STATUS WINDOW
DELAY TIME
If the DELAY option is selected, the number of delay start hours will
display in the Status Window.
If the dishwasher is working and the remaining cycle time is more than 1 hour,
number of hours and minutes left will be shown alternately in the Status
Window. 1 hour is shown as 1H.
CYCLE LIGHT
Flashes once the program has been entered and the START/ CANCEL pad is
pressed. It also flashes if the door is opened during a wash cycle. Close the
dishwasher door to begin or continue a wash cycle.
NOTE The remaining time may increase or decrease as the Smart Sensor
assesses the soil level and adjusts the number of water fills required for the
load.
ERROR INDICATION
In certain situations that are critical to the safe function and operation of
the dishwasher, the machine will shut down and display an error code. (See
Error Codes on page 20.)
If Error Codes are displayed, contact the dealer or servicer.
They will be able to provide assistance in troubleshooting the problem or
locate an authorized service technician if needed.
CYCLE PROGRESS INDICATOR
The cycle progress lights indicate the progress of the cycle while the
dishwasher is running. They are located on the front of the dishwasher panel
on the right side.
1.WASH| When the dishwasher is in a wash or rinse stage of a cycle, the WASH
light is illuminated.
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2.DRY| When the dishwasher is in a drying stage of a cycle, the WASH and DRY
lights are illuminated.
3.CLEAN| After the dishwasher has completed all stages of a cycle, all
indicator lights are illuminated. If the door is opened when the CLEAN lights
are illuminated, all the lights will turn OFF after 30 seconds.
CONVENIENT FEATURES
LED LIGHTS
Your dishwasher has two LED lights on the top of the tub, which automatically
turn on while the door is open.
ADJUSTABLE THIRD RACK
The Third Rack is provided for cutlery or other accessories.
You can slide the right shelf over the left shelf when additional pace is
needed on the Upper Rack.
ADJUSTABLE UPPER RACK
The Upper Rack height can be raised or lowered to accommodate loading taller
dishes in either rack. The Upper Rack clearance height H1 goes from 8″ to 10″.
The Lower Rack clearance height H2 is 11″ to 13″.
To adjust the Upper Rack position, lift the Adjustment Arms on both sides of
the rack and pull up or push down the rack.
**** Height should be adjusted without dishes in the racks.
CONVENIENT FEATURES
FOLDABLE TINES
The upper and lower racks include flexible tines that can be folded down to
create more space for dishes. The tines may be left in the up position for
normal use, or folded down for more flexible loading.
TO FOLD TINES DOWN
Grasp the tip of the tine, gently pull the tine out of the tine holder and
rotate the tine to the side.
- Upper Rack – Push the tines to the center of the rack.
- Lower Rack – Push the tines to the back of the rack.
TO STAND TINES UPRIGHT
Grasp and pull the tine until it is vertical and/or you feel it click into
place. Verify the tines are secure before loading.
- Upper Rack – Push the tines to the right-hand side of the rack.
- Lower Rack – Push the tines to the front of the rack.
SMART WASH SYSTEM
Your dishwasher has Smart Wash System. This system can determine the type of
cycle required to clean the dishes in the load with maximum efficiency. When a
partial load of lightly soiled dishes is placed in the unit, a wash cycle
similar to a short wash will automatically be performed. When a full load of
heavily soiled dishes is placed in the unit, a heavy wash cycle will
automatically be performed.
POWER WASH SPRAY
Your dishwasher is equipped with Power Wash spray in addition to the upper
spray arm and the lower spray arm. It is located in the back left corner, and
effectively washes heavy soiled pots and pans.
FILTER SYSTEM
Your dishwasher has a multiple filter system. In this system there are four
mesh filters that can separate soiled water and clean water into different
chambers. The multiple ilter system helps your dishwasher achieve better
performance using less water and energy.
HOW YOUR DISHWASHER CLEANS
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent
through the spray arms against soiled surfaces. The dishwasher fills with
water, covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the multiple
filter system and spray arms. Separated soil particles go down the drain as
the water is pumped out and replaced with clean water. The number of water
fills will vary with the cycle being used.
BASIC OPERATIONS
- Load dishwasher. (See preparing and loading dishes.)
- Add detergent. (See fill detergent dispenser.)
- Add rinse aid if needed. (See fill rinse aid dispenser.)
- Select desired CYCLE. (See cycle chart.) The indicator light above the pad will turn on when selected.
- Select desired OPTIONS. The indicator light above the pad will glow when selected.
- To start, press the START/CANCEL pad.
- Close the door within 4 seconds to begin the cycle.
Your dishwasher has the top control panel.
Your selections will only be activated when the door is firmly closed.
NOTE
The dishwasher is programmed to remember your last cycle so you do not have to
reset each time. To start the dishwasher using the same cycle and options
selected on the previous wash, simply press the START/CANCEL pad.
DISH PREPARATION
Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuous
filtered wash system will remove the remaining food particles. Burned-on foods
should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups. Foods
such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and tomato-based products
may cause discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for
a long period of time. If not operating the dishwasher immediately, it is best
to rinse off dishes soiled with these types of foods. If the dishwasher drains
into a food disposer, be sure disposer is completely empty before starting
dishwasher.
GETTING STARTED
LOADING THE UPPER RACK
The Upper Rack is designed for cups, glasses, small plates, bowls and plastic
items marked dishwasher safe. For best results, place bowls, cups, glasses and
sauce pans with soiled surfaces facing down or toward the center. Tilt
slightly for better drainage.
**** Make sure the loaded dishes do not interfere with the rotation of the
upper spray arm that is located at the bottom of the Upper Rack. (Check this
by rotating the upper spray arm by hand.)
LOADING THE LOWER RACK
The Lower Rack is designed to load plates, soup bowls, saucers and cookware.
The elevated Upper Rack space will allow you to load dishes that are a maximum
of 13” in height.
**** Large items should be placed along the edge so they do not interfere
with the upper spray arm rotation or prevent the detergent dispenser from
opening. Large items should be turned over so that the inside faces downward
so they do not interfere with the lower spray arm rotation.
LOADING THE THIRD RACK
The Third Rack can be used to load cutlery or other accessories such as
spatulas or cooking spoons. Silverware, knives and utensils should be loaded
in the third rack separate from each other in the appropriate positions so
they do not nest together.
NOTES
- Do not load silver or silver-plated silverware with stainless steel. These metals can be damaged by contact with each other during washing.
- Some foods (such as salt, vinegar, milk products, fruit juices, etc.) can pit or corrode silverware. DO NOT WASH ALUMINUM COOKWARE IN YOUR DISHWASHER.
LOADING THE SILVERWARE BASKET
The silverware basket consists of three separate sections. For optimum loading
flexibility, the center section of the basket can be used individually, joined
with one or both side sections or removed.
- Lift handle to remove the silverware basket and set the basket on a counter or table top.
- Lift up on each side section to disengage the center section from the keyhole slots in the side sections.
- Either load silverware into the basket sections while they are in the Lower Rack, or while they are sitting on a countertopbefore replacing into the Lower Rack.
The three separated modules of the silverware basket can be used in both Upper and Lower Racks..
- Spoons
- Knives
- Salad forks
- Forks
- Large spoons
- Large forks
- **** Do not let any item extend through bottom.
- Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of the silverware basket or rack that could block the lowerspray arm.
- Always load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down.
FOR BEST RESULTS:
- To avoid injury, load utensils such as knives and skewers with handles pointing up and sharp metal edges pointing down. Items such as forks and spoons may be loaded with handles pointing up or down, using separators to prevent the edges of the silverware from nesting.
- Place small items such as baby bottle caps, jar lids, corncob holders, etc. in the basket sections with hinged covers. Close the covers to hold small items in place.
- Unload or remove the baskets before unloading the racks to avoid water drops from falling on the silverware.
- When handles are up, mix items in each section of the baskets with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested items.
ADDING A DISH
To add or remove items after wash cycle starts:
- Open door slightly and wait a few seconds until wash action stops before completely opening.
- Add the item.
- Press the START/CANCEL pad, then close the door latch firmly within 4 seconds, the cycle will automatically resume. If the door is not closed within 4 seconds after pressing START/CANCEL, the cycle will time out and not start.
CAUTION
TO AVOID BURN INJURY: Slightly open door and wait until spray arms and wash action stop. Hot steam may exit the dishwasher or hot water may splash out of it. Failure to USE CAUTION may result in injury.
FILLING THE RINSE AID
Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. Without
rinse aid, your dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture.
The Heat Dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid. The Rinse Aid
Dispenser, located next to the detergent dispenser, automatically releases a
measured amount of rinse aid during the final rinse. If spotting and poor
drying are a problem, increase the amount of rinse aid dispensed by rotating
the dial to a higher number. The dial is located under the dispenser cap. If
the rinse aid is low, the rinse aid light is illuminated at the beginning and
end of the cycle indicating that it is time to refill.
FILLING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER
**** Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. The use of rinse
aid greatly improves drying performance after the final rinse. Do not use a
solid or bar-type rinse aid. Under normal conditions, the rinse aid will last
approximately one month. Try to keep the reservoir full, but do not overfill.
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Open the door, turn the dispenser cap to the left and lift it out.
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Add rinse agent up to the maximum indicator level.
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You can adjust the amount of the rinse aid released during the rinse operation; a higher number indicates a larger amount of rinse aid released.
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Replace the dispenser cap.
FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER
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Push the dispenser cover latch downward and open it.
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Add the detergent to the main wash compartment.
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Close the dispenser cover.
DISHWASHER CYCLE OPTIONS
CYCLE CHART
CYCLE TIME WITH OPTIONS
WASH CYCLE SELECTIONS
Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Hot water is
necessary to activate dishwasher detergent and melt fatty food soils. An
automatic sensor will check the incoming water temperature, and, if it is not
hot enough, the timer will be delayed for automatic water heating in the main
wash of all cycles. This happens even when HI-TEMP WASH is selected as an even
higher temperature will be guaranteed to handle heavier soil loads.
CARE AND CLEANING
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR DOOR AND PANEL
- Stainless steel panel – Clean the stainless steel door and handle regularly to remove any debris with a soft cleaning cloth. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or roducts containing chlorine to clean the stainless steel door.
- Control panel – Gently clean the control panel with a lightly dampened cloth.
CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL INNER DOOR AND TUB
The tub is made of stainless steel; it will not rust or corrode if the
dishwasher is scratched or dented.
** Clean any spots on the steel inner door and tub with a damp, nonabrasive
cloth.
CLEAN THE CYLINDER FILTER
The Cylinder Filter is designed to collect some big items such as broken
glass, bones and pits. The Cylinder Filter needs to bcleaned to maximize wash
performance.
Remove the Lower Rack, rotate the Cylinder Filter as shown andlift out the
filter. Empty and clean it by holding it under running water and place it back
into position.
** Clean any spots on the steel inner door and tub with a damp, nonabrasive
cloth.
WARNING
BURN HAZARD
Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior.
Failure to do so can result in burns.
CLEAN THE FINE FILTER
Take out the Cylinder Filter and remove the Fine Filter from the dishwasher
tub bottom. To remove the Fine Filter, you must first remove the bottom spray
arm as shown below. Flush the Fine Filter by holding it under running water
and place it back into position.
CLEAN THE DOOR GASKET
Clean the door gasket with a damp cloth regularly to removfood particles.
INSIDE
The inside of the dishwasher is self-cleaning with normal use. If needed,
clean the tub gasket with a damp cloth and use a brush similar to the one
shown below to clean the opening in the end of the gasket.
AIR GAP
If there is an air gap installed with your dishwasher, make sure it is clean,
so the dishwasher will drain properly. Air gap is not part of your dishwasher.
Before cleaning the air
gap, first turn off the dishwasher, then lift off the cover. Remove the
plastic cap and clean with a toothpick.
PROTECT AGAINST FREEZING
Your dishwasher should be properly protected from freezing when left in an
unheated place. Have a qualified technician perform the steps listed below in
this section.
To Disconnect Service:
- Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher at the supply source by moving fuses or tripping the circuit breaker.
- Turn off the water supply.
- Place a pan under the inlet valve. Disconnect water line from inlet valve and drain into pan.
- Disconnect drain line from pump and drain water into pan.
To Restore Service:
- Reconnect the water, drain and electrical power supply.
- Turn on water and electrical power supply.
- Fill both detergent cups and run dishwasher through a heated wash cycle.
- Check connections to make sure they do not leak.
TROUBLESHOOTING
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
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Dishwasher won’t start | Door may not be closed properly | Ensure the door is |
properly closed
Power supply or power line is not connected| Ensure power supply is correctly
connected
Delay Start option has been selected| Refer to delay start section in this
manual to reset
Child lock activated (selected models)| Refer to child lock section in this
manual to deactivate the child lock
Dishwasher beeps at the end of the cycle| Indicates the wash cycle is
finished, the dishwasher will beep|
Rinse aid light is on| The rinse aid level is low| Add rinse aid
Dishwasher operates too long| The dishwasher is connected to cold water| Check
the dishwasher, make sure it is connected to the hot water supply
The cycle time will vary depending on the soil level of the dishes| When heavy
soil is detected, the Auto and Normal cycles will automatically increase the
cycle time
The sanitize option is selected| When Sanitize option is selected, the cycle
time will be
increased to meet the sanitize temperature requirement
Dishes are not clean enough| Water pressure is temporarily low| Use dishwasher
when the water pressure is normal
The inlet water is low| Make sure the dishwasher is connected to the hot water
supply
Try not to use the dishwasher when hot water is being used elsewhere in the
house
Dishes are loaded too close together| Load the dishes again as the manual
indicates
Improper use of detergent| Using fresh detergent, add the correct amount
depending on the water hardness and the selected cycle
The selected cycle is not suitable for food soil condition| Choose another
cycle for longer washing time
Spray arms are blocked by items| Make sure the spray arm is rotated fully
Dishes are not dry enough| Detergent dispenser is empty| Fill rinse aid
dispenser or increase the amount of rinse aid
Improper loading of dishes| Load the dishes again as the manual indicates
The selected cycle did not include drying| Choose the proper cycle with drying
Spots and filming on dishes| Water hardness is too high| For extremely hard
water, install a water softener
Improper loading of dishes| Load the dishes again as the manual indicates
Old or damp powder rinse aid is used| Use fresh rinse aid
Rinse aid dispenser empty| Add rinse aid to the dispenser
Etching| Use of too much detergent| Use less detergent if you have soft water
etching
The inlet water temperature exceeds I50°F| Lower the inlet water temperature
Detergent left in dispenser cup| Detergent may be too old| Use fresh detergent
Spray arm is blocked| Load the dishes, making sure the spray arms are not
blocked
Detergent dispenser will not close| Improper operation of the detergent cover|
Add the detergent and rinse aid as indicated by the manual
PROBLEM| POSSIBLE CAUSE| SOLUTION
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Water remains in the dishwasher| Previous cycle has not finished or has been
interrupted| Select the proper cycle as indicated by the manual
Dishwasher does not drain properly| Drain is clogged| Check the air gap if it
is installed
Make sure the disposer is empty if the dishwasher is connected to the disposer
Drain hose is kinked| Be sure the drain hose is properly connected to the sink
Suds in the tub| Improper detergent is used| Be sure to use only the automatic
dishwasher detergent
Excessive suds caused by using the improper detergent| Make sure to use only
the automatic dishwasher detergent
Dishwasher leaks| Dishwasher is not level| Level the dishwasher (see the
installation manual)
Black or gray marks on dishes| Aluminum utensils have rubbed against dishes|
Choose a higher cycle
Make sure the inlet water temperature is no less than 120°F
Stained tub interior| Coffee and tea soil| Use a spot cleaner to remove the
soil
Reddish stain| Some tomato-based foods will cause this. Use of the rinse only
cycle right after loading this will decrease the staining
Noise| Detergent cup opening / drain pump sound| This is normal
A hard object has entered the wash module. When the object is ground up, the
sound should stop| If the noise persists after a complete cycle, call for
service
Dishwasher won’t fill| Water valve is shut off| Make sure water valve is open
Door latch may not be properly seated| Make sure the door is closed
Bad odor in dishwasher tub| Drain Hose connected to sink drain between sink
trap and the wall| Be sure the Drain Hose is connected to the sink between the
sink and the sink trap
ERROR CODES
When some malfunctions occur, the appliance will display error codes to warn y ou:
CODES | MEANINGS | POSSIBLE CAUSES |
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E I | •Longer inlet time | |
•Improper or Incomplete Draining | •Faucet is not opened, or water intake is |
restricted, or water pressure is
too low
•Drain Hose is extended more than 10 ft from Dishwasher
•Drain Hose is not properly looped underneath sink, or not installed
with Air Gap
•Drain Hose is kinked, compressed, or otherwise damaged
•Wrong Drain Hose used (use only supplied Sharp Dishwasher Drain
Hose)
E4| Overflow| Some element of dishwasher leaks
E8| Failure of orientation of distributary valve| Open circuit or break of
distributary valve
E9| Holding a button for longer than 30 seconds| Water or some other material
on the button
WARNING
- If overflow occurs, turn off the main water supply before calling for service.
- If there is water in the base pan because of an overfill or small leak, the water should be removed before restarting the dishwasher.
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION • 100 Paragon Drive • Montvale, New
Jersey 07645 • USA
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