Dishwasher Will Not Start

• 1). Ensure you have closed the door properly.
  
  
• 2). Ensure the diswasher is connected to the electricity supply. If it is, check that the plug is fully in the socket.
  
  
• 3). Go to your home's fuse board and check that the fuse that governs your dishwasher's power has not blown. If you have a breaker box, ensure the trip switch has not tripped.
  
  

Dishwasher Will Not Fill With Water

• 1). Ensure the dishwasher is properly attached to the water supply.
  
  
• 2). Turn on a faucet to ensure there has not been a failure in the water supply to your home.
  
  
• 3). Check the interior of the dishwasher to ensure there are no suds in it. If there are, the dishwasher may not fill and you will have to remove the suds.
  
  

Water Will Not Drain From the Dishwasher

• 1). Check the drain hose for any kinks that would prevent water from leaving the machine.
  
  
• 2). Ensure that no pieces of food have become lodged in the drain at the bottom of the dishwasher preventing the free passage of water.
  
  
• 3). Ensure that the knockout plug has been removed from your waste disposal unit if your Kenmore dishwasher is attached to the unit.
  
  
• 4). Check to see if a power failure has taken place preventing the dishwasher from completing its cycle.
  
  

Dishwasher Cycle Is Taking Too Long

• 1). Check that your domestic water heating system is set to at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This will prevent the dishwasher from taking extra time to heat the water.
  
  
• 2). Check to see if you have selected any optional extras for the wash cycle you are using. If you have chosen to use "heated dry," the program will take at least half an hour longer.
  
  
• 3). Run the hot water at the faucet nearest the dishwasher before starting the machine. This will ensure that the water supply is at maximum temperature when it enters the dishwasher.
  
  

Dishes Are Not Properly Dry

• 1). Unload the bottom rack first. The concave bottoms of glasses and cups in the top rack hold water that may spill over.
  
  
• 2). Locate concave items on the slanted side of the upper rack to ensure better water runoff and drying results.
  
  
• 3). Ensure that your rinse aid dispenser is full. The use of rinse aid is necessary to aid proper drying.