Long Cycle Time - Portable Dishwasher
Possible Solutions
Is the dishwasher running too long?
- A delay automatically occurs in some wash and rinse cycles until the water reaches the proper temperature.
- Cycle times are sometimes three and a half hours plus long, depending on the cycle and options selected. Review your cycle guide.
- Some models are equipped with an optical sensor that adjusts the cycle time based on the water temperature, soil, and detergent amount sensed by the sensor.
- When loads are very dirty or have heavy soils, the optical sensor will default to the longest cycle time available.
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Is the water temperature correct?
As part of normal operation:
- The dishwasher pauses two to three times during the cycle for thermal holds (to raise the temperature) and advances once the temperature is met.
- When certain cycles and/or options are selected, a longer cycle is normal.
- Additional time is needed to heat the water to the proper temperature for cleaning and/or sanitizing your dishes. This may be cycle and/ or options based.
- Suggestion: Before starting a load, run the hot water faucet on the sink nearest the dishwasher until the water is hot, then turn off the faucet and start the dishwasher.
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