Before you start the machine, check the filter assembly under the bottom wash arm and make sure it's clean. Examine the wash arms and check for any clogged holes.
After you start the machine, just listen for the sound of wash action -- there should be a bit of a rhythmic sound of water jets spraying the sides of the tub. If you want to be sure both wash arms are rotating, after washing starts open the door and check the position of both upper and lower arms. Close the door, re-start and run for about 10 seconds, then open the door and check the arms again. They should be in different positions.
Do this with racks in place. The upper arm is incorporated into the upper rack, and the lower rack has tabs up front on each corner to deflect strong spray jets that could otherwise force water past the door gasket.
Let the machine run until it drains, so you can be sure that function is working as well.
Check all around the machine for leaks while it's running and during the drain process.
If it passes this inspection, one part of the cleaning process is to wipe out the lip at the bottom of the door. With door open flat, feel down in the area between the door and tub. It'll probably have some gooey crud built up in there.
After you start the machine, just listen for the sound of wash action -- there should be a bit of a rhythmic sound of water jets spraying the sides of the tub. If you want to be sure both wash arms are rotating, after washing starts open the door and check the position of both upper and lower arms. Close the door, re-start and run for about 10 seconds, then open the door and check the arms again. They should be in different positions.
Do this with racks in place. The upper arm is incorporated into the upper rack, and the lower rack has tabs up front on each corner to deflect strong spray jets that could otherwise force water past the door gasket.
Let the machine run until it drains, so you can be sure that function is working as well.
Check all around the machine for leaks while it's running and during the drain process.
If it passes this inspection, one part of the cleaning process is to wipe out the lip at the bottom of the door. With door open flat, feel down in the area between the door and tub. It'll probably have some gooey crud built up in there.
