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Why does a dishwasher make noises at the beginning of a cycle?

Troubleshooting Dishwashers 01/12/2016

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Why does a dishwasher make noises at the beginning of a cycle?

cause Cause

■ Residual water is drained at the beginning of a cycle.

Relatively loud humming noise may be heard when a drain pump idles due to no residual water.

It is not a defect and it is safe to use the product.

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