Knocking or rattling noise - Spray arm striking tableware or small load

What does Knocking/rattling noise mean?

A knocking or rattling sound is heard during operation, often due to the spray arm hitting items in the dishwasher, or water jets striking the tub with a small load.

• Spray arm is striking tableware.
• With a small load the water jets directly strike against the tub.
• Light items of tableware move about during the wash cycle.

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1. 1

   Arrange tableware so that the spray arms do not strike any items and can rotate freely.

2. 2

   Distribute the tableware evenly or load the appliance with more tableware if running a small load.

3. 3

   Position light items of tableware securely to prevent them from moving about during the wash cycle.