Brand: SHARP
Category: Home Appliances
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for SDW6747GS
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:43 p.m.
Warranty Information
One year parts and labor, including in-home service; five year parts only for racks and electronic controls.
Basic Operations:
- Load dishwasher.
- Add detergent.
- Add rinse aid if needed.
- Select desired CYCLE.
- Select desired OPTIONS.
- Press START/CANCEL.
- Close door within 4 seconds.
Dish Preparation:
- Scrape away large food pieces.
- Loosen burned-on foods.
- Empty liquids from glasses and cups.
- Rinse dishes with acidic foods if not operating immediately.
- Ensure food disposer is empty before starting.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher won't start | Door may not be closed properly | Ensure the door is properly closed |
| Power supply or power line is not connected | Ensure power supply is correctly connected | |
| Delay Start option has been selected | Refer to delay start section in this manual to reset | |
| Child lock activated (selected models) | Refer to child lock section in this manual to deactivate the child lock | |
| Dishwasher beeps at the end of the cycle | Indicates the wash cycle is finished, the dishwasher will beep | None |
| Rinse aid light is on | The rinse aid level is low | Add rinse aid |
| Dishwasher operates too long | The dishwasher is connected to cold water | Check the dishwasher, make sure it is connected to the hot water supply |
| The cycle time will vary depending on the soil level of the dishes | When heavy soil is detected, the Auto and Normal cycles will automatically increase the cycle time | |
| The sanitize option is selected | When Sanitize option is selected, the cycle time will be increased to meet the sanitize temperature requirement | |
| Dishes are not clean enough | Water pressure is temporarily low | Use dishwasher when the water pressure is normal |
| The inlet water is low | Make sure the dishwasher is connected to the hot water supply | |
| Dishes are loaded too close together | Load the dishes again as the manual indicates | |
| Improper use of detergent | Using fresh detergent, add the correct amount depending on the water hardness and the selected cycle | |
| The selected cycle is not suitable for food soil condition | Choose another cycle for longer washing time | |
| Spray arms are blocked by items | Make sure the spray arm is rotated fully | |
| Detergent dispenser is empty | Fill rinse aid dispenser or increase the amount of rinse aid | |
| Dishes are not dry enough | Improper loading of dishes | Load the dishes again as the manual indicates |
| The selected cycle did not include drying | Choose the proper cycle with drying | |
| Water hardness is too high | For extremely hard water, install a water softener | |
| Improper loading of dishes | Load the dishes again as the manual indicates | |
| Spots and filming on dishes | Old or damp powder rinse aid is used | Use fresh rinse aid |
| Rinse aid dispenser empty | Add rinse aid to the dispenser | |
| Use of too much detergent | Use less detergent if you have soft water etching | |
| Etching | The inlet water temperature exceeds 150°F | Lower the inlet water temperature |
| Detergent left in dispenser cup | Detergent may be too old | Use fresh detergent |
| Spray arm is blocked | Load the dishes, making sure the spray arms are not blocked | |
| Detergent dispenser will not close | Improper operation of the detergent cover | Add the detergent and rinse aid as indicated by the manual |
| Water remains in the dishwasher | Previous cycle has not finished or has been interrupted | Select the proper cycle as indicated by the manual |
| Dishwasher does not drain properly | Drain is clogged | Check the air gap if it is installed |
| Drain hose is kinked | Make sure the disposer is empty if the dishwasher is connected to the disposer | |
| Suds in the tub | Improper detergent is used | Be sure the drain hose is properly connected to the sink |
| Excessive suds caused by using the improper detergent | Be sure to use only the automatic dishwasher detergent | |
| Dishwasher leaks | Dishwasher is not level | Make sure to use only the automatic dishwasher detergent |
| Black or gray marks on dishes | Aluminum utensils have rubbed against dishes | Level the dishwasher (see the installation manual) |
| Stained tub interior | Coffee and tea soil | Choose a higher cycle |
| Reddish stain | Make sure the inlet water temperature is no less than 120°F | |
| Noise | Detergent cup opening / drain pump sound | Use a spot cleaner to remove the soil |
| A hard object has entered the wash module. When the object is ground up, the sound should stop | Some tomato-based foods will cause this. Use of the rinse only cycle right after loading this will decrease the staining | |
| Dishwasher won't fill | Water valve is shut off | This is normal |
| Bad odor in dishwasher tub | Door latch may not be properly seated | If the noise persists after a complete cycle, call for service |
| Drain Hose connected to sink drain between sink trap and the wall | Make sure water valve is open |