Brand: SHARP
Category: Home Appliances
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for SDW6757ES
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:09 p.m.
Warranty Information
One year parts and labor, including in-home service; five years parts only for racks and electronic controls.
Basic Operations: Load dishwasher, add detergent, add rinse aid if needed, select desired cycle and options, then press START/CANCEL and close the door within 4 seconds to begin. The dishwasher remembers the last cycle.
Loading: Upper rack for cups, glasses, small plates, bowls, and dishwasher-safe plastics. Lower rack for plates, soup bowls, saucers, and cookware. Ensure items do not interfere with spray arms or dispenser. Third rack is for cutlery and accessories. Silverware basket can be separated.
Dish Preparation: Scrape off large food particles. Rinse off acidic food residues if not running immediately. Ensure food disposer is empty if connected.
Loading: Upper rack for cups, glasses, small plates, bowls, and dishwasher-safe plastics. Lower rack for plates, soup bowls, saucers, and cookware. Ensure items do not interfere with spray arms or dispenser. Third rack is for cutlery and accessories. Silverware basket can be separated.
Dish Preparation: Scrape off large food particles. Rinse off acidic food residues if not running immediately. Ensure food disposer is empty if connected.
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 | - |
| Rinse aid light is on | The rinse aid level is low | Add rinse aid |
| The dishwasher is connected to cold water | Check the dishwasher, make sure it is connected to the hot water supply | |
| Dishwasher operates too long | 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 the 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 | |
| Dishes are not dry enough | Detergent dispenser is empty | Fill rinse aid dispenser or increase the amount of rinse aid |
| 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 | |
| Spots and filming on dishes | Improper loading of dishes | Load the dishes again as the manual indicates |
| 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 | Make sure to use only the automatic dishwasher detergent | |
| Dishwasher leaks | Dishwasher is not level | Level the dishwasher (see the installation manual) |
| Black or gray marks on dishes | Aluminum utensils have rubbed against dishes | Choose a higher cycle |
| - | Make sure the inlet water temperature is no less than 120°F | |
| Stained tub interior | Coffee and tea soil | Use a spot cleaner to remove the soil |
| Reddish stain | Some tomato-based foods will cause this. Use of the rinse only cycle right after loading this will decrease the staining | |
| Noise | Detergent cup opening / drain pump sound | This is normal |
| A hard object has entered the wash module. When the object is ground up, the sound should stop | If the noise persists after a complete cycle, call for service | |
| Dishwasher won't fill | Water valve is shut off | Make sure water valve is open |
| Door latch may not be properly seated | Make sure the door is closed |