SOURCE: Dishwasher just over a year old. Very slow to
The little white balls are check valves - you need them.
Have you checked the discharge check valve under the dishwasher where the discharge line connects to the sink? It is under the unit and can be unscrewed (carefully). The valve can be disassembled with a couple of pronged keepers. This check valve can become obstructed and cause the problem you decscribe.
SOURCE: the soap dispenser is not opening during the wash
Hi,
There are three common problems that cause the Soap Dispenser or Cup not toopen. I have a tip that will explain these problems in detail....
Dishwasher Repair Problem Detergent Cup does not Open
heatman101
SOURCE: the dishwasher is not cleaning my dishes very well
Hi,
There
are three common problems that cause the Soap Dispenser or Cup not to
open. I have a tip that will explain these problems in
detail....
Dishwasher Repair Problem Detergent
Cup does not Open
heatman101
Hi
Dishwashers use Bi-Metal strip to
allow the dispenser to open/close. This strip when heat up causes the soap door
spring to open up the dispenser. If this strip is not heated doesn't allow the
door to open. The strip may not be getting 120V or maybe disconnected. Newer
(plastic liner) dishwashers use a wax motor to open the soap dispenser. The
plunger inside the wax motor slowly moves and pushes the plunger and door
open. And, if this wax motor doesn't receive 120 volts, then it'll not work.
Please check the voltage to the wax motor/Bi-metal strip; also inspect the
connections to these.
Hope this helps...
Daniel
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Nevermind, we figured it out! Whoever lived in the house before us apparently had to replace the bottom rack, and failed to purchase one that was made for this particular dishwasher. The rack was positioned so that it would not allow the door to open during the cycle. STUPID! But at least I, the woman, figured out the problem. Bazinga!
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