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A few days ago the dish washer (Kenmore/ GE) was switched on. After sometime I could smell a ....

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A few days ago the dish washer (Kenmore/ GE) was switched on. After sometime I could smell a burning odor. Didn't quiet realize what it was, but the next day in the morning we noticed the dish washer was in the "Rinse" stage and noticed water collected in the tub, but the machine was not operational. We finally realized the burning smell was from the dish washer. I did a continuity test on the motor and it checked out fine. I did a continuity test on the motor inlet valve but it did not pass the continuity test. I called Sears support and they have quoted me $179 for a complete fix including one year warranty . This is too high.. Has someone gone through this same trouble. Any suggestions?

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posted on Aug 08, 2005

Cornish - usenet poster

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The inlet valve is easy enough to replace and the part is less than $50 I think.
However, rarely have I encountered an inlet valve that emitted a burning smell. So I'd expect there to be some other problem in there.
But, if the inlet valve didn't pass the test, then it needs to be replaced. Plus, if it was stuck on the rinse cycle and the valve was out, then that is where the cycle would hang up.
Burning smells usually come from a motor, a belt, shorted wiring or a heating element. So if everything else checks out, then go for replacing the valve. The instructions are included in our dishwasher repair section.

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Solution #2

posted on Jun 19, 2007

dolittle

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back coating on the appliance can melt when in contact with external pipework ? Make sure nothing is in contact with back.

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Solution #3

posted on Mar 13, 2008

mefixya

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I had this same problem a few days ago. I have the sears kenmore 17372, it was purchased 9/3/04.
I ran it the other night and came home to a strange smell. I opened up the dishwasher and noticed standing water in it. Then I checked the dishes and they looked like it was in the rinse cycle. I closed the door and noticed that there wasn't any light on the power light.
We had a repairman (not from sears) come over and he opened it up and said it was the micro computer in the machine. He showed me how it was burned up, and said it would cost $99 for a new micro computer, plus the cost of the house call.

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Solution #4

posted on Sep 06, 2008

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Check the CPSC web site for a recall of this model for fires due to a leaky rinse-agent dispenser.

Solution #5

posted on Jul 05, 2008

sharton

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water wont empty from dishwasher

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Solution #6

posted on Jun 20, 2007

Guest

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try forwarding the timer knob if its the manual type. you will see if water comes in etc. normally burning smell denotes motor(either drain or wash if seperate). it could be jambed. if it is, it needs to be replaced as the damage is almost certainly done.

Solution #7

posted on Feb 03, 2007

Guest

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Check the consumer product safety commision wesite "www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05116.html" for information on if your moadel dishwasher is involved in a recall for a faulty connector that could cause a fire. I just found this out while researching problems with my dishwasher.

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