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Kitchenaid dishwasher (nearly new) does not fill with water

It apparently runs through cycle though water is barely visible at bottom of pan, but well below heating coil, barely above drain grate. poured in a large pot of water and fooled it into completing cycle (if I do that it runs ok), and repeated. It fills same way (level) each time -- very low not enough water to run but it runs anyway. This has caused not enough pressure to clean the dishes, or even melt the soap powder. It has worked that way for many months, barely cleaning most of dishes, but far from acceptable. Float moves freely, but water is nowhere near even the bottom of the float/switch. can the water running in too slowly be a problem? Thought the switch would sense level before cycle started,but it is not even getting that far. Thanks

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First I would check screen on the water fill valve. make sure it is not plugged.
also check the fill hose make sure the hose is not pinched
check that the water is turned on all the...
this dishwasher is time filled the float is to stop the dishwasher at a overfill problem...

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  • Posted on Dec 05, 2008

SOURCE: Leaking from fill level float riser Maytag MDB6000AWW

Agree 100 pct. After close inspection of the float assembly I passed on its removal and opted for the very high tech solution of using the top of a spray paint can as the overflow drippage receptor. It does evaporate within 24 hours.

We may try another soap when we run out of the Electrosol tabs we have.

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  • Posted on Feb 27, 2009

SOURCE: where is the float on bosch silver edition?

Hi, This model could well have two systems that will let it fill. One will be on the left hand side as you look at the dishwasher which will require you to remove the side panel. Start with this first as if it is the later version then it will be in the bottom of the dishwasher which will require you to remove the side panels to get to it. The switch in the first method will be a small micro swith and the other will be a large pressure switch located in the bottom. I would think it will be the first method.
Look at it and let me know how you get on.

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  • Posted on Jun 07, 2010

SOURCE: it doesn't start and clean light flashes

Hi


Thanks for using FixYa. If the clean light flashes, pauses, and then repeats. When the dishwasher doesn't sense a water temperature increase, it stops working and locks the functions (clean light flashes, all buttons are non responsive). It does this as a safety in case the element is broken and feeding electrical current into the water.

To resolve this you will have to reset the console. Do this by closing the door and press these buttons in sequence...


-high temp wash

-heated dry
-high temp wash
-heated dry


Please do rate the solution if the issue is resolved or post a comment for further assistance.


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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 01, 2010

SOURCE: the top rack dishes are not getting clean.

does this have the water conduit tube going up the inside of the rear wall where you can see it,if so,the conduit "horn" where it connects to the tube that feeds water to the upper arm with repeatedly opening and closing this horn wears out and lets water get past here and lowers water pressure to the upper arm

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