Dishwashers Logo

Related Topics:

Posted on Jun 28, 2011
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

We have a 1996 built in Magic Chef dishwasher which is now not completely cleaning the dishes. There is always some residue left on most dishes, glasses, silverware. I rinse everything before putting them in and we use Cascade liquid. The model # may be BI0051800001. We think we need a new machine but wondered whether there might be something clogged which can be repaired. Thank you.

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

  • Master 4,323 Answers
  • Posted on Jun 28, 2011
Anonymous
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Joined: Jun 07, 2010
Answers
4323
Questions
0
Helped
1232847
Points
12714

Hi

If the water inlet valve is fine and it fills with water then the issue seems to be with the float switch assembly that is bad and should be replaced. Float assembly is found inside the dishwasher's tub, on the bottom. The water that fills the dishwasher lifts the float, and when it reaches a certain level, it acts as a trigger for the float switch. The float triggers the float switch to shut off, thereby shutting off the flow of water into the dishwasher. A defective switch may interfere with dishwasher's filling and/or draining ability. Use voltmeter to test the switch. Set the device to the ohms setting x 1. Take each probe and touch them to one switch terminal each. This should produce a reading of either zero or infinity. Continue to touch the probes to the terminals, and press down on the switch's button. The reading should change to the opposite extreme. If the switch fails either of these tests, you should replace it. Hope this helps...please post back for further assistance.

Daniel

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

A film from the detergent seems to be left on the dishes and glasses after drying.

Look in the detergent aisle for an additive called "Glass Magic." Always use rinse aid. Adding a water softener to your house if you don't have one already. Clean your dishwasher with a dishwasher cleaning agent or something like lime away to remove any residual scum. Hope this helps.
0helpful
2answers

Leaves a heavy white residue on dishes

Hi,

The scum, film and white residue problems have started since the reduction of phosphates in dishwasher detergents.

Here is a tip that will help you to solve the problem of films, residue, and scum in your dishwasher.

Dishwasher Residue and Film on Dishes

heatman101



,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.

2helpful
1answer

I have a Magic Chef dishwasher-DU2000V and lately it has been leaving soap granules and some food deposits on dishes.

check the holes on the spray arms to see if they are clogged and not giving a good spray. Also check your owners manual to see if there is a filter to clean to give you more pressure
0helpful
1answer

My dishes have a white scaley residue left after the dishwashing cycle is completed.

Hi,

The scum, film and white residue problems have started since the reduction of phosphates in dishwasher detergents.

Here is a tip that will help you to solve the problem of films, residue, and scum in your dishwasher.

Dishwasher Residue and Film on Dishes

heatman101



..;.'

0helpful
1answer

Hi, Just moved into a place with a DU4500B Magic Chef. After a cycle there is still a clump of wet soap in the main wash cup dispenser and the dishes aren't clean. Yesterday I tried putting the soap in...

Hi,



I have an older dishwasher also and recently my wife also complained about it not cleaning right... so me being the man I am tried in vain to clean the things... Bought new spray arms online and installed them in minutes...now the thing works like new... However I have also found that if the heating element goes bad then that also can mess things up bad... So I would buy new spray arms, and also check out the heating element to make sure it is working... Here is a tip that will help you with the online buying...


Dishwasher
Spray Arms not Spinning

How to Buy
Appliance Parts Online

A bad heating element causes many problems in dishwashers...

Dishwasher Problems The
Heating Element not Working

Dishwasher Maintenance



Dishwasher Residue and Film on Dishes



heatman101

Asker's Testimonial "explanation very clear. will give it a go and see how simple it was. thanks Ronnie " - ronnieshomes

0helpful
1answer

My chef classic dishwasher is not completely cleaning the dishes. There is no obstruction to the tablet/powder door opening, although there is a small amount of powder left at the end of the cycle. Both...

<span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN" lang="EN">Hi,<br />Check your heating element.. </span><br /> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN" lang="EN">A bad heating element causes many problems in dishwashers&hellip;<br /><br />Dishwasher Problems The Heating Element not Working<br /><a href="http://www.fixya.com/support/r4589033-dishwasher_problems_heating_element_not" target="_blank">http://www.fixya.com/support/r4589033-dishwasher_problems_heating_element_not</a><br /><br />Dishwasher Maintenance<br /><a href="http://www.fixya.com/support/r4319937-dishwasher_maintenance" target="_blank">http://www.fixya.com/support/r4319937-dishwasher_maintenance</a><br /><br />heatman101 <br /><br />Asker's Testimonial " expanation very clear. will give it a go and see how simple it was. thanks Ronnie " - ronnieshomes <br /><br style="mso-special-character: line-break" clear="all" /></span><br />
0helpful
2answers

Dishes not getting completely cleaned.

Hi,

The scum, film and white residue problems have started since the reduction of phosphates in dishwasher detergents.

Here is a tip that will help you to solve the problem of films, residue, and scum in your dishwasher.

Dishwasher Residue and Film on Dishes

heatman101

]\][=--

0helpful
1answer

Dishes on top are not coming clean-

Hi,

The scum, film and white residue problems have started since the reduction of phosphates in dishwasher detergents.

Here is a tip that will help you to solve the problem of films, residue, and scum in your dishwasher.

Dishwasher Residue and Film on Dishes

heatman101

0helpful
1answer

My whirlpool gold doesnt clean properly there is a sandy residue

Sounds like you have a calcium issue with your water. if you have a water softner time to get it serviced. also you can get a cleaner for the dishwasher to clean it out called Dishwasher Magic.
Not finding what you are looking for?

110 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Magic Chef Dishwashers Experts

Cindy Wells

Level 3 Expert

6688 Answers

Brad Brown

Level 3 Expert

19187 Answers

Dave Yale
Dave Yale

Level 2 Expert

60 Answers

Are you a Magic Chef Dishwasher Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...