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The arms of my dish washer won't move

The spry arm at the top and the bottom won't move. Water still comes out.

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  • Anonymous Oct 04, 2008

    Hi ,
    My upper spray arm is not moving. How do I fix it? Can I fix it ?
    Thanks


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First thing you want to do is make sure the spray arms themselves are o.k. The ports are not clogged and there are no cracks. Once you are satisfied this is not the problem, check the seal ring on between the lower spray arm and the spray arm support on the pump. See if it is out of position or damaged. Make sure the water level is not too low, should just come in contact with the bottom of the heating element. Next check your filters, look for garbage, plastics, anything that would clog it. Last would be the pump itself. Ron

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  • Jeremy Jan 11, 2012

    I've recently took apart the lower spray arm assembly. Where exactly does the two gray seal rings go? Do you put them right on/around the bottom of the spray arm? please help me!

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