I have a 2 yr. old KitchenAid KUDPQ2 built-in and often the soap dispenser lid won't open so no detergent gets into the cycle. I'm careful not to block it with dishes when it closes but it's very frustrating and unpredictable.
I took the door apart and found the degertent door solinoid looking like it over heated and melted to the cover flap and the insulation. See picture. I can't post pic as the max is 150kb.
I applied power and it only got hot and wouldn't operate.
Next I go to Kitchenaid for a replacement - FREE it should be.
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
Daniel
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
is loaded. Because of the location of the detergent door, a large item
such as a cookie sheet or a pan can prevent the door from opening. Run
the dishwasher through a cycle without anything placed in front of the
detergent dispenser and see if that solves the problem.
rely on an internal timer to complete the wash cycle properly. When
this timer malfunctions, certain steps in the wash process (such as the
release of soap from the detergent dispenser) can be interrupted. If
the dishwasher detergent door is either not opening or appears to be
opening late in the cycle, this is likely the mechanical culprit. A
broken timer isn't something that's simple to replace without knowledge
of dishwasher repair, so it's best to consult a professional if you
suspect that this is the problem. 3,841 views
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I am having the same problem. We are using liquid tabs (Electrasol) which is recommened by KitchenAid. The door is not blocked.
We're having this problem as well - dishwasher is about 2 years old. We just bought the house, so I don't know how long it's been going on. When we open the unit after the cycle the soap dispenser is open, but there's always a ton of soap left, as if it opened at the very end of the cycle. Any recommendations? Is there something we should be doing differently?
My Kitchenaid dishwasher is only a couple months old - I ran the heavy duty cycle for the first time, and the soap dispenser stayed shut. It only popped open when I opened the door. This happened several times in a row. Using electrasol tabs, door not blocked, etc.
Mine is doing the same thing, wish I knew how to fix it.
Same problem here. Have tried running a cycle without soap with the dispenser door open but has not solved the problem long term. This is an intermittent problem.
Same problem-door not opening. Only 5 months old - KUDT03. I am goig to take the door apart. I'll let you know what I find. Also using Electrosol tabs
KUDT03 5 months old - same problem with detergent door not opening. I'll take the door apart and let you know what I find. Also use Electrosol tabs.
Kitchenaid 2 yr old dishwasher soap dispenser door works intermittently.Seems to have failed opening at correct time during cycle. Find soap in cup when cycle finishes.
kitchenaid kude40fxss detergent dispenser won't' open
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