I have a Frigidaire built in that does not seem to be cleaning. It heats and water is filling but the arms don't turn or something. I emptied the drain/catch, pulled all the components out and rinsed them etc, after I replaced them it seems the machine stopped working. Is there a seal or a sensor that pevents it from spinning? The water is not getting to the soap compartment either, the soap sits in the cup. It's as though the water sits in the bottom and then just drains out, I can hear it fill and see water in the tube but the racks are not getting wet. How can I fix this myself? Thanks
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It is very possible that something could be obstructing the main pump. But, first. Does your dishwasher fill with enough water? When full, the water level should fill to just below the heating element. You can check this by waiting for the fill cycle to stop and the normal wash cycle to begin. Open the door and check the water level. If your dishwasher isn't getting enough water, you could have a bad fill valve, or the inlet water line could be kinked. If this isn't the case, then suspect that you might have a clogged pump. Food particles such as popcorn kernels, orange or lemon seeds, small chicken bones and glass are notorious for getting into the pump screen area and obstructing the water flow (some of the other items I have found are labels off jars, bottle top seals, twist ties, rib bones, hair scrunchies, and yes - even band-aids!). Even though some dishwasher manufacturers advertise some amazing capabilities of their dishwashers, you still need to scrape your dishes of all food particles as much as possible. This does not mean you have to pre-wash prior to loading them. Anything that doesn't get dissolved by the wash cycle and detergent will end up sitting in the pump well. If the pump isn't able to pump enough water, your dishwasher will fill normally, but the spray arms will not turn, detergent does not dissolve and your dishes will not come clean. To get to the pump, you need to remove the lower spray arm and the coarse screen (located directly under the lower spray arm). The pump well should be located under the coarse screen. Look for anything that may restricting the water flow. I hope this helps and it's easy fix for you.
Posted on May 12, 2007
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I found on my first dishwasher the arm holes were plugged. I had to clean out each and every hole with a small wire. They would not even turn until I cleaned them God luck.
Posted on Jan 31, 2009
SOURCE: Hi, my Frigidaire dishwasher doesn't seem to clean
Factory Defect, where I was given full refund plus re-installation costs from Lowes...
Posted on Oct 17, 2009
SOURCE: Frigidaire Dishwasher FDB2810LDC1 not draining
Sure its redeemable if you have the time and money. If I understand you correctly when you move the lowewr spray arm the water drains out? If this is the case then more than likely its a pump motor or solenoid. Reason I say this is on the bottom of the spray arm is a impeller and under that is filter and then pump impeller that drains the water. If its not draining but will by hand then its your pump motor or solenoid. When you start the washer then press cancel/drain do you hear anything? Maybe a humming sound. One more thing could be a thermal fuse for the motor. These are usually not resetable its a one time fuse if it blows you have o buy another one.Hope this helps
Posted on Jan 25, 2010
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