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Spinning arms stationary

Dishwasher not used for ten weeks since then it seems to fill and empty, but not cleaning dishes properly. When it is filling the water is coming from the spinning arms but they are not spinning.The water pressure seems to be high enough as water without arms on will reach roof of unit. There is a unit on inlet of water supply could this cause problem?

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Problem is usually debris in the end angled jet of the spray arm which is used to turn the arms. take them outy and patiently clean. very common problem

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