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Powder not dispersing

Our Westinghouse freestanding dishwasher (906) doesn't disperse the powder properly. When the cycle finishes the powder is all caked together and stuck in powder holder. I think it might be that water is getting to the powder holder before it opens and that makes to stick in there or maybe the lid of the powder holder isn't opening at all during the cycle. Any help/advice would be great.

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    We have cleared all the filters, removed rotator arms (found no blockage) and replaced.

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Possible the wash arms are not rotating - a common cause of powder not being taken. check by opening the door when in use and look to see if arms rotate. if not, then remove the arms and clear the jets especially the angled jets at the end which cause the arm to rotate

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