SOURCE: 18 in dishwasher drains water during cycles
find out how the dishwasher is set up to drain. Pour water into dishwasher 4 or 5 gallons, see if water disappears. if so, your drain is ran wrong
SOURCE: KENMORE DISHWASHER WATER DOESN'T SPRAY.
If there's no water entering your dishwasher, check these:
Water-inlet valve
Float switch
Water-inlet valve
The water-inlet valve lets water enter the machine. If this valve is defective, you need to completely
replace it. It's usually located behind the lower access panel on the left or right side. It's the device
with the main water line (usually copper) from the house, a rubber tube to the dishwasher, and two
wires attached to it.
Float switch
The float switch is a small electrical switch that's located right below the dishwasher "floor."
Above the switch, on the inside of the dishwasher, is a plastic cylinder that floats up as water fills
the dishwasher. If this switch is defective, or if the plastic float gets caught or trapped in the raised
position, the water can't enter the dishwasher. If the float switch is defective, you need to replace it.
SOURCE: Kenmore 665.1736 fills with water but does not spray
Take thre drain hose off from disposal. Pour hot water down the hose until full. Cover end with hand. Press cancel/drain while holding hand over hose - over bucket. That may unstick checkvalve balls and or fix air lock. I have to do that every 6 months or so. Started happening 1 month out of warranty. Go figure. Not a fix - just a work-around...
SOURCE: kenmore elite dishwasher stopped in middle of cycle
My Smeg (never buying brand again) dishwasher UKSTX1 has error message e9 not covered in manual
SOURCE: Kenmore elite dishwasher 665 purchased in 2001
On our stainless tub kenmore elite diswasher model # 66515912001 (665.15912001), we removed the lower spray arm by turning the nut (try clockwise and counter clockwise) and lifting it off the lower unit.
Then, we turned the attached water port (that feeds the upper arm) to the right. It felt like it was going to break, but didn't !!!
Next, we removed the lower starfish looking thing on which the screen is attached by four torx head screws. Here we found much hardened yellow "stuff" that came off with hot water, a knife and shop vac. By my estimate, the screen was 60% blocked.
We also removed the upper tray so as to remove the upper arm. Banged it against the sink a few times to loosen the same caked on yellow "stuff" from inside it. Here we noticed many of the water outlet holes were completly clogged.
We also replaced our heating element because it was clearly flaking away. This required the dishwasher to have it's power shut off, water supply disconnected and pulled out. In the end, very easy to replace if you're mechanically inclined (I am very).
After a test run, my wife said: "haven't seen water dripping from the top tray in years..."
Total time investment for the above was about 3 - 4 hours.
Hi
If you
are noticing that the dishes are not clean, then there are a few things to
check for. Check the soap powder if it's kept in a dry environment. Also try
replacing the powder with something like a gel or liquid. Next thing to check
for is the water pressure and fill valve. Check if the water is filling in and
the spray arms are throwing the water with enough pressure. Try and listen to
the sound if you hear a proper spraying action sound.
If it
seems as a low water pressure then check the fill valve. Now, check if
dishwasher is draining the water or not. While the dishwasher is working check
whether the dishwasher is draining and there is not much left out water after
the cycle is complete. Try cleaning the spray arm with a soft brush. The water
temperature plays a major role in cleaning of dishes. The temp should be
between 125 and 150 F for dishwasher to clean the dishes.
Hope
this helps... Please post back if you need more information.
Daniel
Hi
If you
are noticing that the dishes are not clean, then there are a few things to
check for. Check the soap powder if it's kept in a dry environment. Also try
replacing the powder with something like a gel or liquid. Next thing to check
for is the water pressure and fill valve. Check if the water is filling in and
the spray arms are throwing the water with enough pressure. Try and listen to
the sound if you hear a proper spraying action sound.
If it
seems as a low water pressure then check the fill valve. Now, check if
dishwasher is draining the water or not. While the dishwasher is working check
whether the dishwasher is draining and there is not much left out water after
the cycle is complete. Try cleaning the spray arm with a soft brush. The water
temperature plays a major role in cleaning of dishes. The temp should be
between 125 and 150 F for dishwasher to clean the dishes.
Hope
this helps... Please post back if you need more information.
Daniel
Hi
If you
are noticing that the dishes are not clean, then there are a few things to
check for. Check the soap powder if it's kept in a dry environment. Also try
replacing the powder with something like a gel or liquid. Next thing to check
for is the water pressure and fill valve. Check if the water is filling in and
the spray arms are throwing the water with enough pressure. Try and listen to
the sound if you hear a proper spraying action sound.
If it
seems as a low water pressure then check the fill valve. Now, check if
dishwasher is draining the water or not. While the dishwasher is working check
whether the dishwasher is draining and there is not much left out water after
the cycle is complete. Try cleaning the spray arm with a soft brush. The water
temperature plays a major role in cleaning of dishes. The temp should be
between 125 and 150 F for dishwasher to clean the dishes. Hope this helps...
Daniel
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