Brand new GE Monogram custom panel dishwasher was installed and plumber forgot to turn the water valve on . I ran the dishwasher a full antibacterial cycle w/ no water. Did this do damage to the dishwasher? Thanks for your help

There might be a problem with the water dispenser or the water filter is not installed properly.

Hi,

The jumper plug must be there if it was on the old one. Also it is very important what kind of detergent did you use. Such dishwashers do not work with any kind of liquid or jell detergents and you have to use a rinse aid. Water enters the dishwasher via an electronic valve, also there is also a filter where the hose enters the valve, but as you have already disconnected the pipe connected to it you would have seen any obstruction. The valves are pretty cheap and pretty easy to replace, it usually consists of removing the lid and disconnecting a couple of wires with spade clips on them, undoing a couple of screws to remove the valve, then just replacing it and reconnecting the wires.

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Hi,

This is due to one of two issues, either the water from the house is restricted or the valve in the machine needs replaced.

To determine which it is, you will need to turn off the water to the dishwasher, the valve for the dishwasher water is usually under the sink. Remove the hose/pipe from the dishwasher inlet valve. The image below shows the water valve as part 744, it is accessible on the front left corner once you take off the lower kick panel.

With the hose taken off of this valve (744) put the hose in a bucket or put towels on the end and turn the valve back on from under the sink. We want to make sure you are getting good water flow to the dishwasher, if this is slow then you will need a plumber to find out why the water in the home is slow if this is flowing good then you will need to replace the valve on the dishwasher (744), the part number to use when purchasing the new valve is WD15X10003

Here are some manuals, maybe they will help, I haven't personally down what you are asking about, but maybe one of the manuals has an exploded view.

Thanks.
ZBD6880 GE Monogram Dishwasher
ZBD6880 GE Monogram Dishwasher Owners Manual
ZBD6880N00SS GE Monogram Dishwasher Owners Manual
ZBD6880 GE Monogram Dishwasher Owner's Manual
ZBD6880K00SS GE Monogram Dishwasher Owner's Manual
ZBD6880K03SS GE Monogram Dishwasher Owner's Manual
ZBD6880K15SS GE Monogram Dishwasher Owner's Manual
ZBD6880N00SS GE Built-In Dishwasher Install Instructions
ZBD6880N20SS GE Built-In Dishwasher Install Instructions
ZBD6880 GE Monogram Dishwasher Manual

Turn it back to clean and see if the water pumps.

hi, check your waste pipe is clear, check that the filters in the bottom of the machine are clear, try it again on rinse cycle, if it does not empty select rinse again and gently turn selector click by click ,see if empties now? if it does it may be your progamme timer fault if not it may be your pump

Hi I would look at the water valve. Located left front . Remove the front panel , the bottom panel. check the water valve

Hi loda83,

I'm Harvey the Master Plumber.

Your problem is: there isnt any water going to your dishwasher and its just making a humming noise when you turn it on

The most likely culprit is the solenoid valve. It is a simple on/off valve under the d/w on the left. Depending on make and model I might remove the d/w from the cabinet to facilitate installation. Don't forget to turn off the water first.

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If there is no water coming in the machine check first the water supply has not a tap and this is closing.
If water is supplied regularly, then the problem is either with the inlet valve or the float switch.
See the following indications from repairclinic:

" 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."

the drain was clogged. A handyman used a snake to clean it out.