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Kenmore 808353 Repair Manual

Kenmore 808353 Repair Manual

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REPAIR
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AUTOMATIC DISHWASHERS
Easy-to-follow step-by-step repair
procedures and illustrations
Sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co, Chicago, IL 60684
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22/587

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  • Page 1 Do-It-Yourself REPAIR AUTOMATIC DISHWASHERS Easy-to-follow step-by-step repair procedures and illustrations Sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co, Chicago, IL 60684 22/587...
  • Page 2 We Service Wh_,t We Sell Wherever assured Service your telephone. Technical pictured finest, Instructors Technicians Sears Service in all probability of these _'r_-=:_- "_'_¸ ever available. Can Count No part without Sears. Copyright and Co live, that there Sears Organization as near Training Centers...
  • Page 3 WHEN SEARS PEOPLE SAY, When your appliance • nobody else can give you - Sears service. even a toaster anywhere Every month, about 400,000 states. Many more are transferred be prepared for moves around One important way to prepare_° around the country_ Buy your appliances Suppose...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE Water, Detergent, Automatic A÷ Installation Portable ... Undercounter ... Wash System I_ 2 Level ... 3 Level ... 2 Level - Compact Modeis ... Water Inlet Valve ... Side Water Inlet/Steam Trap/Venting Motor and Pump Assembly ... Hos_s and Couplers ... Dispensers...
  • Page 5 Thorough study of this manual will provide a good working knowledge of the compo- ,nents that may be used within a Kenmore Dishwasher,. Application to a specific dishwasher should make repair relatively simple. Included...
  • Page 6 A. WATER, DETERGENT Water Water is a primary ingredient in determining quantity, wilt cause spotting, filming the greatest difficulty are calcium and magnesium Theaefin[tibn of hard _ate_: varies s6h_ewP;at 0 to 4 grains hardness per gatlon - soft water 4 to 8 grains hardness per gallon 8 to 12 grains hardness per gallon - hard water...
  • Page 7 Sudsing - You are familiar with the mountains washer A similar problem in an automatic jet dry. a leaking wetting agent dispenser cleaning of dishware may accompany gasket or the blower housing On hard to find leaks, suspect Use a fresh detergent made especcal/y for automatic for automatic or electric dishwashing...
  • Page 8 3 Dishwashmg Problems andAnswers PROBLEM Dishes N otClean Spotting Filming Etching Silverware Stained or Pitted Bronze Tarnish on Silverware Black Marks on Dinnerware Aluminum Discoloration Brown Stains (Rust) on Dishes or Tub Dishes Not Dry Dishes Chipping Dishwasher Odor Noise Water in Tub Bottom POSSIBLE CAUSE...
  • Page 9 CLEANING M INERAL D EPOSITS FROM PORCELAIN Thefollowing procedure i ssafeif theinstructions arecarefully followed Many complaints of porcelain d elerioration have been traced toa surface d iscoloration duetothepresence o firon, manganese or calcium inthewa;ersupplyInareas h aving a highmineral content i n thewater,particularly iron, discoloration orstains canusually beremoved b ythefollowing method: t Usewatersoftener Resin Cleaner T his compound i savailable fromSears Plumbing Pour 8 ounces of the compound...

  • Page 10: Portable

    Portable Dishwasher Hot Water Connections - Portable Dishwasher Attach the AERATOR ADAPTOR furnished with the dishwasherto the sink faucet. Check the power outlet. Will it take the three-prong plug on the power cord? B. Is the outlet grounded? CHECKING POWER OUTLET The dishwasher w ill operate on regular h ousecurrent, Do notuseanyotherappliance on thesame circuit, Use a circuit withat Jeast a 15 Ampere,butnotmore thana 20 Ampere fuse.
  • Page 11 Attach grounding wire to green grounding The joining of aluminum building problems It should be done only by qualified personnel DRAIN. Improper!y installed drain hoses can kink and result in poor washability drain Do not use the drain hose supplied with the dishwasher and wil! burst under water line pressure NOTE,"...
  • Page 12 DRAIN HOSECONNECTION TO SINK DRAIN DRAIN HOSE MUST BE _tGHER THAN Sears "Y" Branch Tailpiece and Connector and complete instructions, DRAIN AIR GAP KIT AVAILABLE 2"{OR LARGER) LEFTNAND SUPPORT If the dishwasher drain hose is routed through the floor to a separate trap, the trap must be vented to prevent siphoning, To provide proper venting, install an Air Gap Kit (available at Sears) in the countertop, side of the Air Gap, Continue drain line from outlet /2 ! O COPPER...

  • Page 13: B_ Installation

    Models Equipped With PLANNING Determine the rouling for the water sin!tarpon so that space conflicts do not occur Important - Do no1 [oute ptumbing or wiring CUTTING ACCESS HOLES Access holes in the cabinet sides or floor should drain lineshould be 2"...
  • Page 14 ELECTRICAL All wiring must be in accordance with electrical vide a separate circuit with a fuse or circuit GROUND1NGINSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be connected conductor must be run with the circui_ conductors ground screw terminal is provided molded receptacfe green pigtail, automatically install the wiring, routing...
  • Page 15 WA] ER SUPPLY Plumbing must comply with local codes supply to the dishwasher The water supply must be able lo supply a minimum Ime, as shown in Figure 7 (Refer to Figure 5 for permissible Piping must not be kinked Assemble the adapter to the valve, using pipe compound over the metal bracket enclosing...
  • Page 16 DRAIN Referring to Figures 8 and 9. install the drain connection in the location selected Instali the drain hose corner support directly above the 2" access hole floor) IMPORTANT: THE DRA!N LOOP MUST BE FIXED ATA SUPPORT._ONE -IYPE OF WHICH Corner Support Bracket...
  • Page 17 Corner Support Bracket (Furnished) Trap P or S SINK AI LEFT Move your dishwasher, as necessary, to: Align the front of the dishwasher, as close as possible, with the front of the cabinets, Make the space between the dishwasher and the adjoining cabinets the same on each side and the same width top to bottom, Use the stubby screwdriver or 7/=32"...
  • Page 18 F $oc_r anchori_g with screw_ You MUST anchor your dishwasher to keep it from tilting Countertop Anchoring: If the countertop mounting bracket flange is }onger than you need, mark it, remove it, and saw off the unneeded part. Adjust leveling screws, if necessary, so that Screw the mounting bracket firmly to the counter[op, Open and dose the dishwasherdoor°...

  • Page 19: C_ Wash System

    Level Wash Feature A separate spray tube or rotating spray arm assures excellent spray arm thoroughly washes all dishes in the lower rack without concern of blocking the water Water Charge (See Figure 14) Water enters the dishwasher through The valve is energized through the timer washers are time filled ) Some models fill for 90 seconds...
  • Page 20 NORMAL FLOAT SWITCH FIGURE 14 Testing Water Charge Level To check for proper water level, pour the minimum charge ol_8 quarts of water into the tub and make a reference mark with a grease pencil or crayon at the edge of the waterline Then pour in an additional 1 Y_,quarts of water...
  • Page 21 ttttt Spray Arm Assembly The spray arm is mounted to the upper pump housing_Water from the sump is pumped through the upper pump housing where it is directed to the spray arm..The water is discharged from ports in the spray arm as shown in Figure t5..

  • Page 22: Level

    Periodic cleaning of the spray tube is recommended One method is shown is Figure 16. The loosened particles may be flushed from the tube by operating the dishwasher in a wash cycle with the cap removed, Three Level Wash System The upper or third level wash system used in certain the upper rack°...

  • Page 23: Level - Compact Modeis

    Removal of Mtddle Spray Arm 1 Remove stainless steeI cotter The spray arm and spindle Removal of Upper Spray Arm Only From below, in tub, remove (See Figure 18 ) The assembly will then drop loose screws the1 hold them together NOTE In Mid- 1980 [he design of the third ,spray arm was changed moun_ing...

  • Page 24: Water Inlet Valve

    DELIVER TUBE HOSE STEP 2 STEP FIGURE 20 Water Inlet Valve The water inlet valve is solenoid operated and when energized permits a constant controlled flow of water to enter the dishwasher tub, The valve is designed to operate over a pressure range of 20 pounds per square inch minimum to 120 pounds per square inch maximum, The frequency and length of Lime the valve is operating is controlled by the timer, Water inlet valves differ only in amount of water they deliver (flow rate) which is governed by the aperture size in the flow washer See Figure 21, Some models may have a three orifice flow washer...
  • Page 25 Operation Figure 22 shows a cross section of the water position The water pressure at B and C has equalized because the bleed hole opening permits water B to C Pressure at A is atmospheric The valve remains closed because the higher water A.
  • Page 26 Testing To test operation of water inlet valve, place the leads of a volt meter across the termina{s fill phase of the operating cycle where voltage, water should flow into the tub or the water supply is inadequate Make certain the hot water faucet is fully on If the water supply the water inlet valve is defective Sen/zcing...
  • Page 27 KI'[S INCLUDE: t water vane ! metal washer 4 flow washers This ki_ is used for several applications dishwasher UNDERCOUNTER METAL WASHER" FLOW WASHER--'_ PLASTIC F:R ETAIN E __ CURVED SCREEN SEALER WASHER Remove plug from valve, discard install flat metal washer, Choose correct flow washer from the chart.
  • Page 28 Install plastic retainer into valve with center protrusion cut into the body of the valve Press screen into valve, being careful not to crush or change the shape of the screen,, This is important to keep dirt particles out of the valve tha't will cause it to malfunction, The solenoid and bracket on this valve may have to be rotated the original valve as illustrated,...

  • Page 29: 5, Side Water Inlet/Steam Trap/Venting

    Side Water Inlet, Steam The side water inlet shown in Figure 25A provides during any phase of the dishwashing bottom of the side water inlet The side water inlet assembly fits into a bracket on the side of the tub Removal of the nul from inside the tub allows dishwasher...

  • Page 30: Motor And Pump Assembly

    INNER DOOR--'_ EXIT FLOW OF MOIST DURING CYCLE VENT Venting takes place between the door and access panel as shown in Figure 26 (Exception; Forced Air Models described in th'e section of this manual which covers the drying system,, Motor Pump Assembly PUMP...
  • Page 31 2 SEAL SCREW-_ PUMP HOUSING LOWER RING CLAM SLING FIGURE 30A Pump Assembly The pump assembly consists of the following components (Refer to Figure 3OA ] Pump housingor casting which consistsof an upper and lower parL |t attaches directly to the main motor and the tub, The upper housing directs water from the upper impeller into the spray arm ,..CharSeal- Provides a water tight seal which prevents water from leaking from he pump housing at the motor...
  • Page 32 Main Motor and Relay Most of the dishwashers use 3450 RPM, 120V 60 Hz reversible type motor These motors utilize an external built-in overload protector Direction of rotation of the armature switch contacts See Figure 28 T_ME:R The relay is normally open with its coil connected tacts connected in series with...
  • Page 33 Lower]mpeller- Circulates the water from the pump housing through the spray tube, or middle and upper arms, during the wash and rinse cycle When the motor reverses for the drain cycle, the lower impeller forces the water through the discharge port to pump the water from Lhe machine Pump Plate and Shroud-...
  • Page 34 2 Level Tower Pump 5y,srem • ' This pump sysIern utlt_z,es a. lower pu _ ... im eller has a ring or collar Tltteo arounu i__u _,_,._ ThPe3-level tower system uses the same pump housing Figure 30A IMPELLER PUMP HOUSING housin with the recirculating pot1 c osed off...
  • Page 35 Testing the Motor and Relay Start the dishwasher at the beginning fill The motor should star1 in a counter-clock-wise D Motor Main or Run Winding Check Disconnect the power to the machine while connecting the voltmeter in the circuit° Connect a voltmeter in the motor has a connector...
  • Page 36 START SWITCH -II'-BLUE-YEL WINDING START BLUE -_ORANG RELAY BLUEoBLACK RINSE WASH START BLUE-RED DRAIN START WHITE BLACK BLUE- WINDING Restart. the dishwasher. Voltage at Position "A" indicates voltage to motor-run winding° If the motor does not "hum," (attempt to start) the run winding is probably open. A continuity check (power off and coupler separated) between the blue and white motor lead should indicate low resistance.
  • Page 37 START W,T,C ÷BLO,,ET E wtsD'iN6 '... _TAR. .,_[..BLUE-ORANGE RELAY BLUE-BLACK RINSE BLUE-RED DRAIN W H I T E BLACK BLUE- WINDING Motor Start Circuit (Wash and Rinse Cycle) Check the voltage as shown in Figure 33 Position "C," NOTE: Momentary voltage wilt be noted at the instant voltage is appfiad to motor run windin_ tf no voltage is noted at Position "C"...
  • Page 38 Connect the meter leads to the red motor Timer contacts for the drain phase are BLU-YELLOW to BLU-RED. Figure34 is a diagram of the motor circuit Note that the drain or wash start winding is energized through separate timer contacts Therefore, failure of the motor to start in either the drain or wash cycle may be caused by a defective timer and not a defective motor.
  • Page 39 TERMINAL TERMINAL After the Main Motor has been tested and proven good, the motor Connect the machine to electrical Advance the timer to the beginning of a wash or drain cycle, Set your voltmeter to the 250V, AC scale and connect the leads to terminals "S" and "L" of the starting relay (Figure 35), Apply power to the machine, If the motor hums and voitage is indicated on th_ meter, the relay contacts are not closing and the retay must be replaced If the motor does not hum, disconnect the power and make a continuity check of the retay coif (terminals L to M) before checking the leads and timer...
  • Page 40 SUMP (SOME SCREW DIFFUSER SCREW wA s .E R UPPER MACERATOR SPACER SHROUD PUMP GASKET-- RING LOWER GASKET MOTOR Motor Replacement (If you have a dishwasher To replace the main motor, it is necessary to remove the motor and circulating Follow the procedure as outlined and refer to Figure 36- Do not...
  • Page 41 Remove upper pump housing (diffuser) Remove upper impeller, macerator Remove lower impeller and seals Detach motor and pump housing Remove pump housing from motor (4 thru-bolts mark position of pump housing in re,at;on to motor lnstalt housing in same position on replacement centered t;,_the pump housing for r_roper operation...
  • Page 42 CENTER MOTOR SHAFT WITH PUMP HOUSING WITH SERVICE TOOL 803923--7 SHIM GAUGE 807077_ Before repiacqng the required shims and lower impeller on the motor faces of the lower impeller shaft seal (white ceramic) and the pump housing seal (black carbon) should be perfectly smooth and polished in appearance fashion,...
  • Page 43 Motor ]nstaltation Place motor on floor in proper position beneath mounting hole in tub (See Figure39t attached to motor ) Insert 2 guide pins _:'through mounting holes in tub and into corresponding _'Guide pins are made by cutting 2 pieces of heavy gauge wire about 6- long They are not required they do sirnptify installation Temporarily...
  • Page 44 LOCATING CLAMPING 807T12 PUMP 807711 Replacing Pump and Motor Assembly (Manufaclured Replace 8077:t0 gasket, DO NOT try to re-use original gasket, Be sure ridges on gasket face downward Place pump and motor assembly in mounting hole in tub bottom. to connecting ends of drain and recircuiating Join together the two halves of the clamping ring on the pump housing Make sure the locating pins in the clamping ring halves are inserted in the holes in the pump housing°...

  • Page 45: Hos_S And Couplers

    Hoses Couplers Front Opening Portables Proper routing of hoses for Front Opening Portables is shown in Figure 42 the following operations NOTE: is removed only To replace the Fill Hose: Lay unit on its back, Disconnect inlet hose at inlet valve Stand upright, remove top, Detach saddle hose clamp Pull inlet hose up and out of cabinet.
  • Page 46 Remove hose saddle Remove hoses. Detach inlet hose and reattach Reinstall coupbr and hose assembly in reverse orden Be Certain routing Check connections for leaks and test movement Adjustment of Hose Length: The length of the hose when fuJly extended is approximately inch or two be needed, you could take up any slack that may be available however, that you do not kink or otherwise Hose and Coupler Assembly (]8"...
  • Page 47 Faucet Coupler The fill and drain hoses of a portable dishwasher terminate valves to enable the operator to relieve the water pressure in the fil! hose by depressing the valve button splashing when the coupler is disconnected Coupler Repair Because of the high cost of replacing complete whenever possible See Figure 44 and 45 for exploded views of 2 faucet coupters and pressure relief valves used in Sears dishwashers,...

  • Page 48: Dispensers

    BI-META Dispensers Detergent DL_penser- B/-Metal Operated The Bi-Metal trigger usedto releasethe detergent cup locking cam is made of two different metals which arebonded together The expansion rates of these metals are considerably different,. The trigger bends when heated and releases the Locking cam, (See Figures 46 and 47.
  • Page 49 Connecting a voltmeter in series with the Bi-Metal If the circuit is good, tine voltage will be indicated with th'e dishwasher connected to a power source_ The Bi-Metal the high resistance of tile meten Failure of the Bi-Metal to operate can usually be traced to a poor connection, Bi-Metal itself is a highly reliable component, the cam and trigger should be checked for roughness,...

  • Page 50: Wetting Agent

    Wetting Agent Dispenser - Bi-Metal Operated A completely redesigned supply tank and a Bi-Metal release mechanism are features of this wetting agent eispenser, Elimination of the solenoid reduces the operating noise level of the dispenser_ The door must be fully opened for a few seconds to allow the wetting agent liquid to fill up in a scoop (Figure 50), DOOR When the door is closed the wetting agent liquid in the scoop then fills the area at the bottom portion'bf the inner valve stopper and any extra !iquid drains back into the supply tank (Figure 51 ),,...
  • Page 51 Failure of the Bi-Metal to lift can usually be traced to an interruption of its circuit path, which includes the heating element The rinse injector Bi-Metat is very similar to that for the detergent cup, and it is checked in the same manner, A voltmeter may be used in series with the Bi-Metal (see Figure 53) to check for an open circuit condition_ Reference should be made to the proper schematic wiring diagram to locate such a condition Do not...

  • Page 52: D, Electrical Controls

    Timers ELECTRICAl. Timer OperatiOn The timer is the central control point of the electrical components. All timers used on Kenmore Dishwashers are similar in operation and design. The only difference is in complexity due to the variation models MOTOR All electromechanica! timers consists of two basic components;...

  • Page 53: Selector Switches

    Selector Switches A selector switch on an automatic dishwasher gives the customer to the dish load and type of soil Some economy models have this selection of cycle selector, however, employs a push button The pushbutton switch mechanism, although appearing complex because of its many terminals, can be rather simple to trouble shoot Always refer to the Cycle Selection Switch Functions Chart which is printed with the wiring diagram and follow the procedure outlined in the following example, Checking...

  • Page 54: Thermostats And Temperature Indicators

    When this (dosing the circuit cycle; See Figure 58 THERMOSTAT one degree per minute Thus, if the water is calibrated to 150 degrees, at 140° to 150 ° Some Lady Kenmore is of a tubular design...
  • Page 55 Some Kenmore Dishwashers, both portable the temperature of the water within "Normal," or "SanY' and wilt be indicated TEMPERATURE DRY TIME SELECTOR The "coot" thermostat...
  • Page 56 Since the thermostats are subjected secured firmly against the door TEMPERATURE The purpose of the lights is to indicate is hot enough to produce good dishwashing the dishwasher reaches 1400 at which Dishwashing detergents state that minimum temperature is required and [he fact that it must "heat water temperature...
  • Page 57 WATER 1stWASH ]st RtNSE FIGURE 62 In Figure 62, inlel water temperature lure, is adequate and will do a good job of washing function with 140 ° inlet temperature SanM4/ash Delay Circuit Figure 63A shows the circuit at the fourth perature is below the indicated...
  • Page 58 SANITIZE DELAY LIGHT CIRCUIT POWER SANI WASH CYCLE SELECTOR FIGURE 63A Water heat rinse circuits...
  • Page 59 In Iigure 63B the water heat circuit is shown with the solid line The dashed line indicates the delay light circuit dotted line is an alternate circuit with the hot rinse option When the water heat thermostat is closed, the timer continues to advance, and the delay light goes out...
  • Page 60 in figure 63C the hot rinse circuit is shown by a solid line The dashed line indicates light glows and the timer is stalled until the hot rinse thermostat the delay light circuit closes FIGURE G3C The delay...
  • Page 61 Figure 63D iliustrales the circuits involved when both water heat and hot rinse are selected The detay in the final rinse is controlled in this case by the higher rated thermostat, hot rinse _ :_<___,__..'__'!t FIGURE 6 3D...

  • Page 62: Door,And Floatswitches

    Door Float Switches Door Latches and Switches Door switches are safety devices which prevent the dishwasher is the first component in the circuit, All other components are in series with the door switch and aiI machine functions cease when the door is opened, The door switch is actuated by the fatch mechanism volt-ohm...
  • Page 63 Float Switches The float switch is wired in the circuit between the timer and the water inlet valve The purpose of the float switch is to prevent an overflow in the event the drain system should fail or the timer should stick in the fil! position allowing too much water to enter the tub It will not prevent an overflow should the water inlet valve develop a mechanical defect The switch...

  • Page 64: Wiring Diagrams And Ester Line Charts

    E. WIRING To propedy diagnose electrical problems wiring diagram and estertine chart which is located on the tech sheet inside the machine console, These diagrams vary from model to model depending on the particular enable you to understand other diagrams The wiring diagram, as shown in Figure 67, is e typical line schematic Most dishwasher...

  • Page 65: Ester Line Charts

    The line shown as BK extends to the tell and is known as the "hot side" of the electrical to the door switch and ulumately to all electrically that dashed lines enclose the timer, cycle selector, inside the component structure Ester Line Charts To use the wiring diagram...
  • Page 66 COLO_ CODE D To otDv _o P_D_ v to * l_ NOR MA[WA_ _015 & PAN_ S_NI WASH -./.4.. FILL PHASE" NORMAL CYCLE "_-]_ __-%_'1 , ._, /" I! "--_._.J"...
  • Page 67 Note that the switch numbers on the Ester line chart correspond to switch numbers on the wiring diagram, At the end of the fill phase, the water valve opens as shown by the Ester line chart, and the timer contacts are now closed (Refer !o Figure 70 ) The machine is now in its first wash The switch on the motor start, relay closes and then opens after the motor reaches...
  • Page 68 FIRST WASH NORMAL CYCLE ,I III FIGURE 70 SWITCH OPENS AFTER RELAY MOTOR STARTS...
  • Page 69 Voltage Checks When making voltage checks, extreme caution to not physically checks.. When all the previous steps for normal operation diagram and Ester line chart which is usually packed {n the machine console measure at least 120 volts AC, connect one lead to a white (common) terminal in Figure 71 With the timer set to a fill portion of the cycle, and the door s_itch A slight humming sound should also be present which indicates conditions are present, check for blockage or a stuck plunger with]n the fill valve Clean or replace the valve as necessary...

  • Page 70: Continuity Check

    To determine if the timer is defective, attach the voltmeter lead to point #3 shown in Figure "/! leaving the other voltmeter lead attached to the white or common terminal, 120 Volts AC present at this point indicates that the timer is not defective.

  • Page 71: Fo Mechanical System

    F. MECHANICAL Door Assemblies The door should never require adjustment, usually a result of improper positioning the door to the tub A slight adjustment to increase or decrease gasket pressure between or installing shims behind the door strike (Caution may result in a leak after the gasket has taken a "set") latch the door before il is fully closed Spring tension...
  • Page 72 FIGURE73 Two Piece Outer Door Control Panel The 2-piece outer door has a control panel which is separate from the remainder of the door. Removal of lower panel is accomplished in somewhat the same manner as the one-piece door panel The control panel wh}ch houses the timer and selector switches may be serviced by opening the door and removing the screws which hold it in place (Figure 74), When removing either panel, be sure to remove only those screws which hold that panel...
  • Page 73 Anti: Tilt Assembly38" Portable Models A new anti-tilL device was designed for the 18" dishwasher to prevent overturning with 50 pounds supported on an open door. To remove; refer to Figure 75 Disconnect power supply Place dishwasher on its back, Remove spring attaching anti-tilt Remove cable from anti-tilt arm,,...

  • Page 74: 2_ Racks

    STEP 2 -- S_p4_ PLASTIC GUID_ Racks To remove the upper rack only. remove the end caps at the front the end caps in place Refer to Figure 77, END CAP _" RACK FIGURE 77 To remove the upper racks and slides (square slide out type) proceed as follows Detach upper front and lower rear roller on each side (Figure78) Remove racks by raising rack and slides until slides will pass the new rollers C ARM...

  • Page 75: Tub Gaskets

    UPPER FRONT LOWER REAR ROLLER FIGURE 78 'Tub Gaskets The tub gasket is a one-piec_ gasket as shown in Figure 80, The tub gasket is fastened with stainless steel clips,, The illustrations, figures 81 thru 83 show how these clips are removed and replaced on sides and top A gasket junction and one or two clips secure the gasket at the bottom The following instructions...
  • Page 76 Press Outward Attach d!ps can be positioned in replacement TO REPLACE Apply Pressure To Flange Clip. Press Into Place The replacement gasket must have both bottom (A-Figure 83) and herd in this position (B-Figure Later models have only ] stainless clip which holds the "U" Sealing Attach Clip...
  • Page 77 FIGURE 84 A revised vent baffle was introduced in t981. This vent baffle has a white vinyl gasket along the bottom edge There is no adjustment on this vent baffle The tub gasket has a longer cut-out section in the bottom with this vent baffle Most models use this tub gasket/vent...

  • Page 78: Cord Reel

    Cord Reel The power cord reel bracket is attached view of this mechanism_ Place Rep[ocemenl tn Position Shown Power Cord and/or Reel Replacement NOTE: Tub Is Removed Only To 5how LocatiOn Remove the entire top assembly only and set aside, Remove top screws that secure housing and hose guard to cabinet from between tub and cabinet to the side of the cabinet or to the bottom...

  • Page 79: 5,, Casters

    Remove power cord reel attach screws exposed on left side of cabinet Install the replacement power cord reel Wind the reel and cord clockwise up needed Coil spring should recoil the power cord comptetety secure the power cord pfug 1o the back side of cabinet and reassemble guard must be reinstalled Reptace the top assembly Caster Replacement...

  • Page 80: Tubs

    Tubs Replacement of a tub requires a complete disassembfyof the dishwasher tf a tub replacement is necessary, we recommend having it done by a qualified service technician, _LARGEWASHER DISHWASHER SMALL WASHER /5EARINGS _CASTER CASTER ASSEMBLY FIGURE 88 FRAME...

  • Page 81: Drying System

    G. DRYING Convection Method in the convection method of drying, the air near the energized heating element (hot dry option only) becomes rises The cooler air fafts to the bottom wet dinnerware, it is cooled and falls once again to the botlom blished See Figure Bg_ Some of the moisl,...

  • Page 82: Forced Air Method

    Forced Method Some dishwashers are equipped with a blower, The blower assembly is located at the right rear bottom of the tub, (Figure 90) and circulates ambient air through the tub cavity during the dry cycle This circulated air is drawn in through Lhe vent in the door panel, across the dinnerware and into the blower housing where it is mixed with cool dry air before it is exhausted beneath the machine, Some machines are equipped with a "Hot Dry"/"Cool If "Hot Dry"...
  • Page 83 Move the assembly to the left and lift out.. The blower wheel is pressed onto the motor shaft and can be pried off (carefully) with a screwdriver placed between the motor mounting plate and the blower wheel When reinstalling the blower wheel to motor shaft maintain a 3/&6"...

  • Page 84: Heating Elements

    Remove blower housing assembly Re-install with new gasket Heating Elements Heating Element The heating element is used to maintain hot water for washing and rinsing operations in some models and to provide a source of heat for drying the dishes. Operation A helical,strand of resistance wire is encased in a sheath with magnesium oxide tightly packed between the wire and the sheaf:for...

  • Page 85: Power Miser Option

    SHEATH ELECTRICAL INSULATION I!EATERSYMBOL Heater Testing Connect the dishwasher electrically, Remove the racks from the tub., Advance the timer to the beginning of the "Dry" cycle, If your dishwasher has a Power Miser Switch be sure it is in the "Hot" allow it to operate for about 3 minutes, Partially open the dishwasher...
  • Page 86 Power Miser Circuits - Single Pole Single Throw The heater is controlled by cam switch shown in Figure 94 [f the "Power Miser" SINGLEPOLESINGLETHROW ORANGE TIMER Power Miser Circuits - Single Pole Double Throw Switch The heat is controlled primarily by the "Red"...

  • Page 87: H, Pictorial View Of Dishwasher

    Faucet Coupler Power Cord Drain Hose Door Switch Spray Arms Door Lat . Timer Detergent Dispenser Float Swit acerator Blower -,Water Inlet Inlet Valve FIGURE 96...

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    !. TROUBLE General Trouble Shooting Always disconnect the dishwashers components. , +pROBLEM Dishes not clean, Dishwasher will not No power operate when turned Open circuit and timer Loose terminal switch Defective Defective Defective Defective Main motor Dishwasher automatically Start sw_tch contacts repeats with door latched A grounded...
  • Page 89 PROBLEM Dishwasher omits portion Damaged of a selected wash cycle cams inside timer Open circuit timer Defective Pinion motor Dishwasher performs Lead wires connected timer part of the cycle at incorrect times° Selector Pinion motor Damaged Dishwasher stops part Cycle setector depressed, way through a cycle...
  • Page 90 PROBLEM Dishwasher automatically Cycle changer rapid advances through (Models entire cycle, Dishwasher will not fill No water with water (no water comes in), Open circuit and fill Fill valve defective,, Open circuit Open timer Fill time iscorrect Low water (Approx, t m-_n.) but machine has insufficient...
  • Page 91 PROBLEM No loop in drain Drains or water syphons Dishwashers) out of dishwasher after a fill for either a wash or rinse. Drain (undereounter Recirculating spray tube partially restricted. Main motor (start phase wires motor,, Dishwasher will Drain port obstructed, drain_ Main motor NOTE:...
  • Page 92 PROBLEM Noisy Pump system° Debris Pump part or parts not tightened properly Impellers improperly rubbing, Defective Sucking Main motor kicks I° Debris repeatedly Motor overload. together Main motor pump Main motor bolts not tightened evenly. Dishwasher will Defective heat water required temperature Open circuit...
  • Page 93 PROBLEM Latch Lever won't latch or stay in run position. Door misaligned (Undercounter Detergent Cup won't Cams not locking latch, (Solenoid Cam not locking (Bi-metal Roll pin or shaft broken.. Broken Roll pin or shaft broken. Detergent cup won't open to release Cup binding.

  • Page 94: 2,, Water Leaks

    PROBLEM Wetting agentcup ribs not against Wetting agent liquid door liner. won't eject. Coil (Solenoid Solenoid Bi-metal Wetting agent Overfillingo dispenser leak (Bi_netal release typelo Bottle Defective Dishwasher Water Leaks The source of a water leak is sometimes very d!fficult to locate° Before operating the dishwasher or attempting any repair, disconnect the dishwasher from the electrical power source.

  • Page 95: Miscellaneous Service Part Numbers

    MISCELLANEOUS 1 Oversize screw for door tatch Oversize screw for ou_er door panel Oversize screw for blower housing Latch kit, 1972 - present (except one piece door models) Improved caster, portable models, pre-Ig83 Threaded repair casters - (2) Positive fill kit, (except solid state models) Utensil basket for spatulas and]ong Plastic grids 1or bottom...
  • Page 96 DIV_ 22 SOURCE Part Noo 808353...

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