Wetting Agent - Kenmore 808353 Repair Manual

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 IN FULLY OPENED POStTI
FILL NECK
-SCOOP
WETTING AGENT LIQUID
FIGURE 50
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 ),,
PLUNGER_._
RESERVOIR FILLS
WITH LtOUID FROM
SCOOP'"-.--.__
ZXC_S
LtOUIO
DRAINS BACK .J
_NTO SUPP_._" I
FILL, NEC_ _
' _
DOOR IN CLOSED
AL _--N,_.__dL____
POSITION
ENERGIZED BIMET
LIFTS PLUNGER
INTO FILL NECK
FIGURE51
FIGURE52
Thiscontrolled amount ofwetting agentliquid at thelower section o f thestopper i s released into thefill neckduring
thewater fill of the4th (last) rinse only. (Figure 5 2)
To check for proper operation, with wetting agent liquid in the supply tank, start the dishwasher in the normal manner,
then manually advance the timer to the fill of the last rinse, The Bi-Metal should lift the stopper either during or
shortly after thisfiJl, The wetting agent will then flow from the valvearea out to fill neck for mixing with the rinse
water_
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