Troubleshooting Guide; Troubleshooting Tips - Electrolux 5000 Series Service Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

SYMPTON
Dishwasher will not
operate when turned on.
Motor hums but will not
start or run.
Motor trips out on internal
thermal overload
protection.
Dishwasher runs but will
not heat.
Detergent cover will not
latch or open.
CHECK THE FOLLOWING
1. Fuse (blown or tripped).
2. 120 VAC supply wiring
connection faulty.
3. Electronic control board
faulty.
4. Motor (inoperative, check
resistances).
5. Door switch (open contacts).
6. Door latch not making contact
with door switch.
7. Touch pad circuit defective.
8. No indicator lamps illuminate
when START or OPTIONS is
depressed.
1. Motor (bad bearings or locked
rotor).
2. Motor locked due to prolonged
non-use.
1. Improper voltage.
2. Seal faces binding.
3. Motor windings shorted.
4. Glass or foreign items in pulp.
1. Heater element open.
2. Electronic control board
defective.
3. Wiring or terminal defective.
1. Excess detergent on lid catch.
2. Latch mechanism defective.
3. Electronic control board
defective.
4. Wiring or terminal defective.
5. Broken spring(s).
6. Defective actuator.
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REMEDY
1. Replace fuse or reset breaker.
2. Repair or replace wire
fasteners at dishwasher
junction box.
3. Replace control board.
4. Replace motor / impeller
assembly.
5. Replace door switch.
6. Replace latch assembly.
7. Replace keypad.
8. Replace keypad.
1. Replace motor.
2. Rotate motor fan or impeller.
1. Check voltage.
2. Rotate motor fan or impeller, or
replace.
3. Replace motor/pump assembly.
4. Clean and clear blockage.
1. Replace heater element.
2. Replace control board.
3. Repair or replace.
1. Clean catch area.
2. Replace dispenser.
3. Replace control board.
4. Repair or replace.
5. Replace dispenser.
6. Replace actuator.