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TROUBLESHOOTING
The troubleshooting cheek list is common for all dishwasher models.
They use different parts to accomplish the same thing and diagnosis will
remain similar.
When a problem arises, and a possible cause is listed, follow the test,
remove or replace procedures as outline in this service manual. The
wiring diagram, shematic and timer cycle chat is a necessity when
making electrical checks. In most cases an ohmmeter will handle all the
tests necessary.
For checking any particular cycle of operation, it absolutely necessary
that the cycle be set up as outlined in the product owner's guide.
SYMPTOM
CHECK THE
FOLLOWNG
REMENDY
Dishwasher will
not
operation when tum on
efuse (blow nor tripped)
rSupply line receptacle, wiring
harness.
oTimer (contacts open or burnt).
.Motor
(inoperative,
check
resistances).
oDoor suritch (open contacts)
oDoor latch not making contact
with door switch.
Replace fuse or reset breaker.
Repair or replace.
Replace timer.
Replace motor.
Replace door switch.
Replace or adiust to make
contact.
Dishwasher stop washing
but draining
o Overflow occur.
Check the reason of overflow
pull out the rubber cap wait for
a minute let water oour out.
Water can't pour out from
float support when pull
out the rubber cao.
o Hole in the float supply is
jammed.
Suck with dust cleaner or other
let water pour out.
Dishwasher runs but not
heat
.heater elernent (open).
oTimer contacts (open or burnt).
oWiring or terminal (bumt or
broken).
. Thermostat is closed.
Replace heater element.
Replace timer.
Repair or replace.
Reolace.
Dishwasher will not stop.
rTimer motor (inoperative).
rWiring or terminal (burnt or
broken).
oTimer (open or burnt contact).
Replace timer.
Repair or replace.
Replace timer.
Dishwasher runs with
door ooen
oDefective door safety suritch.
Replace door safety switch.
Motor hums but will not
start or run.
.start winding(open).
.Motor (bad bearings or locked
rotorl-
Replac€ motor.
Replace motor.
Motor trips out on in
terminal thermal overload
protector.
.Start relay not dropping out.
.lmproper voltage.
oSeal faces binding.
rMotor shaft binding.
oMotor windings shorted.
rGlass or foreaon items in oumo.
Replace start relay.
Check voltage.
Repair or replace.
Repair or replace.
Repair motor.
Clean and clear area.
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