How To Fix A Dishwasher Troubleshooting:

Here you will find some dishwasher troubleshooting. We are going to narrow down the possibilities of your dishwashers problem in order to diagnose it:

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We will cover this:

-If your dishes are dirty.

-If your door does not close properly.

-If the detergent cup inside does not open.

-If the motor of the dishwasher is humming, but it doesn't want to start.

-If the machine drains while filling, or does not fill with water at all.

-If the water does not drain at all.

-If around the door water, or soap are leaking.

-If water is draining through the air gap into the sink.

-If your machine is noisy.

-If your machine is leaking water.

-If dishwasher does not work - seems to be totally powered down.

If your dishes are dirty.

• Is the the detergent cup opening?
• Clean the fine particle filter   
• Clean the spray arms and spray tower
• Do a water temperature
• Check the inlet filter screens are they clogged?
• Is there enough water pressure?
• Test the water inlet valve for clogs. 
• Make sure the water level is adequate 

If your door does not close properly.

Check:

• Check that your dishes are not obstructing anything  
• Look at the door seal gasket that is is not caked with detergent of food, and that it is not broken
• Check the door latch to see if it is blocked
  

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If the detergent cup inside does not open.

Check:

• Do timer motor test 
• You should test the bimetal assembly 
• Check out the actuator arm
• Look and see if the detergent cup is blocked

If the motor of the dishwasher is humming but it doesn't want to start.

• Test the motor start relay
• The pump might be jammed
• Test the motor  
• The motor might be jammed. 
• Check out the drive belt

If the machine drains while filling, or does not fill with water at all.

Check:

• Do a door switch test 
• Check the float assembly
• Inspect the drain valve lever arm it might be broken
• Check the drain valve  
• Look at the fill tube for kinks
• Inspect the float switch 
• Inspect the inlet valve filter screens for blockage 
• Test the water inlet valve for blockage
• Make sure the water supply is turned on. The valve is normally found under the sink.
• Take a close look at the door latch   

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If the water does not drain at all.

Check:

• Inspect the drain valve 
• Check sink drain and drain hose for blockages  
• Inspect the drive belt
• You might have to un-jam the motor
• You might have to un-jam the pump
  

If around the door water or soap are leaking.

Check:

• Inspect the door latch 
• If you are using liquid dish soap only use a very small amount of it, jut make certain that your detergent is intended for dishwashers. 
• Look to see if the spray arms are damaged
• Check the door seal gasket that it is intact

If your machine is noisy.

Check:

• Check the water inlet valve for dirt
• Inspect the motor and mounts
• Inspect the inlet filter screens for dirt
• Inspect the fan motor and blade
• Inspect the spray arms for any damage and obstructions
• Inspect the drain for obstructions

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If your machine is leaking water.

• Inspect the water inlet valve for clogs 
• Check the pump that it still pumps 
• Is there overfilling?
• Look at the water and drain hoses 
• Check the door gaskets
• Check the float, heating element and blower diffuser, and the seals for the main tub 

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If the machines cycle does not complete.

• Look at the timer motor 
• Check the heating element 
• Inspect the thermostat

If dishwasher does not work - seems to be totally powered down.

Check:

• Are there burns or breaks near the dishwasher wiring.
• Inspect the door latch 
• You can test the motor 
• Look at the door switch
• Check out the timer motor 
• You can test the selector switch 
• You can test the motor start relay
• First place to look is for a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker  
• Look to see if the dishwasher is plugged in

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