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.
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Dishwasher | will | not | ●fuse (blow nor tripped) |
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operation when turn on |
| ● Supply | line | receptacle, | wiring | ◇Repair or replace. | |||||
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| ● Circuit board (contacts | open | or | ◇Replace circuit board. | ||||
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Dishwasher | stop | washing | ● Overflow occur. |
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Water can’t pour out from | ●Hole in the float supply is jammed. | ◇Suck | with dust cleaner or other | ||||||||
float support when pull out |
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Dishwasher | runs | but | not | ●heater element (open). |
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| ◇Replace timer. | |||||
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| ● Wiring | or | terminal | (burnt | or | ◇Repair or replace. | ||
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Dishwasher will not stop. | ●Timer motor (inoperative). |
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| ● Wiring | or | terminal | (burnt | or | ◇Repair or replace. | ||
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Dishwasher runs | with | door | ●Defective door safety switch. |
| ◇Replace door safety switch. | ||||||
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Motor hums | but | will | not | ●Start winding(open). |
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