Door and Float Switches

A.Door Latches and Switches

Door switches are safety devices which prevent the dishwasher from operating while the door is open The switch is the first component in the circuit, All other components are in series with the door switch and aiI machine functions cease when the door is opened,

The door switch is actuated by the fatch mechanism See Figure 64 and 65 A voltage check of the switch using a volt-ohm meter will quickly isolate a defectivecomponent

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