Water Leaks, Door liner | Kenmore 808353 guide

	PROBLEM				POSSIBLECAUSE				ACTION
Wetting	agent liquid	1,	Wetting agentcup ribs not against				I,	Same	as in No. 1 in previous
won't eject.			door liner.					problem,
		2.	Coil spring or "C'" clip broken.
			(Solenoid		type,)
		3,	Solenoid		defective.
		4o	Bi-metal	release		defective.,
Wetting	agent	1.r	Overfillingo				1.	Follow	instructions in the Owner's
dispenser leak								Manual.
(Bi_netal	release
typelo		2.	Bottle	cracked,			2_	Replace,,
		3.	Defective		seal on	stopper,	3.	Replace stopper.
		4.	Dishwasher		not level.		4.	Level	dishwasher.

Water Leaks

The source of a water leak is sometimes very d!fficult to locate° Before operating the dishwasher or attempting any repair, disconnect the dishwasher from the electrical power source. Take off the door and access panel and look for water "tracks°" Be sure to checkall the "tracks" and inspectthe area which you suspect to be the source of the leak. Make certain you trace the water tracks back to its origin. After making the repair, wipe away all water "tracks" and test the machine again to verify your diagnosis and correction.

Identification of where the leak is located and what is causingthe leak is the most difficult part of the problem. In some cases, there may be more than one source for the leak.

if the leak cannot be located, make the following routine checks.

1.Checkspray arm -. makesure there is no opening anywhere along the crimped seamand/or the spray arm is not binding on the pump housing. Be sure the spray arm nut is installed correctly.

2.Tighten all screws and bolts in interior of tub. CAUTION: Excessive tightening may crack porcelain.

3.Tighten water inlet port nut.

zL Check gasket for cuts or wrinkles.. Gasket shouldfit snuglyagainst all sidesof the tub_ Pay particular attention to the lower corners.

5.Check al{ hose connections.

6.Checkwater temperature. Follow the detergent manufacturers temperature recommendation. Water that is too coo!

may cause sudsing.

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7.Check detergent. (Must be fresh and must be for Dishwasher use only.)

8.Do not pre-rinse with regular dishwashing soap°

9.Follow loading instructions in owner'smanual.

Following the proceduresoutlined in points 1 through 9 should eliminate the source of the leak.

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Kenmore 808353 manual Water Leaks, Door liner

Contents

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