Bswayze for Model Number MDB8959SAS1 The chopper screen gets clogged on a regular basis. It hasn't always been this way. I'm having to clean it out every two months. It was several years before needing to clean it for the first time. It doesn't seem to be chopping. The screen is filled with what looks like a fiberous material, like a cotton ball. I know its time to clean the screen when the dishes on the top rack don't look clean. I rinse the dishes before putting them in so I'm not even sure what is getting clogged in the screen. Anyway, I've tried replacing the chopper but still get the same results. Is is possible that the chopper isn't spinning, yet water is still circulating enough to clean the dishes until the screen gets too clogged? Are there any troubleshooting tips to help narrow down my issue?
Answer Bswayze, " is it possible that the chopper isn't spinning" ? It is possible for the chopper to "slip" and not spin, but not likely, but a good thought. But there are a few checks you would want to make before you go further. Check the water level in the tub. Start the dishwasher, let it fill and wash for a few minutes, open the door and remove the lower rack. The water level should be 1/8-1/4 in. below or touching the bottom of the heating element. If not, check the float and float switch in the right front corner of the tub. If OK, replace the [AP6024301 Valve, Inlet, there's not enough water to circulate the spray arms and pump properly. Check the water temp. it should be 120 dgrs.F. on the first fill of any wash cycle. Then check to make sure you're using the proper type and amounts of detergent and rinse additive for the load size and conditions. Thanks, Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Thursday, July 11, 2019