James W Longview , TX January 27, 2015 Appliance: KitchenAid Dishwasher KUDD230Y1 Kitchenaid Dishwasher Kudd230y1: The detergent cup would not open during the entire wash cycle. How to replace Maintop Strike. Replaced the Bi-Metal switch. 8 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes