Mike March 11, 2022 for Model Number DWU9502AAM Water drips from the door when dishwasher is in the wash or rinse cycle. I replaced the tub gasket, and the door seal. Still leaked. The water level goes over the heating element which I was told is not correct. I checked the continuity on the float micro switch and it was ok. What else can I do
1 Answer Mike, Check for build-up on the stem of the float which would cause the float to not move freely and cause an over-filling issue. If this is good then the valve would be the most likely cause for this issue. Read More...
Jay July 27, 2018 for Model Number JDB6900AWB There is a slight water leak through the hole where the float plunger comes through to contact the switch rocker. Only leaks during wash cycle. It appears the float is moving up and down slightly and at that time a drip appears on the rocker arm. Should there be an “O” ring in the tube the float plunger goes through or at the bottom above the float switch?
1 Answer Jay, take the float out and clean it real good, there does not appear to be a o-ring there. If cleaning the stem of the float does not help, replace the float,, part number is WP99002363 Read More...
Bob Schafner October 03, 2017 for Model Number DWU8860AAX Best way to eliminate odor once dishwasher sits for a while. Smell fine right after it runs. Should there be a trap in the drain line? Where is the drain filter and how would you get it out?
1 Answer Bob, Using either vinegar or a dishwasher cleaner will work for getting rid of the odor. The drain should come up to a loop at the bottom of the cabinet before going into the drain on the sink. Read More...
Pam September 29, 2015 for Model Number MDB7100AWB Dishwasher won't always fill. I know it may be the fill valve, but am wondering if it's possible or if it would help to remove the float to make sure it is clean and nothing blocking it? How do I remove the float - just pull up on it? If I remove it, will it snap back in or would I have to replace it. Is there some kind of screen over the valve where debris or build up might be partially blocking that I can clean? Is this a sensor of some kind? Seems to usually fill if I'm running the rinse cycle, but not always and doesn't regularly fill on normal or heavy cycles, but will work if I add water.
1 Answer Pam, The float will come out just by pulling it straight up and it will snap back into place. There is not a screen that would get clogged on the water valve but as long as the float switch has continuity then most likely that is not the problem. The most likely cause with it being intermittent would be a control board issue, especially if it is happening on 2 cycles but the rest work fine. Read More...
Nick August 14, 2013 for Model Number mdb4100awb The float switch has gone bad from what looks like water leakage. There was some calcium deposits on it and on the metal plate above it. There was no water present at the time of dis-assembly. The tub does not look like it is cracked. Will a new switch correct the problem?
1 Answer Hello Nick. Yes, a new switch should fix the issue. As for the leak, if to much soap was used in a cycle, it will cause the issue you described. Read More...
Mike January 07, 2013 for Model Number mdb6100aww I am getting water dripping off the stem of my water level float. Water dont always drip, one out of three time used. What to do?
1 Answer Hello Mike. Based on the information you provided, you will need to order the water valve WP99001359 and replace it. Read More...
Bortledd October 29, 2012 for Model Number mdb4100awb Machine is overfilling with water and running out the door. Could this be the water level switch?
1 Answer Hello Bortledd. If you can stop the water from entering the machine by turning off the timer or unplugging the unit, you will need to look for a bad pressure hose or replace the pressure switch. If the only way to shut off the water is at the shut off for the water hoses, you will need to replace the water valve in the unit. Read More...
Marlon August 28, 2012 for Model Number Jenn-Air JDB-5 Water is standing in the bottom of the dishwasher at the end of the cycle. I checked the drain hose where it attaches to the disposal. I removed a little debris, and drained the dishwasher using a shop vac attached to the end of the drain hose. The water was clean (no additional debris), but after running the dishwasher again, the water still does not drain. Is there a pump, separate from the main motor that could be the problem? Thank you!
1 Answer Hello Marlon, This style dishwasher has only one pump. When the pump spins the opposite direction, it drains. There is probably still a screen down in the pump assembly that is stopped up or a piece of plastic such as the kind used on individually wrapped cheese that is wrapped around the impeller. As long as the drain is clear, the only other thing that would cause this is a bad winding in the motor. If you pull the tech sheet from behind the kick panel it will give specific instructions on how to test the windings with a test meter. Read More...
Frank May 25, 2012 for Model Number older kitchen aid Does not fill with water! runs OK if I put water in. Could it be the float?
1 Answer Frank, Yes, the float WP8268895 could be stuck in an up (full) position. It could also be the flaot switch WP8268909 on the underside of the tub , but it's most likely a faulty fill valve WP8531669. You need to remove the lower access panel and kickplate and check the switch and valve wiring. If you carefully lift and lower the float from inside the tub, you should be able to hear the switch activate and deactivate, that's an even easier and faster test. . Read More...
Frank January 05, 2012 for Model Number MDB4800AWB If I shorten the stem on the Float would that lower the water level in the tub. The micro switch is cutting the water coming in to the tub ok. The water level at this time is just over the Heating element
1 Answer Hello Frank. No, based on the information you provided, it sounds like the water valve WP99001359 is bad and letting in to much water. You will need to replace the water valve. Hope this helps. Read More...