Michael March 13, 2019 for Model Number du850swpq2 Whirpool When I moved into my current house, the soap dispenser wouldn't work. I discovered many of the plastic actuator components were broken, so upon replacing several the door works...except it only opens in the dry cycle! Noting that everything else on the dishwasher works, and knowing this uses a cam with the timer to open the dispenser door, I'm perplexed. Any suggestions? Thank you!
1 Answer Michael, This cam may be on the wrong way if it is working in the drying sections of the unit. Read More...
Bill February 06, 2016 for Model Number DU920PWKQO Our dishwasher skips the pots and pan cycle, heavy cycle runs on the normal cycle and then sticks on the rinse cycle. It seems to start on each cycle but doesn't cycle enough water to get the soap packets to open before skipping to the next cycle. I have taken the it a part and cleaned the screen assembly removing a lot of lint. Besides your suggestion of what may wrong could you also give me an idea of the age of the machine. WE know it is at least 10 years old. Thanks, Bill
1 Answer Bill, With the unit sticking in cycles and not releasing the detergent then this will most likely be a timer issue. The timer part number is WP8535371. In order to be able to determine the age of the unit we would need to have the serial number of the unit. Read More...
Howard S. December 18, 2013 for Model Number du890swlu0 Dishwasher. Seems completely dead. Changed out the door switches and the thermal fuse. Still does nothing. I'm thinking timer, but open to other suggestions.
1 Answer Hello Howard, You should check the power connection inside the galvanized box behind the kick panel. Many times, if the installer didn't get the wire nuts tight, a wire nut will melt and the unit will lose power to the control. This is also a starting point to troubleshoot for the voltage through the door switches and to the control. If voltage is getting to the control, you will need to check for a possible dropped neutral line. If the unit has a black sound dampening material inside the door and the wiring harness is sticking to this material, the door liner and the wiring harness will both require replacement. If voltage and neutral are getting to the control and no voltage is coming out of the control, the control has failed. Read More...
Mike March 14, 2013 for Model Number TUD5700MQ0 Dishwasher does not completely drain after a complete cycle. Could it be a Check Valve ?
1 Answer Mike, You will want to check for clogs first but yes the check valve could be defective and need to be replaced. Read More...
Steve September 23, 2012 for Model Number whirpool model ? the timer part number is 8535368 Dishwasher works good, the last couople of weeks it will not drain or complete the dry cycle water will sit at the bottom. but if you restart the dishwaser over it will not over flow it will drain but when it comes to the last cycle that is the dry cyle it just stops an wont complete it. Do you think it is the timer?
1 Answer Hello Steve. I would check and make sure the pump is not clogged and see if there is power coming to the pump during the end of the cycle. If so, you may need to replace the pump or remove and clogs in the pump or hoses. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Randall March 19, 2012 for Model Number DU850SWKQ0 Wash, drain, and rinse cycles work proper. Will not dry dishes. I performed an ohm check on the heating element with it disconnected and checked out fine. There were no cracks, burns, or bulging on the element. I bypassed the thermal fuse and checked voltage at the element in the dry cycle and had none. I'm suspecting timer or open to other suggestions.
1 Answer Hello Randall. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the timer WP8535368 is the issue with the heating. Make sure none of the wires and connections are bad on the unit. If not, and there is no voltage to the heater, replace the timer. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Todd May 10, 2011 for Model Number dub850swlbo Dishwasher won't clean well at all. Found water would not fill bottom of dishwasher. Noticed it would fill for about 30-40 seconds and then the pump would kick on and try to clean. I don't know if the inlet valve is just not flowing enough water to fill it or is the timer going too quickly and not allowing it to fill?
1 Answer Hello Todd. It sounds like the water valve W10844024 is bad and will need to be replaced. If the valve is coming on, the water flow should be good and strong. Check and make sure the float is not stuck. If it is moving freely, you will need to replace the water valve. Hope this helps. Read More...