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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION
Dishwasher automatically t. Cycle changer button stuck down 1 Release button or replace switch
rapid advances through (Models prior to t972 )
entire cycle,
Dishwasher will not fill
with water (no water
comes in),
1 No water supply to dishwasher
2, Open circuit between timer terminal
and fill valvm
1 Check line valve to dishwasher,
2 Refer to wiring diagram and check
circuit for power loss
3 Fill valve defective,,
3. Replace fill valve,,
4, Open circuit in ftoat switch
4, Check operation o1" float Check float
switch,,
Fill time iscorrect
(Approx, t m-_n.) but
machine has insufficient
water charge (correct
charge is 9 to i07_
quarts, 7 to 9 quarts
for compact dishwasher)
5 Open timer contact
I. Low water pressure,
5. Refer to wiring diagram. Check voltage,
1, Minimum water pressure is 20 P,S.,I.
2. Clogged fitter screen inill! valve
2, Remove and clean filter screen,
3.
4.
Hot water supply line too small,
kinked and/or restricted,
Reduced flow to dishwasher due to
heavy draw at another location m home,
(Bath, Washer, etc.)
3. Refer to Installation for recommended
requirements and routing,
4o Use dishwasher when water draw at
other locations is at a minimum
Fill time is short,
resulting in a shor;
water charge
NOTE: Some models
have abbreviated
water fills (approx
45 sec ) on Normal
and Water Miser
cycles
Float switch interrupts the timer
eontrolfed fill time,
Timer contacts for filr valveare not
staying closed for the prescribed time,
4_
Turning the timer in'o flit to start
w ashing cycle,
Using rapid advance button and advancing
dishwasher to off then following up with
a short wash cycle on next washing, (This
condition can onty occur when the
operator does not allow the dishwasher to
complete its cycle automatically.)
(Models prior to 1972,)
'1_ Check float switch,
2_
3
4,
Refer to wiring diagram Ester line chart
for switch contact time Test run
dishwasher and check length of fill time,
Turn knob until pitot light burns (never
turn into fill).
Applies only to a dishwasher with
rapid advance timer Do not change
timer or selector switch - inherent in
design
Dishwasher continues
to fill even though there
is no voltage to fill
valve
t,, Defective valve,
2, Dirt or foreign material under diaphragm
in fill valve.
t. Replace valve
2. Clean valve,
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