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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION
Noisy Pump system° 1,, Debris in tub bottom. 1. Clean out pump_
Main motor kicks out
repeatedly on
overload.
Dishwasher will not
heat water to
required temperature
in the thermostat
delay periods,
Dishes are not dry at
end of dry phase,,
2. Pump part or parts not tightened down 2, Inspect and correct,
properly
3, Impellers improperly shimmed and 3.
rubbing,
Use Shim gauge furnished with impeller
and seal kit When seals are shimmed
correctly the impellers will be in
correct position.
4o Defective bearings inmotor,, 4. Remove all impellers and test run
motor,
5,, Sucking sound at end of drain period. 5. Normal condition.
I° Debris inpump, locking pump system° 1. Clean pump.
2 Motor shaft seal_ are stuck
together
2 Disassemble and inspect seals
3. Main motor shaft not centered in 3.
pump housing cavity.,
Use installation tool No, 803923
(available through Sears parts
department) and center housing as
outlined.
4,, Main motor bolts not tightened
evenly.
4. Loosen bolts and tighten evenly
(tighten crosswise)°
1o Defective heating element..
2,. Open circuit through timer safety
thermostat and/or heater°
1. Check continuity.
2o Refer towiring diagram and trace
circuits for voltage loss
3, Defective thermostat,
3. Refer to the proper section in this
manual for testing thermostat,
1, Open circuit through timer to heater 1. Refer to wiring diagram and trace
circuit for loss of voltage.
2. Defective heater,
2. If voltage to heater, remove leads and
check for continuity through heater.
3. Improper loading of dishes,,
3_ Refer to Owner's Manual for proper
loading pattern.
4. Water not hot enough, 4. Refer to detergent manufacturers
recommendation. Check and adjust
water heater
5, Blower inoperative.
(Blower models only,,)
5,. Check operation of the blower motor in
the dry phase after the final pump out,,
6.,
Unfavorable temperature and humidity
conditions (Non-blower models,)
6_ Unlatch door at end of final rinse, and
allow dinnerware to cool before
removing from dishwasher. Moisture
wilF evaporate.
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