[Shop-talk] Dishwashers again...

[Matt Trebelhorn]

Looks like it was the float.  Took it out, cleaned everything out  
(including some odd little bits of plastic that were floating around)  
and put it back together... and now it runs as normal.

I had never worked on a dishwasher, or even spent too much time  
contemplating the various functions and components.  So thanks for  
the quick and helpful responses!

Thanks,
Matt

On 16 Mar, 2011, at 8:36 PM, Peter J. Thomas wrote:

> On 3/16/2011 7:58 PM, Matt Trebelhorn wrote:
>> Wouldn't have thought to ask this list prior to the recent  
>> dishwasher thread...
>>
>> I got home and my wife told me the dishwasher wasn't filling with  
>> water (she's right).
>>
>> What to check?
>>
>> What to look at while I'm in there?
>>
>> Any good reference sites?
>>
>> This is a fairly simple Kenmore.
>
> In the bottom usually towards the from is is a float, usually and  
> inverted cup.  Sometimes a fork or something gets stuck under it  
> leaving it in the "full" position.  Check under it.  If it rises  
> and falls correctly listen for the click of the switch when you  
> raise and lower it.  No click, remove the kick plate and check the  
> contacts with an ohm meter.
>
> Peter T.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Matt
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