Whirlpool dishwasher repair can be a complicated procedure if you are unsure about what parts need replacing or cleaning. Whirlpool dishwashers may be built to last due to their durable surface and high-functioning capabilities but over time, the dishwasher's inner components can become damaged, soiled or need an extra tightening to perform like new.
Instructions
No Water
1. Check the door switch. Check for a damaged prong, which is attached to the inside of the dishwasher tub (a black latch about an inch long with metal terminals). If it is bent or crooked, straighten out the prong and restart the dishwasher. If is not bent, then the inner workings of the switch is worn and the switch should be replaced.
2. Remove the screws on the dishwasher's inner panel with a Philips screwdriver to locate the switch itself. Carefully remove wiring from the switch's harness--press the locking clip down to loosen the wiring harness.
3. Install the new switch by connecting its wiring to the harness; use the notes that you have taken during the disassembly to know where each wire goes.
4. Reassemble the inner door panel. Connect the dishwasher to the power source. Run your dishwasher through a cycle to make sure it is working properly.
Dishes Not Cleaned
5. Remove food residue and grime from the spray arm. Empty the dishwasher free from dishes and trays. Locate the spray arm at the bottom of the dishwater. Unscrew the cap clockwise and lift the arm up.
6. Scrub spray arm with a toothbrush and dampen a cloth towel to wipe away excess grime and debris. Replace the spray arm and its cap.
7. Remove the float switch. Lift the cap off and scrub inside the float switch with a toothbrush, mild soap and water. Replace the cap when finished.
Dishwasher Leaks
8. Make sure that the dishwasher is sitting flat and level on the floor. Remove the dishwasher's front panel by unscrewing the screws that secure it in place. Once inside the lower panel, check the blue or black hose connection to the pump.
9. Tighten the bolt that connects the pump to the hose with a wrench. Replace the panel.
10. Contact a service repairman or the dishwasher's manufacturer for a replacement pump if leakage problems still persist.
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