20 Most Recent KitchenAid 24 in. KUDS01FLSS Built-In Dishwasher - Page 5 Questions & Answers

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I have an older dishwasher also and recently my wife also complained about it not cleaning right... so me being the man I am tried in vain to clean the things... Bought new spray arms online and installed them in minutes...now the thing works like new... However I have also found that if the heating element goes bad then that also can mess things up bad... So I would buy new spray arms, and also check out the heating element to make sure it is working... Here is a tip that will help you with the online buying...

Dishwasher Spray Arms not Spinning

How to Buy Appliance Parts Online

A bad heating element causes many problems in dishwashers...

Dishwasher Problems The Heating Element not Working

Dishwasher Maintenance

Dishwasher Residue and Film on Dishes

heatman101

Hi,

I have an older dishwasher also and recently my wife also complained about it not cleaning right... so me being the man I am tried in vain to clean the things... Bought new spray arms online and installed them in minutes...now the thing works like new... However I have also found that if the heating element goes bad then that also can mess things up bad... So I would buy new spray arms, and also check out the heating element to make sure it is working... Here is a tip that will help you with the online buying...

Dishwasher Spray Arms not Spinning

How to Buy Appliance Parts Online

A bad heating element causes many problems in dishwashers...

Dishwasher Problems The Heating Element not Working

Dishwasher Maintenance

Dishwasher Residue and Film on Dishes

heatman101

Asker's Testimonial "explanation very clear. will give it a go and see how simple it was. thanks Ronnie " - ronnieshomes

Short answer, check for kink in the drain hose. either under sink or under unit.

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IT NEEDS TO BE CLEAN THE ROTATION IS CAUSED BY THE WATER PRESSURE. THAT STOPS WHEN ITS CLOGGED WITH BUILDUP... YOU CAN GET A MANUAL THAT HAS THE INSTRUCTIONS AT TVPARTSANDMANUALS.COM

Hi,

I have an older dishwasher also and recently my wife also complained about it not cleaning right... so me being the man I am tried in vain to clean the things... Bought new spray arms online and installed them in minutes...now the thing works like new... However I have also found that if the heating element goes bad then that also can mess things up bad... So I would buy new spray arms, and also check out the heating element to make sure it is working... Here is a tip that will help you with the online buying...

Dishwasher Spray Arms not Spinning

How to Buy Appliance Parts Online

A bad heating element causes many problems in dishwashers...

Dishwasher Problems The Heating Element not Working

Dishwasher Maintenance

heatman101

Asker's Testimonial "explanation very clear. will give it a go and see how simple it was. thanks Ronnie " - ronnieshomes

To understand how the door sits on the hinge and the spring location you need to see this diagram. See item 18.

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Here is a tip that I wrote about dishwashers and them leaking.

Leaking Dishwasher

heatman101

First make sure the trays glide smoothly and one side or the other has not fallen off one of the tracks. Next, make sure the the rear sprayer supply port is hiiting directly into the hole. If you look at the very back you will notice this port hole that needs to be lined up to you adjustable tray when fully slid back. If everything checks out then check the bottom gasket of your door while it is fully open. Check to see if it feels firmly intact and make sure no little utinsils like a chop stick is not stuck down there.

Hi,

I have an older dishwasher also and recently my wife also complained about it not cleaning right... so me being the man I am tried in vain to clean the things... Bought new spray arms online and installed them in minutes...now the thing works like new... However I have also found that if the heating element goes bad then that also can mess things up bad... So I would buy new spray arms, and also check out the heating element to make sure it is working... Here is a tip that will help you with the online buying...Dishwasher Spray Arms not SpinningHow to Buy Appliance Parts OnlineA bad heating element causes many problems in dishwashers...Dishwasher Problems The Heating Element not WorkingDishwasher Maintenanceheatman101

The detailed parts assembly diagram is available at this site.
You will notice the latch is item 9. Remove the panel and access the lock assembly. Make sure the door microswitch sites properly in place will you replace with new latch.

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Hi- Yes, these can be a problem. It is most likely the latch assembly as long as you don't see any obstructions and the racks are going all the way back. Sometimes you can carefully bend the strike (the part that sticks out from the frame) and get it to latch but try this carefully, you don't want to break that! The latch assembly is about $60. Part # 8193830. Good Luck

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Take off the bottom access panel, you will see a tech. service sheet that will give you all the codes and suggested fixes.

Go for Diagnostic Run and let me know the Error Code and i would be glad to assist you.

Check :-

http://servicematters.com/clean_led/8178496.pdf

Let me know, so that we could Proceed.

Hope i helped you.

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Hello- There aren't any instructions. The top, back, and sides are covered by what looks like a blanket that fits over unit - before installation. The kickpanel at bottom has two pieces with insulation that just kind of fit loosely together,  and are held in place by four screws. Installer is supposed to make sure these are in place.  Let me know if this info helps-  have more if needed- Thanks- Ed

if the element is broken you have to replace it. if the stands are broken off you need to also replace the element. If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dude_653d05454b389bba

Whirlpool & Kitchen-Aid
Tall Tub Dishwashers
PROBLEM: STOPPED RUNNING, WILL NOT START AND CLEAN LED BLINKS 7 TIMES, THEN REPEATS (WATER HEATING FAULT)
Control is programmed to stop running and not allow any further
cycles if it detects a water heating problem (no temperature
increase detected in heated Main Wash cycle or in 3 consecutive
cycles on the latest software version). Control blinks the Clean
LED 7 times repeatedly and disables the Start/Resume key until
cleared.
Running Diagnostics clears the control and allows it
to operate again. The water heating condition
must be corrected or the control will stop
running again. See potential causes below.
Check If…
Heater circuit problem:
♦ Open heater.
♦ Wire disconnected, open connection or component
in heater circuit.
♦ Faulty heater drive circuit on control.
Then…
1. Check operation of heater in Diagnostics cycle.
2. Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power.
3. Check resistance of heater and all components
and connections in the water heating circuit or heat
dry circuit.
Door switch not making contact consistently:
♦ Misaligned door latch assembly (which can be
aggravated by high door closure force keeping
strike plate from fully seating).
♦ Faulty door switch (high resistance).
♦ Loose or missing installation anchor screws,
causing tank to shift in cut-out.
NOTE: Neutral switch on plastic tub models is only in series with
the heater; other loads are not affected.
1. Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power.
2. Measure resistance of door switch contacts while
checking mechanical operation of latch assembly.
Confirm switches not loose from assembly. Check
strike plate and door closure.
Wash pump not pumping water past the heater efficiently.
• Foreign object in pump
• Excessive foaming
• Clogged pump screen or broken chopper screen
• Loose electrical connection in motor circuit
See Tech Sheet “WASH PUMP WILL NOT PUMP”.
Lack of water to heat. (Unit not filling properly)
• Insufficient water supply pressure
• Fill valve screen blocked or valve not opening fully
• Loose electrical connection on Fill Valve.
• Float switch obstructed or functioning abnormally
See Tech Sheet “WILL NOT FILL OR LOW
WATER”.
Diagnostic Key Dance:
Heat Dry - Normal - Heat Dry - Normal or
High Temp - Air Dry - High Temp - Air Dry

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Now is a good time to remove the spray arm and the filter/strainer underneath it. Clean everything you remove in the sink. With a flashlight, inspect everywhere in the sump area and remove debris (watch out for broken glass!) Inspect the impeller, making sure it is not broken and that is spins freely. While you are in there, look carefully at the heating element for damage and breaks.
Reassemble and test. If it continues to leave a film on the dishes (especially visible on the glassware) suspect the heating element (no kidding) If it is not heating during the final rinse and drying cycle, that is your main problem.
If problems continue when the heating element is working, then the wash motor is failing and needs to be replaced.
Good Luck, please post back here with what you find, OK?