20 Most Recent KitchenAid 24 in. KUDS01FLBL Built-in Dishwasher - Page 3 Questions & Answers

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

Leaking Dishwasher

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

Leaking Dishwasher

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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 SpinningHow to Buy Appliance Parts OnlineA bad heating element causes many problems in dishwashers...Dishwasher Problems The Heating Element not WorkingDishwasher Maintenanceheatman101

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There are three common problems that cause the Soap Dispenser or Cup not to open. I have a tip that will explain these problems in detail....Dishwasher Repair Problem Detergent Cup does not Openheatman101

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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 SpinningHow to Buy Appliance Parts OnlineA bad heating element causes many problems in dishwashers...Dishwasher Problems The Heating Element not WorkingDishwasher Maintenanceheatman101 xxk

Apparently Sears has a manual with the insulation instructions, page 16.
http://c.sears.com/assets/misc/17092i.pdf

Depress and hold the heated dry button until the light goes out. This may take more than the suggested 4 seconds (Sears suggestion).

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

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 seehow simple it was. thanks Ronnie " - ronnieshomes

First check the internal fuse in the machine.

Hi,
Yes, I have seen where some people have recommended dumping half a gallon of vinegar into the dishwasher then running a wash cycle...
You would need to do this after it fills for the long wash though and may have to take some water out and then replace it with the vinegar...

heatman101

it's either:

• a problem with water softener if you have one. get it serviced.
• water is too hard and you don't have a water softener, check water hardness and install water softener if necessary
  
• too much detergent used, try using less
• too much or too little rinse aid liquid used. Adjust, test, repeat ;)

Hope this helps,
Vlad
First Choice Appliance

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Thanks for using FixYa. If everything else seems to be working fine and you just hear a hum sound from the motor and it won’t run then it means that the motor has gone bad and should be replaced. Please do rate the solution if the issue is resolved or post a comment for further assistance.


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Rylee

your door spring is probably broken

Go to this site and enter your exact model number (the last digit was missing, possibly):
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/modelsearch.aspx?model=KUDS01FLBL
Then you will see a page with diagrams and parts. You will be given a number to call to order the manual.
Good luck, hope this helps, and thanks for using FixYa.

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Voltage to fill valve (control board P2-3) checks 120VAC. No voltage to fill valve solenoid when START pressed. Do not quite understand the above but it probably because of what you are measuring across so you are seeing 120 across the triac and not across the valve which should open if it had 120 across it. If you look at the pin-out for the keypad, high temp and start and heavy all use P1-4 as a common perhaps your problem lies here. I would check it with a meter. I do not know how you cleaned the connectors so you may want to try the following:
Connector Cleaning / Checking
Unplug the unit
Open it up
Remove the ribbon cable from the keypad to the control board at the control board.
Clean the edge connector.
If it is the type where there is not a connector just the insulation is removed, it can be cleaned with a pencil eraser. Do not use an ink eraser as it is too abrasive.
Check the tracks in the ribbon cable for hairline cracks. A magnifying glass helps here.
Would not hurt to clean the connector on the board. Use electronics contact cleaner or isopropyl alcohol and a tooth brush. Be gentle and do not reconnect till all the solvent evaporates.
Reconnect everything and give it a try.
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sounds like you have a broken chopper
is it just the top rack not getting clean or do you not have any water at all? do you hear humming?or does it not do anything?

Hi,

This is most commonly due to debris in the inlet of the pump. This will cause poor water flow to the upper arm and low pressure to the bottom rack. If you want to clean this out I have put together some instructions. Follow the link below and let me know if it helps.

Sump Clean out

Hello, Welcome to Fixya.

Based on your description what you`ve likey experienced is a broken door closer/link kit.

It is a fairly minor procedure to replace it/them. Slide the entire unit out from the cabinet a couple or three inches and you`ll see the plastic roller assembly and rope ( except yours is likey broke ) attached to the side.

**You`ll need to insure your connections will allow you to pull the unit out however, otherwise they - water, power, drain hose - must be disconnected to prevent any damage.**

If you have any reservation to performing this repair on your own please call in a qualified appliance technician.

The parts ( # 1059756 @ repairclinic ) come in a kit as I alluded to and will look like what I attached below...




These are available at most brick & mortar appliance part locations or on-line vendors such as "repairclinic.com" "searspartsdirect.com" or "apwagner.com" to name a few.

They range in price for around $20, or you can just purchase the rope/link seperately for about $4 part # 1159210 @ repairclinic.

I recommend replacing the entire kit, and check the spring itself...that is seperate from the kit ( # 830967 door spring @ repairclinic as well )

Hope that helps move you forward. Thank you for visiting "fixya" today.

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Let me know if you require further assistance and good luck.

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Hi,
Check your heating element..

Dishwasher Problems The Heating Element not Working
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4589033-dishwasher_problems_heating_element_not

Dishwasher Maintenance
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4319937-dishwasher_maintenance

heatman101

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