20 Most Recent KitchenAid 24 in. KUDS01FLBL Built-in Dishwasher - Page 4 Questions & Answers

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Is there enough water getting into machine. I it fills until the float shuts off water valve the the pump or motor may be bad.

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heatman101

check the temperature is reached the setting temperature,
or replaced the control board

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It is usually the cable that breaks. The cable attaches the door to the spring. But unfortunately the dishwasher would need to come out at least a few inches to get to the cable and springs. I have put together some instructions that might help describe what needs to be done, if you want to take a look at the link and let me know what you think I can try and help you with it.

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4675991-door_sqeaking_or_falling_down

The problem is hard water. There is a new product out called the dishwasher filtration system. It filters the water before it enters your dishwasher. It works amazing and has a money back guarantee. You will love the way your dishes look after the first load. It is also very affordable (like 70 bucks). Go to www.dishwasherfilter.com to find out more info.

Poor cleaning on this model is often due to debris in the sump area of the pump that blocks water flow to the spray arms. I have put together some instructions on how to clean this out. Follow the link and let me know if this helps.

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4628450-poor_cleaning_or_noisy_pump_whirlpool_or

It is aall exposed on the outside of the unit. Discconecct the water, remove the two set screws attaching the unit to the counter, slide it out and you will see the damage left or right. The white plastci piece slips off over the metal clip and you re-attach the string, apply pressure to the spring and slip the platci piece back over the metal and you are done. You will spend more time removing the unit than repairing it.

There is a product at the grocery store in the detergent area that will take care of this ... find it near the dishwasher products.

You could have a spring (on both sides) in left or right side of washer "unhooked or broken" You need to open up and check. Normally you open up by 1) Top 2) Back 3) Sides and different washers have screws that need to be taken out. Some springs have a combination of spring and nylon string that just hooks in. This is quite easy to fix with a screwdriver and common sence ....

door spring broke in kitchen aid dishwasher

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heatman101

Unless someone turned the supply off under the sink, the water fill solenoid is likely defective. It should be located near the area where the fill hose connects to the machine. Make sure to shut the power off by unplugging or turning the appropriate breaker off. Hope this helps.

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Thanks for using FixYa. This issue can be either due to a faulty door latch or door lock switch which is not engaging itself. And, if the door latch will not engage the dishwasher will sense it as open door and will not start the cycle. And the sound might be coming from the door lock solenoid (a hum/buzz sound).

The light also blinks when the dishwasher detects a no-fill condition. You’ll need to get access to the fill valve by removing left panel, look at back to see where valve is when you get to it remove one of the wires and set meter to ohms setting and put a lead on each tag on valve. The reading you should be about 3.6k ohm if you don’t get a reading then the valve is at fault. I'll also suggest you to check the detergent dispenser solenoid for this issue. Remove the door panel and see if there is a round item at the dispenser assembly with two wires attached to it. Put the dishwasher into a cycle and when the noise appears, gently press on the solenoid to see if that is where the noise is coming from.


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Rylee

use only cascade complete cleaner, clean unit remove basket motor cover chopper cover clean and vac out trash washer all screens increase water temp. to 130 degrees if no children in home if children in home not over 125 degrees temp. monthly run dishwasher cleaner product through waser cost around 10 $ at lowes

usuallly a pump motor asssembly is required.. most had a five year parts warranty and if out of warranty most assembly are 100-300 dollars for the part.

If the water doesn't drain from your dishwasher, check these:

Drain line/air gap A clog in the drain line or air gap (if there is one) is the usual reason that a dishwasher won't drain. Often the problem is at the point where the drain line attaches to the garbage disposer or household drain line. If you remove this line, you can clear any debris from the hose or hose connection. Be sure to reattach the hose before starting the dishwasher again. Pump Your dishwasher pump ejects the water. The pump is usually mounted directly to the motor, then attached to the bottom of the dishwasher. You can reach the pump from inside the dishwasher, but first you need to remove the lower rack, the spray arm, and the spray arm support. Look for an impeller--a round plastic fan blade-type of device that spins around. This is the wash impeller, which forces the water through the spray arm. Beneath the wash impeller is the drain impeller, which is similar in size and shape to the wash impeller. The drain impeller pushes the water toward the drain port. These components make up the pump. If any of the pump components are defective, you need to replace them. Drain valve and/or solenoid Many dishwashers use a drain valve with an electric solenoid. When electricity flows to the solenoid, the valve opens and diverts the water to the drain. Sometimes the solenoid, or the diverting lever, sticks and prevents the dishwasher from draining or filling properly. Try to free up the solenoid to lubricate the lever. Otherwise, you may have to replace the solenoid or pump assembly. With these systems, the motor always rotates in one direction. When it's energized, the drain valve diverts the water. Other dishwashers simply reverse the direction of the motor to drain the dishwasher. These units don't have a drain valve. Instead, there's a drain hose connected directly to the pump housing. Belt One brand of dishwasher uses a belt to drive the pump. If this belt is broken or has fallen off, replace it. Motor If the motor isn't turning or working, the unit won't drain. First check to be sure you have power to the dishwasher. If not, see the section "It doesn't work at all." If the motor hums but doesn't turn, it may need to be replaced. Some dishwashers are susceptible to getting stuck if you don't run them regularly. If you haven't run the dishwasher for more than a week, you may need to manually spin the motor to free it up. If the motor is defective, you need to replace it. Dishwasher motors can't be serviced. Timer Part of what the timer does is control the motor and drain valve. If the timer doesn't work properly, the water may not drain and you need to replace the timer. This problem is uncommon.

screen to motor is blocked and or the moter is going out.check the screen first, even the one located by the mineature garbage disposel. sorry about the spelling!!

Locked rotor on the bottom of the machine. If you remove the bottom plate of the dishwasher where the water valve and electrical hook up is the motor is right there. If the rotor on the motor is locked up the dishwasher will not drain.. If you take a screwdriver and spin the rotor on the back of the motor it may release the rotor. If it does not spin freely then you will need to replace it. Make sure to unplug the dishwasher before doing any repairs to it.

Hope this helped you some

Dave