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Kenmore 13732 / 13734 / 13739 Dishwasher Questions & Answers
Found cycle not finished, water
Hi
First make sure that nothing is blocking the drain pump
assembly located inside the lower front panel of the dishwasher. If the issue
returns after its cleaned then it means that the control board has gone bad and
should be replaced. Hope this helps...please post back for further assistance.
Daniel
Top rack of dishes not
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I have an older dishwasher also and recently mywife also complained about it not cleaning right... so me being the man I amtried in vain to clean the things... Bought new spray arms online and installedthem in minutes...now the thing works like new... However I have also foundthat 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 makesure it is working... Here is a tip that will help you with the onlinebuying...
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The dishwaasher was not cleaning. the top and
Hi,
I have an older dishwasher also and recently mywife also complained about it not cleaning right... so me being the man I amtried in vain to clean the things... Bought new spray arms online and installedthem in minutes...now the thing works like new... However I have also foundthat 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 makesure it is working... Here is a tip that will help you with the onlinebuying...
Dishwasher
SprayArms not Spinning
How to Buy
ApplianceParts OnlineA bad heating element causes many problems in dishwashers...
Dishwasher Problems The
HeatingElement not WorkingDishwasherMaintenance
DishwasherResidue and Film on Dishes
heatman101
Asker's Testimonial "explanation very clear. will give it a go and see howsimple it was. thanks Ronnie " - ronnieshomes
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My Kenmore 13732 dishwasher arms
It cleans poorly
If your dishwasher is cleaning poorly, check
these:
Most cleaning problems are caused by the
dishwasher not getting enough wash water, so the water-inlet valve is
often to blame. This valve is usually at the bottom left or right of the
dishwasher, behind the lower access panel. It's the device with the
main water line from the house, a rubber tube to the dishwasher, and two
wires attached to it.
When a water-inlet valve is defective, you may
hear the sound that's usually referred to as "water hammer." If the
water-inlet valve is defective, you need to completely replace it.
Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve Replacement
Be
sure to read and understand any instructions that come with the new
water inlet valve.
Tools required:
Adjustable wrench
Multi-Screwdriver
Pliers
Step 1. Disconnect the dishwasher from its power source.
Note: Dishwashers are usually wired directly to the home’s electrical
system. To disconnect the power, switch off the circuit breaker or
remove the fuse for the electrical circuit the dishwasher is attached
to. Try to turn the unit on after disconnecting the power to be sure you
were successful.
CAUTION: If you’re not sure you’ve shut off the power properly, DO NOT
CONTINUE. Call a qualified appliance repair technician to complete the
repair.
Step 2. Turn off the water supply to the dishwasher. This is usually
underneath the kitchen sink or in the basement or crawlspace near the
location of the dishwasher. Pliers may be helpful here.
Note: If there are no shut-off valves, you must shut the water off at
the main water supply valve for your home.
Step 3. Remove the lower panel(s) of the dishwasher. These are usually
held by 2 to 4 screws at the upper and lower corners of the panel(s).
The inlet valve is usually near the front of the dishwasher. Attached to
the valve you’ll see: 2 or 4 wires, the water supply line from the
house and the water feed line that goes to the dishwasher.
Step 4. Remove the household water supply line from the valve. The line
is usually secured with a brass compression nut. The water supply line
is usually copper or braided stainless steel.
CAUTION: Water supply line may be hot.
Step 5. Remove the fitting from the valve the water supply line was
attached to. This fitting may be very difficult to remove. It may help
to put the valve into a vice in order to remove the fitting. If you
cannot remove it, replace it. The fitting is not an appliance part but a
plumbing part that is available at most hardware stores.
Step 6. Remove the screws holding the valve to the dishwasher frame.
Step 7. Label the wires to the valve so you’ll be sure to reattach them
correctly.
Step 8. Remove the wires from the valve.
Step 9. Remove the clamp on the black rubber water discharge tube and
pull the tube off of the valve.
Step 10. Reinstall the old fitting (or a replacement fitting if
necessary) onto the new valve the water supply line was attached to. Use
Teflon tape or pipe joint compound as a thread sealant. Make this
fitting tight to prevent leaks. Make sure that the fitting points in the
same direction as the old one so that the water supply line will meet
up with it properly.
Step 11. Install the new valve in the reverse order of the removal
instructions.
Note: The water supply line is under high pressure. Be sure to tighten
the fittings properly.
Step 12. Turn on the water to the machine, and check for and correct any
leaks.
Step 13. Reinstall the access panel(s). Restore the power to the
dishwasher and test.
Note: You may have to let the dishwasher run a few minutes before it
reaches the next water fill cycle.
Internal filters
Every dishwasher has some type of filter to keep
large food particles and foreign objects away from the pump assembly:
Most modern dishwashers have self-cleaning filters
that don't need any routine cleaning.
My dishwasher will not drain. I checked all the
you need to check the power connection to the pump
make sure it is connected properly
you should also remove the pump and check for any foreign objects that maybe stopping the impellar wheel.
you can use a wet dry shop vac and attach it to the end of the drain hose that is attached to the sink or garbage disposal.do this when there is water in the unit if the water comes out quick then there may not be a restriction if it does not come out quick there is a restriction.you may need to replace the drain pump if all other options check out to be ok
Water leaks out below the control panel and runs
your internal spray might be stuck
put the spray arm in a position you know
turn the machine on for few second open the door see if it turn
do the same to the upper unit(if you got)
when the spray arm spray water on the door then you got this kind of leack
Light flahing
will have to repair the circuit board as something is faulty in the board.
it will not be too costly as the lights are flashing and that means only something is short.
thanks.
My older built in Kenmore 3380957 Rev.A dishwasher.
If it is doing when it is washing, then it likely to be a problem with the pump, but it might just be 'hunting' because the filters are partially blocked. There is the filter that you can see easily, but there is a fine filter underneath that blocks with fine grey lint.
Water left in the bottom can be caused by that because the drain pump is past the filter and is on a timer.
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3/2/2024 4:32:03 AM •
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on Mar 02, 2024
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