The soap container on the inside wall of the door won't stay closed. It appears that the plastic cleat on the end of the switch (which is presumably activated by a solenoid to time with the second cycle) must have worn down or broken off. Does anyone know if there is a way for the homeowner to replace the soap dish unit? The inside door panel appears to be held on with a bunch of screws, many of which are star pattern.
Unless you know anything about replacing your soap dish, if is on warranty, I would call them to service it. It might be cheaper in the long-run.
SOURCE: detergent dispenser
Here is a link. Sears.com as almost any part for anything including diagrams. The pricing on the part seems WAY out of range. Usually dispensers cost around $60.00 At least you can find the p/n and google around for it on some other sites. I can't imagine it's that much.
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/showPart.pd?partNumber=PD150001&productGroupId=0022&supplierId=425&brandId=x&documentId=10057058&keySuffixId=NA&modelNumber=x&keyId=000018&pageId=00002&productTypeId=x&searchModelNumber=VUD141&subCompDesc=Door&brandDesc=VIKING%20RANGE%20CORP.&modelDesc=UNDERCOUNTER-DISHWASHER&backToLink=Return%20to%20part%20list
SOURCE: my viking dishwasher does not rinse the soap scum off the dishes
Its not soap, its actually calcium from hard water. There is a new product out at www.dishwasherfilter.com that solves this problem once and for all. It is a small filter that goes under the sink and filters out the hard minerals that cause these spots from the water before they enter the dishwasher. It is very affordable (like 70 bucks) and even has a money back guarantee. After just one load you will be amazed how your dishes look.
SOURCE: My Viking DFUD042 dishwasher soap
you will need to replace the entire soap disp. You can find it at marcone.com w/ your model #
SOURCE: Viking Dishwasher VDB450SS Unit appears
Hello
& Welcome to FixYa Check the door latch
switch mechanism as that seems to be bad and needs replacement as everything
else is working fine. Please
get back to me if you have any other questions. Kevin
SOURCE: Dishwasher is shutting off. I select the wash and
Hello Maureen Johnson, welcome to FixYa.
I'll start by acknowledging your post indicates the problem is with your dishwasher not starting/functioning, however if you could post the complete model & serial number I would be better equipped to help you further. If you could also verify it is a Viking (built by Asko) as the header suggests.
I'll look forward to your reply and try and help you move forward from there.
Thank you. Regards,
Macmarkus :)
Hi
Dishwashers use Bi-Metal strip to
allow the dispenser to open/close. This strip when heat up causes the soap door
spring to open up the dispenser. If this strip is not heated doesn't allow the
door to open. The strip may not be getting 120V or maybe disconnected. Newer
(plastic liner) dishwashers use a wax motor to open the soap dispenser. The
plunger inside the wax motor slowly moves and pushes the plunger and door
open. And, if this wax motor doesn't receive 120 volts, then it'll not work.
Please check the voltage to the wax motor/Bi-metal strip; also inspect the
connections to these.
Hope this helps...
Daniel
Daniel
Daniel
Hi
Dishwashers use Bi-Metal strip to allow the dispenser to open/close. This strip
when heat up causes the soap door spring to open up the dispenser. If this
strip is not heated doesn't allow the door to open. The strip may not be
getting 120V or maybe disconnected. Newer (plastic liner) dishwashers use a wax
motor to open the soap dispenser. The plunger inside the wax motor slowly moves
and pushes the plunger and door open. And, if this wax motor doesn't receive
120 volts, then it'll not work. Please check the voltage to the wax
motor/Bi-metal strip; also inspect the connections to these. Dishes are not
clean if water is hard or when more detergent is used than needed, try filling
detergent cup half way. Try using white vinegar after the wash cycle is
complete, run a complete cycle. Also turn down the heat on the hot water fed to
the dishwasher. Try using water softener for better results. You can also add
vinegar in the final rinse cycle. Make sure that your soap dispenser drawer is
opening and closing fine. Hope this helps... Please post back if more information is required.
Daniel
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