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Posted on May 20, 2017

GSD 6500 and I have the same problem as #4 below.

GSD 6500 and I have the same problem as the owner in #4 below. The soap dispenser door opens approximately 7 minutes into the wash cycle and hits the lower edge of the upper rack, preventing it from fully opening. If I don't open the door at 7 minutes into the wash cycle, I get caked soap left in the dispenser every time. Seems like a design flaw to me! Is there a recall on this model or a solution that elevates the upper rack, a kit or something to adjust the height so the door does not hit the rack?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 07, 2009

SOURCE: Dishwasher soap dispenser sticks

Your soap is clotting because there isn't enough water being sprayed around inside.  The water spray washes the soap out of the dish, if all is working well.  My machine had the same problem.  I had sufficient water level, but the spray head wasn't spinning very well.  I found the end-most hole in the spray bar to be plugged.  It is the end hole that provides a jet that makes the head spin.  I cleaned a bunch of debris out of the hole and the mchine started working and cleaning like it was new.  That was quite an axccomplishment since the machine is 15 years old.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 06, 2009

SOURCE: GE profile model GSD 4120y70BB the second soap

Hi

Many dishwashers (but not all) use a BI-metal strip that heats up once power is applied to it. The BI-metal strip bends and allows the soap door spring to open up the dispenser. This bi-metal strip is not given full 120 volts power, the timer "shunts" the power through either the heating element ( most common ) or the motor and this gives the bi-metal strip lower than full power to work and open. Most often the bi-metal strip has lost its ability to bend properly and needs to be replaced. Older GE dishwashers used a mechanical arm driven by the timer to open the dispenser = no electrical bi-metals. Newer (plastic liner) Maytag dishwashers and many newer Whirlpool and Frigidaire dishwashers use a wax motor to open the soap dispenser; this wax motor does receive 120 volts to work. The plunger inside the wax motor slowly moves and pushes the plunger and door open. This is what a wax motor looks like.


Please do rate the solution and revert for further assistance.


Thanks
Rylee

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 03, 2009

SOURCE: Soap dispenser opens but does not wash out

a tube in the machine may be cloged act soon because you dont want a flood

David Shaub

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  • Posted on Oct 18, 2009

SOURCE: Soap dispenser door not opening up

If the soap door doesn't open all the time, remove the outer door cover and remove any obstructions. There are pieces of styrofoam and cardboard inside the door that come loose from time to time, and prevent the linkage from operating freely. They can be re-glued OR eliminated.

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Many dishwashers (but not all) use a BI-metal strip that heats up once power is applied to it. The BI-metal strip bends and allows the soap door spring to open up the dispenser. This bi-metal strip is not given full 120 volts power, the timer "shunts" the power through either the heating element ( most common ) or the motor and this gives the bi-metal strip lower than full power to work and open. Most often the bi-metal strip has lost its ability to bend properly and needs to be replaced. Older GE dishwashers used a mechanical arm driven by the timer to open the dispenser = no electrical bi-metals. Newer (plastic liner) Maytag dishwashers and many newer Whirlpool and Frigidaire dishwashers use a wax motor to open the soap dispenser; this wax motor does receive 120 volts to work. The plunger inside the wax motor slowly moves and pushes the plunger and door open. This is what a wax motor looks like.


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