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I have a Whirlpool dishwasher model GU400XTPQ3 and it stays on the clean cycle and will not advance despite saying it has 2 minutes left? Please help. Thank you!

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  • jsabba1 Apr 07, 2008

    Thank you very much, but will have to check all your answers once I am back at the house tonight and will let you know.

  • jsabba1 Apr 07, 2008

    What is the $20.00 for? Is it something that I can install?

  • jsabba1 Apr 07, 2008

    No error codes just stuck blinking on the clean cycle? Thanks!

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Important information about dishwasher cycles:

  • Normal cycle time is anywhere from 1.5 to 3 hours long.
  • A delay automatically occurs in some wash and rinse cycles until the water reaches the proper temperature.
  • Newer models (Serial Number greater than FS50) are equipped with an optical sensor wash that detects water temperature, soil and detergent amount. Wash cycles are then adjusted based on what is sensed.
    • The very first wash cycle after installation in the home will be adjusted to include an additional 2 rinses. This cycle must not be interrupted for proper sensor adjustment. If this adjustment cycle is canceled or stopped before the Clean light comes on at the end of the cycle, the next wash cycle will repeat this sensor adjustment.
    • The dishwasher "senses" wash water quality during a series of pauses in the wash cycle. The sensor monitors water temperature and the amount of soil and detergent appearing in the wash cycle for the best wash. Lightly soiled dishes use less water and energy. Heavily soiled dishes will get more water and increased temperature and wash time. This dishwasher will automatically adjust the sensor approximately once a year to your water quality.
  • In order to minimize cycle time:
    • Before starting a load, run the hot water faucet nearest the sink until the water is hot; then turn off the faucet and start the dishwasher
  • As part of normal operation, the dishwasher pauses two to three times during the cycle for thermal holds and advances once the temperature is met.
Things to check for long cycle times:
  • Was a water heat cycle or sanitary cycle selected?
    • When certain cycles and/or options are selected, a longer cycle is normal. Additional time is needed to heat the water to the proper temperature for cleaning and/or sanitizing your dishes.
  • Is the water supplied to the dishwasher not hot enough?
    • If the water heater is turned down low or below 120oF, this will cause a longer cycle time.
    • Make sure that the dishwasher is hooked up to the hot water line.
  • Is the dry cycle working?
    • If the dry cycle is not working schedule service.
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Iqbal

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    Iqbal Husain Apr 07, 2008

    jsabb, if you use my solution plz rate it as fixya



    Thanks

    Iqbal

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Hi friend

u have to need to go a good pumber its take 20$ to repari it

thnx using fixya

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Is there any error codes showing

most likely the water valves are stuck

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    Benjamin Patri Apr 07, 2008

    If it didn't start working again, then my best bet would be to check the water valves. Please rate a solution once you have fixed your problem

    Good luck

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    Benjamin Patri Apr 08, 2008

    Have you been able to check the water valves?

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