20 Most Recent Magic Chef 24 in. DU2000 Built-in Dishwasher Questions & Answers

there should be a place in the door.

Hi,

The scum, film and white residue problems have started since the reduction of phosphates in dishwasher detergents.

Here is a tip that will help you to solve the problem of films, residue, and scum in your dishwasher.

Dishwasher Residue and Film on Dishes

heatman101

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check the holes on the spray arms to see if they are clogged and not giving a good spray. Also check your owners manual to see if there is a filter to clean to give you more pressure

where is the reset button on a magic chef dishwasher?

The timer has failed. There is a small motor that runs it, the timer needs to be replaced. Here is a link that will walk you thru the replacement http://appliancehelponline.com/dishwashercontrol.html not the same exact model but should be very similar

Hi,
Here is a tip the will elaborate on your problem more, but the bottom line is that you need to replace that fill valve...

Dishwasher Trouble No Water entering Dishwasher
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4021363-dishwasher_trouble_no_water_entering

heatman101

Check the quality of water used in the machine. If water has hardness this may happen. Use water softener attached on line to the dish washer.

Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote addressing your particular problem.

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4078724-dishwasher_problems_water_will_not_drain

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3907570-buy_appliance_parts_online

Heatman101

float stuck or bad fill valve,valve screen plugged with sand, water line kinked,remove valve and clean screen.put back on dishwasher make up a test cord and see if it will fill if so hook back up and run dishwasher

It should be on the inside of the door, next to the detergent dispensers. They usually unscrew to open and fill. Most have a clear viewing spot to give you an indication when the level is low.

Best regards, --W/D--

replaced it.

Ok there are several problems this can be caused from...
1. there is usually a float device (I'm not sure about this model) that floats up and turns the water flow off when an appropriate amount of water is injected into the DW...sometimes these get gummed up with soap and gunk...look in the DW and see if such a device is present (usually front right side) if so you should be able to lift it and inspect it for gunk...if no gunk is present push the float up and down and listen for a "clicking" noise and make sure the float returns to its up position (spring loaded) and after you have evacuated the water turn the DW on and start to fill see if the water shuts off automatically after it has filled (this is most likely your problem).....
2. Another problem is that often if dishes are not rinsed and lots of food has accumulated around the bottom of the DW..it can obstruct water from draining and since the drain cycle is on a timer...all the water will not drain out and during the next cycle...(and usually only if the float is not functioning) it will overflow. So the odds are you are going to have a float problem.
3. Also in my 35 years of appliance repair I have seen maybe 2 DW drain lines clogged and usually it is right where they attach to the washer...due to the aforementioned food accumulation. Turn the washing machine timer through its cycle from wash to rinse or whatever is necessary to get it to drain...you should here a door or valve click open and water running into the garbage disposal side of the sink...if this is the case the drain line is good.


Hope this helps...get back to me if not....The Fang

check drain pump or solenoid

The bubbles created by the dish soap could cause poor draining, but I would think it would just cause more of a bubble problem than a draining problem...
Either way, some people would say to throw a cup of vinegar into the wash area, but I prefer to just use water.
Disconnect the drain line from the machine at the sink and route it into a 5 gallon bucket. Drain and fill the machine several times to clear the bubbles out. This will also give you the opportunity to see if the drain problem you state is a machine problem or a drain problem.
Hope this helps,
Kermit

If water flows from the vent, it indicates some type of blockage in the drain line downstream of that point. You can rent something called a "Drain Snake", which will require you to take apart the drain line to clear the obstruction, or you make purchase some liquid drain cleaner and see if that will clear the problem.
Hope this helps,

Kermit