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
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I should have been more specific about my problem. None of the three spray arms spray water. The chopper is clean but it does not rotate manually. I read somewhere it should. Water enters the dishwasher and is emptied (pumped out) which is puzzling. A repairperson told me a few weeks ago the motor was extra loud and should be replaced. Thus, will replacing the motor fix this? Your help please.
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