Specifications

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Troubleshooting the Water Valve
If the water valve is suspected of faulty operation,
refer to the strip circuit and proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect dishwasher from electrical supply.
2. Remove the 4 Phillips-head screws securing
bottom of access panel and kick panel.
3. Remove valve electrical leads and, using
ohmmeter, check resistance of solenoid. (See
Specifi cations for correct ohms reading.)
4. To check for proper mechanical operation of
the water valve, attach a separate 115-volt
grounded power source to the valve terminals
and metal frame of the dishwasher. Turn the
power on for a few seconds and then turn the
power off. If water fl ow does not stop within 2
seconds after turning the valve off, replace the
water valve.
No Water To Tub
1. Be sure the main water supply and electrical
power are turned on.
2. Remove both the service panel and the kick
panel.
3. Run service mode test step 6. (See
Service Mode.)
4. Use a voltmeter to check for voltage at the
water valve solenoid coil.
5. If voltage is present, disconnect power and
measure resistance of the water fi ll valve
solenoid coil. (See
Specifi cations for correct
ohms reading.) Replace the water valve, if it is
defective.
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Water Fill Valve Strip Circuit
Controller
Pin 5 on CN1
Pin 3 on CN2
BK
BK
W
WY
Water Fill Valve
6. If the water valve is good, check the fi lter screen
and clean it, if necessary.
7. If there is no voltage present at the water valve
solenoid coil, disconnect power and check
continuity through the latch switch, timer
contacts, pressure switch, and wiring. Repair
wiring, as necessary.
Water Level Too Low
1. Turn on the dishwasher and allow the bottom of
the basin to fi ll with water. Listen for the water
fi ll cycle to stop and, when it does, open the
dishwasher door. The water level should touch
the heating element.
2. If the water does not touch the heating element,
disconnect power, close the door, and check the
incoming water pressure. A minimum incoming
water pressure of 20 PSI (138 kPa) is needed to
properly fi ll the dishwasher basin.
Water Fill Valve Will Not Shut Off
1. Turn on the dishwasher and allow the bottom of
the basin to start fi lling with water. Disconnect
power while the basin is fi lling. If water
continues to fl ow, turn off the water supply and
replace the water fi ll valve.
2. If the water turns off when power is
disconnected, troubleshoot the electronic
control. Replace the defective part.