Need new dishwasher that doesn't off-gas!
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WhirlpoolGold Dishwasher dispenser doesn't open
Comments (7)Repair Clinic response YOUR REQUEST Soap dispenser does not open. The dishwasher runs great except we have to put the timer on and wait awhile to open the soap dispenser manually. I called a repair shop and he was vague about the cause perhaps being the circuit board. Any advice would be appreciated. By the way you were rec. by the gardenweb forum - what a great site this is. Dear Madam/Sir, Thank you for your recent inquiry (#1496544), sent on 3/26/08 at 10:51 pm, regarding your 1999 Whirlpool Dishwasher, model: GU980SCGS2. Timer On many dishwashers, a plastic actuator arm mechanically links the timer to the detergent cup. When the timer reaches the proper time in the cycle, the timer activates a lever that opens the detergent cup. If the linkage is broken or defective, the cup stays closed after you've closed it. Check the link and repair or replace it, as necessary. Bi-metal switch or wax motor A bi-metal switch is a simple electrical device that deforms when electricity is applied to it. The degree of this deformation can be engineered to concise standards. The timer energizes the bi-metal switch inside your dishwasher door--directly behind the detergent cup--when the detergent cup should open. When energized, the bi-metal switch deforms away from the detergent cup latch, which opens the detergent cup. If the bi-metal switch is defective, it may not deform enough to open the cup. If that happens, you need to replace it. On some dishwashers, the bimetal switch is wired through the heating element or motor circuit. If the element is broken (or open), or if the motor is drawing low current because of a low-fill situation, the bi-metal switch doesn't open properly. Newer dishwasher models use a wax motor instead of a bi-metal switch. It's a sealed unit with wax that heats up and pushes a piston through to open the door. The wax motor, controlled by the timer, mechanically opens the door. Detergent cup, itself The detergent cup itself can become clogged with old dried detergent that prevents it from opening. Sometimes just cleaning the cup takes care of the problem. If not, you probably need to replace the entire cup assembly Get your dishwasher sparkling clean and lemon fresh with Glisten Dishwasher Cleaner. RepairClinic.com RepairGuru Staff...See MoreBrand new GE dishwasher doesn't drain...help!
Comments (20)If the house is a new build then the tee for the dishwasher will need to be cut to allow for drainage. Just like a garbage disposal has a knock out plug the new tee needs to be prepped. I found this out because i also had a couple of inches of water at the end of the test cycle and everything was connected texbook. And i thought i didn't have the high loop high enough but it was fine just a purposely blocked new tee. A ge tech had to tell me this, I felt dumb because i have installed numerous dishwashers but never in a brand new home. Hope this helps...See MoreNatural gas range that doesn't require electricity?
Comments (27)I have a gas range top. It will light with a match when the power is out. I think its an important feature for people living in certain areas, ie hurricane prone areas or frequent electrical outages. When hurricane Charlie hit us, we had no power or water for over a week. It's a long time if you haven't experienced that kind of event. All of our friends had ranges and gas ovens that could not be lit with a match. We all had tons of food in the freezer thawing so everyone came to our house to cook. It was fun having everyone bring their food and cook it on my 6 burner stove top but I would never have a stove top without the ability to light it with a match. The oven is electric but I can live without that. My husband went on a long distance kayak trip many moons ago. One fellow was a professional baker who made an oven from a cardboard box. I wasn't there so can't give the details but stories are they ate well with everything he baked from bread to breakfast pastries etc he was the hit of the trip. How one can construct an oven from cardboard and use it to bake over a camp fire leaves me wondering. But...it's a true story Inga...See MoreBrand New Bosch Dishwasher Doesn't Work
Comments (15)Just wanted to give an update. I contacted our builder rep who said to put in a written request to the warranty department on their website, which, by the way, says it could take between 30-60 days for the scheduled appointment. I did that last night & this morning I got a call from the plumber saying he will be at the house in 10 minutes. I quickly called a friend who has a key to our house & luckily, she was home, so she let him in. It was just a matter of the hot water line not being connected correctly. So all his fixed & amazingly fast I might add. Thanks to everyone who offered suggestions!...See Morenerdyshopper
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