The Whirlpool Corporation produces durable consumer appliance products, including built-in and freestanding dishwashers. Whirlpool manufactures these appliances to work efficiently and to last for a long time. Avoid service fees by troubleshooting and repairing minor issues with your dishwasher. Do not attempt to repair major issues if your dishwasher is still under warranty; you could void the warranty. Does this Spark an idea?
No Power
If your Whirlpool dishwasher won't turn on or if it stops during the cycle, check your circuit breaker and reset it if it is tripped. Replace a blown fuse, which is either black or has frayed wires. Verify that the door is completely closed. If opened, close it and restart the cycle. Push in the bottom rack if it prevents you from closing the door. Clean the door seals if the door won't open. Examine the water valve to see if it's in the "On" position. If the motor is overloaded, wait for it to reset itself. Your dishwasher normally pauses when switching between cycles. If the "Clean" light is blinking, your dishwasher is malfunctioning; you must call for service.
Running Issues
Increase the hot water heater temperature if your dishwasher runs for a long time. It's trying to heat the water before the washing cycle begins. If the tub won't fill with water, check the overfill protection float, and verify that it can freely float up and down. If not, press on it to release it and remove any obstruction blocking it. Verify that the water supply is connected to the tub and that the inlet hose is not kinked or clogged. Determine if the cycle is finished if you still see water in the tub. If the tub is not draining properly, look at the drainage hose, and see if it's kinked. Unbend or replace the hose if it's kinked. Remove any debris in the hose, and clean the drain air gap if it's dirty.
Detergent/Condensation
Examine the dishwasher to determine if the cycle is complete if you see detergent in the tub. Check the installation of the bottom rack to see if the bumpers are correctly installed. Look at the installation, and compare that to installation instructions in the manual. Fix the bumpers if they're installed incorrectly. Only use fresh, clump-free detergent. Use less detergent or nonfoaming detergent if you see a white residue on your front panel. Use a laser alignment tool to check alignment of the countertop if you see water on the countertop. If not properly aligned, reinstall the dishwasher. Wash your dishes every couple of days to prevent odors.
Drying/Dishes
Use a rinse aid to assist with drying your dishes. Plasticware normally still has water on it even after a drying cycle. Unload the bottom rack first to keep water from cups spilling on the bottom dishes. Always properly load the dishwasher, and keep dishes from obstructing the sprayer arm. Increase the water temperature if it's below 120 degrees Fahrenheit as this prevents your dishes from getting clean. Check your water heater to verify the current temperature. Use a water pressure gauge to check the water pressure. Whirlpool recommends a water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. Install a water filter if you have water with a high mineral content.
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