| When a dishwasher quits working or does not | | | | problems with the soap dispenser. |
| work properly, there is panic in the house. The | | | | Many times simple repairs suggested in the user's |
| thought of having to do that mountain of dishes | | | | guide will solve the problem. If the problem |
| by hand makes a housewife or househusband's | | | | involves insufficient or no water, the water valve |
| blood run cold. Three easy dishwasher repair tips | | | | to the dishwasher needs to be checked to make |
| are: check to see that the dishwasher is plugged | | | | sure it is turned on and has water. |
| in, check the use and care manual that came with | | | | If the problem has not been resolved, the |
| the dishwasher, and do research in a repair | | | | homeowner can get a repair manual from the |
| manual from the library or on the Internet. | | | | library or do research online. At this point, the unit |
| The first step is to make sure the appliance is | | | | will probably have to be disassembled to repair |
| plugged properly into the electrical outlet. You | | | | the problem. A simple issue would be a repair to |
| wouldn't believe how many times this is the | | | | the door of this dishwasher. A more complicated |
| problem, as simple as it may seem. The second | | | | problem will require removing the appliance from |
| step is to make sure the electrical outlet has | | | | its current location to reach the necessary areas |
| electricity. This can be done by plugging another | | | | that might need repair. |
| appliance into the outlet, like a handheld electric | | | | Once a probable cause has been determined, a |
| mixer. | | | | part or parts will probably have to be ordered. |
| If there is power to the outlet and the | | | | This requires a payment and a delay while waiting |
| dishwasher does not work, the wiring on the | | | | for the part. Once the part or parts arrive, all the |
| dishwasher should be checked for breaks or burn | | | | manual dishwashers will gather around to offer |
| spots. If there is no power to this source, the | | | | encouragement and suggestions; this may not be |
| electrical panel needs to be checked to make sure | | | | a pleasant experience for the new maintenance |
| that the breaker is turned on or a fuse isn't | | | | person. |
| blown. An electrical problem may require the | | | | A professional repairman will have the tools and |
| services of an electrician. | | | | the knowledge to handle the repair in a short |
| The appliance users guide has troubleshooting tips | | | | time. Most of the time no money will be spent |
| that cover common problems. These include | | | | until the dishwasher is working again. For the |
| normal problems like noise, water standing in the | | | | do-it-yourselfer who is successful, repairing a |
| bottom of the tub, water not pumping out, dishes | | | | dishwasher is a rewarding experience. |
| aren't drying or are not getting clean, and | | | | |