DISHWASHER

DISHWASHERand
andCOMPACTOR
COMPACTOR

STUDY COURSE

UNDERSTANDING DISHWASHER:
• ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS and
CHECKING PROCEDURES

Module 2
LIT 4314190 Rev. A
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 INTRODUCTION
The material presented in this module is intended to provide you with an understanding of the
fundamentals of dishwasher and trash masher® compactor servicing.

Major appliances have become more sophisticated, taking them out of the screwdriver and pliers
category. Their electrical circuits include several different types of automatic controls, switches,
heaters, valves, etc.. Semiconductors, solid-state controls, and other components usually
associated with radio and television electronic circuits are being engineered into automatic
washers, dryers, dishwashers, and refrigerators.

The appliance technician is emerging into a professional status of his own. He must prepare
himself now to be able to perform his duties today as well as to retain his professionalism in the
future.

No longer is on-the-job training sufficient to prepare technicians for the complicated procedures
required for todays sophisticated appliances. This training can best be obtained through organized
classroom study and application. However, much of the knowledge necessary to service todays
appliances can be obtained through study courses. Completion of this and other courses will
provide you with sufficient understanding of appliances and their operation to enable you to do
minor service. It will also serve as a valuable stepping stone to more advanced study and on-the-
job training to improve your servicing skills.

Information contained in this module is used on WHIRLPOOL® appliances. It is separated into

two sections for your convenience. Chapter 1 covers porcelain liner models (1986 and older), and
Chapter 2 covers plastic liner models (1986 and newer).

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 TABLE of CONTENTS

PAGE
CHAPTER 1 ......................................................................................... 3
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS for Porcelian Liner Models-1986 and Older.

CHAPTER 2 ....................................................................................... 2 1
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS for Plastic Liner Models-1986 and Newer.

*TEST ...................................................... See Test Book LIT4314204

*NOTE: We recommend taking the TEST for MODULE 2, right

after studying it.

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 CHAPTER 1

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
(for Porcelain Liner Models: 1986 and Older)

*TIMER
*DELAY TIMER
*RAPID ADVANCE TIMER
TIMER AREA
MOTOR

DOOR
SWITCH

ROCKER
SWITCH
(HEAT/AIR)

START
RELAY

PUSHBUTTON
SWITCH

RINSE
CONDITIONER
DISPENSER

HEATER
PRESSURE
SWITCH
MOTOR

THERMOSTAT

RAPID ADVANCE
WATER INLET TIMER AREA
VALVE
DETERGENT
DISPENSER
ACTUATOR

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TIMER
The timer is located in the console and is the heart
of the dishwasher. Its function is to control the tim-
ing of the dishwasher.
All timers used on dishwashers operate the same
but are somewhat different in looks. Due to func-
tions or features of different models, some timers
have more terminals and internal switches (con-
tacts) than others.
The dash line represents the actual timer where as
the bold lines indicate internal switches within the
timer.
On quick-disconnect timers, the different colored
harness wires are placed inside either a black or
white block which plugs into the timer. These
blocks are colored to match the words BLACK or
WHITE stamped on the timer. The possibility of
wiring the timer wrong is greatly reduced.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
Step2 See example in steps 7-10. Turn the timer
knob to the point in the cycle you suspect is bad.
Step3 Remove both the white and black discon-
nect blocks. Some models only have the (black) dis-
connect block. The blocks have tabs on each end
which must be pressed while pulling on the block.
Instead of coding timer terminals like the standard
frame timers, a chart of each wiring block is printed
on the back of the timer. The line through the chart
separates the two blocks. Letters indicate active
terminals while the black dots identify blank termi-
nals.
Step4 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the
terminal specified for this function.
Step5 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
other terminal specified for this function.
Step6 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-
tance (continuity). If not, the timer is bad and needs
replacing.

Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will BK G W

be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest T T BK
way because the dishwasher is unplugged from the P.P. SW. DOOR SW.
CABINET GROUND
power source and avoids the possibility of receiving
8
an electrical shock.
W-T
29
Step 1 Set the ohmmeter scale to the lowest ohms
T-R W-BK T-R
setting and ZERO the meter. 22
DELAY/HEAT LIGHT
THERMOSTAT
W-BK N.O.
T-R

P-BK P-BK T-R

28 F
W-BK W-BK
D
W-G W-G
31 33 K
W-Y W-T
W-Y E
39
W-BK OR OR W-R
12 H
R R
19 C
W-R PUSBUTTON
6
O-BK O-BK W-R
11
DET. DISP.
LBU LBU W-R
4
BR WET AGENT BR BR-W
5
W-V
GY OVERFILL SW.
DELAY 1
START Y
LIGHT 2
V

BU BU V
3
BU-V
TIMER
MOTOR START
RELAY

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Step7 EXAMPLE: Move the timer to the start RAPID ADVANCE TIMER
of NORMAL wash. PROBLEM: Dishwasher does
not fill. This part, used with a pushbutton switch, has no
dial or knob to turn. As the pushbutton switch is
Step8 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the pressed for the cycle you want, the rapid advance
terminal T. timer motor quickly advances the timer to the
proper start-up cycle. At this point, the regular
Step9 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
timer motor takes over.
terminal BR.
There are two areas in which this rapid advance
Step10 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-
timer could be located: either behind the access
tance (continuity). If not, the timer is bad and needs
panel/toeplate (Built-In Models), behind the access
replacing.
panel/coverplate (Portable Models), or in the con-
KNOB PULLED OUT
(CONTINUITY) sole area for both types of dishwashers.

CHECKING PROCEDURE
T
Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will
P.P. SW.
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest
KNOB PUSHED IN 8
(NO CONTINUITY) way because the dishwasher is unplugged from the
power source and avoids the possibility of receiving
an electrical shock.
BK G W
T T BK Step1 Set the ohmmeter scale to the lowest ohms
P.P. SW. DOOR SW. setting and ZERO the meter.
CABINET GROUND
8
Step2 Disconnect any timer motor wires, mark-
ing them as to where they were.
T-R
W-BK
22
Step3 Remove both the white and black discon-
nect blocks. Some models only have the (black) dis-
connect block. The blocks have tabs on each end
which must be pressed while pulling on the block.
P-BK
28
W-BK
Instead of coding timer terminals like the standard
frame rapid advance timers, a chart of each wiring
block is printed on the back of the timer. The line
Step11 If the door switch is good but the dish-
through the chart separates the two blocks. Letters
washer still won’t start when the timer knob is
indicate active terminals while the black dots iden-
pulled out, check the internal timer push/pull
tify blank terminals.
switch (P.P.SW.) contacts.
Step4 See example in steps 8-11. Using a screw-
Step12 Pull the timer knob out.
driver, place it in the slot on the shaft of the rapid
Step13 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to advance timer and turn it to the cycle you suspect is
the terminal T. bad.

Step14 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the Step5 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the
terminal W-BK. terminal specified for this function.

Step15 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-
tance (continuity) with the timer knob pulled out. If
not, the timer is bad and needs replacing.
The ohmmeter should show an open circuit with the
timer knob pushed in.
Step6 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
other terminal specified for this function.
STEP7 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-
tance (continuity). If not, the timer is bad and needs
replacing.

Step16 Place the colored blocks in their proper

end marked BLACK or WHITE on the timer.

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 BK G W
T BK
T
DOOR SW.
W-O W-G CABINET GROUND W-G

DELAY TIMER DELAY LIGHT

W-O W-T W-T GY-G GY-G

26 Z
W-O CLEAN LIGHT
BR-Y
23 T W-G
X
W-P W-P GY-P
27 Y
W-Y W-Y GY-P TIMER
15 P
W-Y W-BK
Q
TIMER
W-BU GY-P
R
W-BU W-BU W-BK
17 S
W-BR GY-P
M
W-BR W-BR W-BK
34 N
W-BK
Step8 EXAMPLE: Move the timer to the start 25
PUSHBUTTON
W-BK
of NORMAL wash. PROBLEM: Dishwasher does
BU-R BU-R GY-P
not fill. 24 B
P-BK P-BK T-R
Step9 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the 28
D

terminal T. P-BK
C
W-BK
W-BK
Step10 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
terminal BR. 13
T-R
BR
DELAY/HEAT
BR
Step11 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis- 5
OVERFILL SW.
W-R
tance (continuity). If not, the rapid advance timer is 6
LBU W-R
bad and needs replacing. 4
LBU

O-BK O-BK W-R WET AGENT

Step12 If you know the door switch is good but 11
DET. DISP. R-Y
R-Y
the dishwasher still won’t start, check the internal 22 W
BU BU
timer push/pull switch (P.P.SW.) which are contacts 7
BU-W

(T to W-BK). S.I.S. V V Y
3 2
MOTOR START GY
TIMER
Remember: There is no push/pull switch although RELAY 1

the timer contacts are there. Also, since there is no TIMER

timer shaft for a dial and knob, a square hole has

been provided in the cam shaft to use for rotating
the timer through its cycles.
The timer cycles are printed on the timer plus there
is a raised step on the cam shaft that is a pointer to
indicate where the timer is in the cycle.
Step13 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
the terminal T.
Step14 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
terminal W-BK.
Step15 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-
tance (continuity) with the rapid advance timer in
the “ON” position. If not, the timer is bad and needs
replacing.
The ohmmeter should show an open circuit with the
rapid advance timer in the “OFF” position.
STEP16 Replace the colored blocks in the proper
end marked BLACK or WHITE on the timer.
STEP17 Replace the timer motor wires.

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DELAY TIMER Step10 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
terminal T.
This part is located in the console. Its purpose,
when selected, is to delay the start-up of the dish- Step11 The ohmmeter should show an open
washer up to eight hours. circuit. If not, the delay timer is bad and needs
replacing.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
Step12 Rotate the delay timer dial so that a
Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will TIME is shown on the dial.
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest
way because the dishwasher is unplugged from the Step13 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
power source and avoids the possibility of receiving the terminal T.
an electrical shock.
Step14 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
Step1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully label- terminal W-G.
ing each wire according to the terminal marking on
Step15 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-
the delay timer. This procedure should assure that
tance (continuity). If not, the delay timer is bad and
the right wire is reconnected to the right terminal.
needs replacing.
Step2 Set the ohmmeter scale to the lowest ohms
Step16 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
setting and ZERO the meter.
the terminal W-O.
Step3 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the
Step17 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
terminal T.
terminal W-G.
Step4 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
Step18 The ohmmeter should show an open
terminal W-O.
circuit. If not, the delay timer is bad and needs
Step5 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis- replacing.
tance (continuity). If not, the delay timer is bad and
Step19 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
needs replacing.
the terminal W-O.
Step6 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the
Step20 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
terminal W-G.
terminal T.
Step7 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
Step21 The ohmmeter should show an open
terminal W-O.
circuit. If not, the delay timer is bad and needs
Step8 The ohmmeter should show an open replacing.
circuit. If not, the delay timer is bad and needs
Step22 Reconnect all the wires to the proper
replacing.
terminals as previously marked.
Step9 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the
terminal W-G.

BK W
G
T BK
T
DOOR SW.
W-O W-G CABINET GROUND W-G W

DELAY MOTOR
DELAY TIMER DELAY LIGHT W-G W

W-O W-T W-T GY-G GY-G W

26 Z
RINSE/DRY
W-O BR-Y CLEAN LIGHT BR-Y W
23 T W-G
X
W-P W-P GY-P 16 GY-P TM-W
27 Y
TIMER
W-Y W-Y GY-P
15 P R.A. TIMER
MOTOR

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TIMER MOTOR
Timer motors may vary slightly in appearance, but
regardless of the differences each functions in the
same manner as the others. It is a synchronous-
type motor, similar to those used in electrical
clocks, with a small pinion which drives a gear. This
part is located on the timer assembly and is used to
advance the timer through the cycles.

CHECKING PROCEDURE

Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will

be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest
way because the dishwasher is unplugged from the
power source and avoids the possibility of receiving
an electrical shock.

Step1 Disconnect the two wires coming from the

motor, marking them as to what terminals they
were on. This procedure should assure that the
right wire is reconnected to the right terminal after
checking or replacement.

OR

Pull apart the two connectors.

Step2 Refer to the instructions that came with

your ohmmeter to find the proper scale to measure BK G W

1,500 to 3,000 ohms. Set the ohms scale and ZERO T T BK

the meter. DOOR SW.

CABINET GROUND
W-T T
Step3 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to one
W-T
of the timer motor wire terminals. CLEAN LIGHT

Step4 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the T-R W-BK T-R

other timer motor wire terminal. W

DELAY/HEAT LIGHT
THERMOSTAT
Step5 The ohmmeter should show a reading W-BK N.O.
TIMER MOTOR

between 1,500 to 3,000 ohms on the ohms scale. If T-R

not, the timer motor is bad and needs replacing. P-BK P-BK T-R
F

STEP6 Reconnect all the wires to the proper W-BK W-BK

D
terminals as previously marked. W-G W-G
33
K
NOTE: If you get this reading, the timer motor
could still be bad from a mechanical problem inside
the motor. This condition can only be checked by
running a voltage check.

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DOOR SWITCH
The purpose of the single-pole, double-throw door
switch is to stop the dishwasher when the door is
opened. A bad door switch could cause the dish-
washer to keep running with the door open or not to
run with the door closed.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
Step3 With the door closed, touch and hold one of
the ohmmeter probes to one of the terminals.
Step4 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
other terminal.
Step5 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-
tance (continuity). If not, the door switch is bad and
needs replacing.

Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will Step6 With the door open, touch and hold one of
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest the ohmmeter probes to one of the terminals.
way because the dishwasher is unplugged from the
Step7 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
power source and avoids the possibility of receiving
other terminal.
an electrical shock.
Step8 The ohmmeter should show an open
Step1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully label-
circuit. If not, the door switch is bad and needs
ing each wire according to the terminal marking on
replacing.
the door switch. This procedure should assure that
the right wire is reconnected to the right terminal Step9 Reconnect all the wires to the proper
after checking or replacement. terminals as previously marked.
Step2 Set the ohmmeter scale to the lowest ohms
setting and ZERO the meter.

BK G W

T T BK

P.P. SW.
DOOR SW.
CABINET GROUND

8 W-T T

W-T
29 CLEAN LIGHT

T-R W-BK T-R

22
W
DELAY/HEAT LIGHT

TIMER MOTOR

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ROCKER SWITCH TWO TERMINAL SWITCH

This part is located in the console and is used to
select the type of drying you prefer. Either the en-
ergy saving AIR DRY or HEAT DRY.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
Step11 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
one of the terminals.
Step12 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
other terminal.

Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest
way because the dishwasher is unplugged from the
power source and avoids the possibility of receiving
an electrical shock.
Step1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully label-
ing each wire according to the terminal marking on
the rocker switch. This procedure should assure
that the right wire is reconnected to the right termi-
nal after checking or replacement.
Step2 Set the ohmmeter scale to the lowest ohms
setting and ZERO the meter.
Step3 Move the rocker switch to the “AIR DRY”
setting.
TWO TERMINAL SWITCH
Step13 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-
tance (continuity). If not, the rocker switch is bad
and needs replacing.
THREE TERMINAL SWITCH
This closes contact "A"
Step14 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
the terminal R-W.
Step15 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
terminal OR.
Step16 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-
tance (continuity). If not, the rocker switch is bad
and needs replacing.
Step17 Reconnect all the wires to the proper
terminals as previously marked.

Step4 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to one

of the terminals.
BR BK G W
BR BK
Step5 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the 6T
DOOR SW. CABINET GROUND
other terminal. 4T
TIMER MOTOR
4B 1900-2900
Step6 The ohmmeter should show an open TM

circuit. If not, the rocker switch is bad and needs 6D TM

6B
replacing. 2C
PK PK PK PK W
2T
THREE TERMINAL SWITCH R-Y R-Y R FILL VALVE
OVERFILL SW. 695-995
This closes contact "B" 8T
DET. DISP.
8B R R W
Step7 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the HEATER 16-20
terminal R-W. 8C R-W R-W
DRY TEMP
4C OR OR
SELECTOR
Step8 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the BU-OR
A
SWITCH
terminal BU-OR. 2B
BU-OR
B

Step9 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-

tance (continuity). If not, the rocker switch is bad
and needs replacing.

Step10 Move the rocker switch to the “HEAT

DRY” setting.

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WETTING AGENT DISPENSER RINSE
CONDITIONER
This part is located on the left side of the door. It LIQUID
dispenses a wetting agent just before the final
rinse. This causes water breakdown during rinse.
The water then runs off the dishes and silverware,
leaving fewer or no spots.

CHECKING PROCEDURE

Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will

be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest VALVE CLOSED
BALL
way because the dishwasher is unplugged from the CHAMBER
power source and avoids the possibility of receiving
When the door is opened for loading, the wetting
an electrical shock.
agent flows into the dispensing chamber because
Step1 Pull the connector off the pin type termi- the sealing ball has fallen away from its sealing
nals. position.

Step2 Set the ohmmeter scale to the lowest ohms OUTER DOOR PANEL
setting and ZERO the meter.
RESERVOIR
Step3 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to one
of the pin-type terminals.
RINSE CONDITIONER
LIQUID
Step4 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
other pin-type terminal. BALL SEATED
CHAMBER
Step5 The ohmmeter should show a reading
between .100 to .500 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, VALVE CLOSED
the wetting agent actuator is bad and needs replac-
ing.

Step6 Reconnect the connector by pushing this

over the pin type terminals.

BR
BR-W
When the door is closed, the sealing ball rolls back
BR W
5
FILL VALVE
into its sealing position and seals the now full dis-
W-R OVERFILL SW.
6 845 pensing chamber.
LBU LBU W-R W-R W
4
O-BK O-BK W-R WET AGENT HEATER
11 18
R-Y DET. DISP. R-Y W
22 RESERVOIR
WASH LIGHT
BU BU BU-W RUN 1
7
S.I.S. V V Y WASH 3 W
3 2
MOTOR START GY DRAIN 2 4 RINSE CONDITIONER
TIMER 1
RELAY MOTOR LIQUID
TIMER

BALL SEATED

VALVE OPENS

BIMETAL
WARPS OPEN
During the final rinse, current flows to the bimetal
heater. This causes it to warp downward. The valve
then opens and a small amount of wetting agent
(approximately 1 cc or .03 oz.) flows into the dish-
washer.

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DETERGENT DISPENSER OR

This part is located on the left side of the door. It
has two dispenser cups, one with a cover and one
without. The cup without a cover, dispenses its de-
tergent as soon as the door is closed. This helps
remove heavier deposits at the beginning of the
cycle. At the proper time in the selected cycle, the
timer completes a circuit to the magnets or bimetal
heater (whichever is used) of the dispenser with a
cover. The bimetal warps and releases the spring
loaded cover latch, releasing the detergent into the
dishwasher.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest
way because the dishwasher is unplugged from the
power source and avoids the possibility of receiving
an electrical shock.
Step1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully label-
ing each wire according to the terminal marking on
the detergent dispenser. This procedure should as-
sure that the right wire is reconnected to the right
terminal after checking or replacement.
If you have the bimetal heater, set the ohmmeter
scale to the lowest ohms setting and ZERO the
meter.
Step3 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to one
of the terminals either inside the connector or on
the bimetal.
Step4 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
other terminal either inside the connector or on the
bimetal.
Step5 The ohmmeter should show a reading
between 1,500 to 2,000 ohms when checking the
connector (magnets) or ZERO resistance (continu-
ity) or less than one ohm, when checking the bi-
metal. If not, the coil (connector) or the actuator
(bimetal) is bad and needs replacing.
Step6 Reconnect all the wires to the proper
terminals as previously marked.
NOTE: On the bimetal type DO NOT connect it
across 120VAC. It takes 20 to 30 seconds for the
bimetal to open the valve.

OR

Pull apart the connectors from the coil (magnets)

and the wiring harness.

Step2 If you have the magnets, refer to the in-

structions that came with your ohmmeter to find
the proper scale to measure 1,500 to 2,000 ohms.
Set the ohms scale and ZERO the meter.

BR
BR BR-W W
5
W-R OVERFILL SW. FILL VALVE
6 845
LBU LBU W-R W-R W
4
O-BK O-BK W-R WET AGENT HEATER
11 18
R-Y DET. DISP. R-Y W
22 WASH LIGHT
BU BU BU-W RUN 1
7
S.I.S. V V Y WASH 3 W
3 2
MOTOR START GY DRAIN 2 4
TIMER 1
RELAY MOTOR
TIMER

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PUSHBUTTON SWITCH Use the following chart. Your pushbutton switch
may not have all the settings shown.
This part located in the console, is used in selecting
the type of wash and dry cycles. Pushbuttons are Terminals shown in each setting must show ZERO
mechanically linked to the various switches. When resistance (continuity).
the selected cycle or energy option button is pushed,
This is a typical diagram; refer to your own wiring
it causes the proper switch or switches to open or
diagram for proper terminal markings.
close to select the required fill, number of washes
and rinses, water action, heat or no-heat, and the PUSHBUTTON TERMINAL MARKING
minimum water temperatures when required. The NO. ON SWITCH
timer switch or switches, in series with the push-
button switches, control the sequence of these vari- 1 W-BK to W-G, OR to R
ous functions and the time they are operable in the 2 W-BK to P-BK, W-BK to W-G
cycle. W-G to P-BK, OR to R
3 W-BK to P-BK, OR to R
CHECKING PROCEDURE
4 W-BK to P-BK, OR to R
Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will 5 W-BK to P-BK, W-Y to W-T
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest 6 W-BK to P-BK, W-Y to W-T
way because the dishwasher is unplugged from the 7 Must be open P-BK to T-R
power source and avoids the possibility of receiving 8 Must be open OR to W-R
an electrical shock.
Step4 EXAMPLE: Push the number 3 button
Step1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully label- (from the left). This closes contacts inside the
ing each wire according to the terminal marking on switch, W-BK to P-BK and OR to R.
the pushbutton switch. This procedure should as-
Step5 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the
sure that the right wire is reconnected to the right
terminal W-BK.
terminal after checking or replacement.
Step6 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
Step2 Set the ohmmeter scale to the lowest ohms
terminal P-BK.
setting and ZERO the meter.
Step7 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-
Step3 Check each circuit by pushing in on the
tance (continuity). If not, the pushbutton switch is
pushbutton to each setting and check the proper
bad and needs replacing.
terminals.
Step8 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the
terminal OR.

Step9 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the

terminal R.
T-R W-BK T-R
22 W Step10 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-
DELAY/HEAT LIGHT
THERMOSTAT tance (continuity). If not, the pushbutton switch is
W-BK N.O. TIMER MOTOR
T-R bad and needs replacing.
P-BK P-BK T-R
28 F Step11 Reconnect all the wires to the proper
W-BK W-BK
D terminals as previously marked.
W-G W-G
31 33 K
W-Y W-Y W-T
E
39
OR OR W-R
12 H
R R
19 C
W-R W-R W
6
O-BK O-BK W-R
11
DET. DISP.

13
WATER INLET VALVE
This part is located behind the bottom access panel.
On Built-In Models, the valve is located on the left
side and on Portable Models, the valve is located on
the right. This single coil inlet valve is mainly a
shut-off valve for controlling water entering the
dishwasher.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
Step2 Refer to the instructions that came with
your ohmmeter to find the proper scale to measure
500 to 2,000 ohms. Set the ohms scale and ZERO
the meter.
Step3 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to one
of the terminals.
Step4 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
other terminal.

Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will Step5 The ohmmeter should show a reading
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest between 500 to 2,000 ohms on the ohms scale. If
way because the dishwasher is unplugged from the not, the water inlet valve is bad and needs replac-
power source and avoids the possibility of receiving ing.
an electrical shock.
Step6 Reconnect all the wires to the proper
Step1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully label- terminals as previously marked.
ing each wire according to the terminal marking on
the inlet valve. This procedure should assure that
the right wire is reconnected to the right terminal
after checking or replacement.

OR

Pull the connectors apart.

PRESSURE
PLATE
COIL
DIAPHRAGM
FLOW
WASHER ARMATURE
BR
BR BR-W W
5
OVERFILL SW. FILL VALVE
FLOW

W-R
6 845 SCREEN
LBU LBU W-R W-R W
4
O-BK O-BK W-R WET AGENT HEATER
11 18
R-Y DET. DISP. R-Y W VALVE CLOSED
22
BU BU WASH LIGHT
BU-W RUN 1
7
S.I.S. V V Y WASH 3 W
3 2
MOTOR START GY DRAIN 2 4
TIMER 1
RELAY MOTOR
TIMER

FLOW

PRESSURE
PLATE
COIL
DIAPHRAGM
FLOW ARMATURE
WASHER
FLOW

SCREEN

VALVE OPEN

14
OVERFILL SWITCH
This switch is located behind the access panel, on
the right side, underneath the tub. This is a nor-
mally open (N.O.) switch that is kept closed by the
weight of the float. This switch is in series with the
fill valve. This switch is used as an overfill protec-
tion safety switch only. It does not control the water
fill as this is time-controlled through the timer. If
an overfill situation occurs, this switch opens,
breaking the circuit to the inlet valve and shutting
it off. The float is located in the tub, in the front
right corner under the lower dishrack.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest
way because the dishwasher is unplugged from the
power source and avoids the possibility of receiving
an electrical shock.
Step1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully label-
ing each wire according to the terminal marking on
the overfill switch. This procedure should assure
that the right wire is reconnected to the right termi-
nal after checking or replacement.
Step2 Set the ohmmeter scale to the lowest ohms
setting and ZERO the meter.
Step3 With the float or lever in the down posi-
tion, touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to one of
the terminals.
Step4 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
other terminal.
Step5 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-
tance (continuity) with the float or lever down. If
not, the overfill switch is bad and needs replacing.
Step6 With the float or lever in the up position,
touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to one of the
terminals.
Step7 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
other terminal.
Step8 The ohmmeter should show an open
circuit with the float or lever up. If not, the overfill
switch is bad and needs replacing.
Step9 Reconnect all the wires to the proper
terminals as previously marked.

BR
BR BR-W W
5
W-R OVERFILL SW. FILL VALVE
6 845
LBU LBU W-R W-R W
4
O-BK O-BK W-R WET AGENT HEATER
11 18
R-Y DET. DISP. R-Y W
22
BU BU WASH LIGHT
BU-W RUN 1
7
S.I.S. V V Y WASH 3 W
3 2
MOTOR START GY DRAIN 2 4
TIMER 1
RELAY MOTOR
TIMER

15
HEATER
This heater is located in the middle, inside the tub.
It keeps the water temperature at 140˚F during
washing and rinsing and also helps dry the dishes
during the dry cycle. This heating element serves as
a resistance and is in series with the detergent and
wetting agent dispensers. When the heater element
is used in drying, dry room air is pulled in at the
bottom of the door and heated by the heating ele-
ment. Air flows upward by convection (like a chim-
ney), picking up moisture from the wet dishes, and
escapes through a screened exhaust vent in the top
front of the door.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest
way because the dishwasher is unplugged from the
power source and avoids the possibility of receiving
an electrical shock.
Step1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully label-
ing each wire according to the terminal marking on
the heater. This procedure should assure that the
right wire is reconnected to the right terminal after
checking or replacement.
Step2 Refer to the instructions that came with
your ohmmeter to find the proper scale to measure
10 to 30 ohms. Set the ohms scale and ZERO the
meter.
Step3 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to one
of the heater terminals.
Step4 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
other terminal.
Step5 The ohmmeter should show a reading
around 10 to 30 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the
heater is bad and needs replacing.
GROUNDING CHECK
Step6 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to one
of the heater terminals.
Step7 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
frame of the dishwasher.
Step8 The ohmmeter should show an open
circuit. If not, the heater is bad and needs replacing.
Step9 Reconnect all the wires to the proper
terminals as previously marked.

BR
BR BR-W W
5
W-R OVERFILL SW. FILL VALVE
6 845
LBU LBU W-R W-R W
4
O-BK O-BK W-R WET AGENT HEATER
11 18
R-Y DET. DISP. R-Y W
22
BU BU WASH LIGHT
BU-W RUN 1
7
S.I.S. V V Y WASH 3 W
3 2
MOTOR START GY DRAIN 2 4
TIMER 1
RELAY MOTOR
TIMER

HEAT ELEMENT

16
THERMOSTAT
This part is located behind the access panel and
held against the bottom of the tub by a spring type
bracket. This thermostat keeps turning the timer
“OFF” and the heater “ON” to keep the water tem-
perature at 140˚F. When the thermostat is open,
the circuit must go through the high-resistance
neon light which does not pass enought current to
run the timer motor. This stops the timer from ad-
vancing through the cycle.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest
way because the dishwasher is unplugged from the
power source and avoids the possibility of receiving
an electrical shock.
Step1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully label-
ing each wire according to the terminal marking on
the thermostat. This procedure should assure that
the right wire is reconnected to the right terminal
after checking or replacement.
Step5 The ohmmeter should show an open
circuit. If not, the thermostat is bad and needs re-
placing.
Step6 Place the thermostat face down (terminals
up) in an electric skillet.
Step7 Turn the electric skillet “ON” to 155˚F.
When the electric skillet reaches this temperature,
we can test the thermostat.
NOTE: Be careful not to touch the thermostat and
electric skillet which are very hot.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the ohmmeter, do not
let the wires touch the sides of the electric skillet.
Step8 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to one
of the terminals.
Step9 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
other terminal.
Step10 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-
tance (continuity). If not, the thermostat is bad and
needs replacing.

Step2 Set the ohmmeter scale to the lowest ohms Step11 Reconnect all the wires to the proper
setting and ZERO the meter. terminals as previously marked.

Step3 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to one NOTE: Don’t forget to turn the skillet “OFF” and
of the terminals. let the thermostat cool before removing it from the
skillet.
Step4 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
other terminal.

W-BR W-BR W-BK

34 N
W-BK
25 PUSHBUTTON

BU-R BU-R GY-P

24 B THERMOSTAT
P-BK P-BK T-R W-BK N.O.
28 D T-R
P-BK W-BK
W-BK C
T-R TM-W

T-M
T-R
13 TIMER MOTOR
DELAY/HEAT

17
DRIVE MOTOR GROUNDING CHECK

This part is located behind the access panel and in
the middle of the tub. This motor provides the driv-
ing force for the pump. It is a reversible type motor
driving a pump impeller (clockwise) in one direc-
tion, washing the dishes, then changes direction
and drives the impeller (counterclockwise) in the
other direction for draining of the water.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest
way because the dishwasher is unplugged from the
power source and avoids the possibility of receiving
an electrical shock.
Step1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully label-
ing each wire according to the terminal marking on
the drive motor. This procedure should assure that
the right wire is reconnected to the right terminal
after checking or replacement.
OR
Step3 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the
motor housing.
Step4 One at a time, touch the other ohmmeter
probe to terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Step5 The ohmmeter should show an open
circuit when each of the terminals is checked. If not,
the drive motor is bad and needs replacing.
RUN WINDING
Step6 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the
terminal no. 1 (Blue).
Step7 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
terminal no. 4 (White).
Step8 The ohmmeter should show a reading
between 1-4 ohms on the ohms scale.
Step9 If you do not get this reading, the drive
motor is bad and needs replacing.

Pull apart the two connectors. W-R W-R W

6
O-BK O-BK W-R HEATER
Step2 Set the ohmmeter scale to the lowest ohms 11 18
LBU LBU W-R DET. DISP.
setting and ZERO the meter. 4
BR WET AGENT BR BR-W W
W-V 5 FILL VALVE
GY OVERFILL SW. 845
DELAY 1
Y DRAIN 2
START
2 V WASH 3 W
LIGHT
RUN 1 4
BU BU V DRIVE
3 BU-V MOTOR
TIMER
MOTOR START
RELAY

TERMINAL NO.

1 2 3 4

COLOR BLUE GRAY YELLOW WHITE

WIRE OR
BLACK

18
 START WINDING-DRAIN
BU BU BU-W RUN 1
7
S.I.S. V V Y WASH 3 W
2
3 4
MOTOR START GY DRAIN 2
TIMER
RELAY 1
TIMER MOTOR

Step10 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to

the terminal no. 2 (Gray or Black).

Step11 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the

terminal no. 4 (White).

Step12 The ohmmeter should show a reading

between 3-8 ohms on the ohms scale.

Step13 If you do not get this reading, the drive

motor is bad and needs replacing.

START WINDING-WASH

BU BU BU-W RUN 1
7
S.I.S. V V Y WASH 3 W
3 2 4
MOTOR START GY DRAIN 2
TIMER RELAY 1
TIMER MOTOR

Step14 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to

the terminal no. 3 (Yellow).

Step15 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the

terminal no. 4 (White).

Step16 The ohmmeter should show a reading

between 3-8 ohms on the ohms scale.

Step17 If you do not get this reading, the drive

motor is bad and needs replacing.

Step18 Reconnect all the wires to the proper

terminals as previously marked.

19
START RELAY
The start relay is used in getting voltage to the start
wash winding or the start drain winding.
The initial starting current passes through the re-
lay coil since it is in series with the motor's RUN
windings. The starting current surge causes the re-
lay coil to produce a strong magnetic force, attract-
ing the steel armature and closing the switch in the
relay. As the motor approaches full speed, the ini-
tial surge of current will diminish. The magnetic
force of the relay will also diminish, since the relay
coil carries the same amperage. At about 2/3 motor
speed, the magnetic force weakens to the point that
the weight of the armature overcomes the magnetic
force, allowing the armature to drop and open the
relay contacts. This de-energizes the start winding,
and the motor continues running on the run wind-
ing.
This start relay could be located in one of the follow-
ing places. Either behind the toe panel (built-in
models), or behind the access panel and coverplate
(portable models).
Step8 The ohmmeter should show an open
circuit. If not, the start relay is bad and needs re-
placing.
Step9 Remove the start relay and turn it upside
down.
Step10 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
the terminal marked M, BU, or 3.
Step11 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
terminal marked M, BU (different terminals), or 4.
Step12 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-
tance (continuity). If not, the start relay is bad and
needs replacing.
Step13 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
the terminal marked S, V, or 2.
Step14 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to each
terminal marked M, BU, 3, and 4.
Step15 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-
tance (continuity). If not, the start relay is bad and
needs replacing.

CHECKING PROCEDURE Step16 Reconnect all the wires to the proper

terminals as previously marked.
Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest LBU W-R
LBU
way because the dishwasher is unplugged from the 4
BR WET AGENT BR BR-W W
power source and avoids the possibility of receiving W-V 5 FILL VALVE
GY OVERFILL SW.
an electrical shock. DELAY 1
845
Y DRAIN 2
START 2
LIGHT 3 W
Step1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully label- V WASH
4
RUN 1
ing each wire according to the terminal marking on BU BU V DRIVE
3
the start relay. This procedure should assure that BU-V MOTOR
TIMER
the right wire is reconnected to the right terminal MOTOR START
RELAY
after checking or replacement.

Step2 Set the ohmmeter scale to the lowest ohms

setting and ZERO the meter.

Step3 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the

terminal marked M, BU, or 3.

Step4 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the

terminal marked M, BU (different terminals), or 4.

Step5 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-

tance (continuity). If not, the start relay is bad and
needs replacing.

Step6 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the

any terminal marked M, BU, 3, or 4.

Step7 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the

terminal marked S, V, or 2.

20
 CHAPTER 2

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
(for Plastic Liner Models: 1986 and Newer)
See Chapter 1 for all components not covered in this section.

TIMER

ENERGY SAVING
DRY SELECTOR
SWITCH
DOOR LATCH
SWITCHES

THERMAL FUSE

HEATER ELEMENT

FLOAT SWITCH

MOTOR

RELAY

WATER INLET
VALVE

21
TIMER
The timer is located in the console and is the heart
of the dishwasher. Its function is to control the tim-
ing of the dishwasher.
All timers used on dishwashers operate the same
but are somewhat different in looks. Due to func-
tions or features of different models, some timers
have more terminals and internal switches (con-
tacts) than others.
The dash line represents the actual timer where as
Step10 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
terminal W-BK.
Step11 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-
tance (continuity) with the timer knob pulled out. If
not, the timer is bad and needs replacing.
The ohmmeter should show an open circuit with the
timer knob pushed in.
Step12 Place the colored terminal block back on
the timer in the proper position. LINE 120 V. 60HZ
BK G W

the bold lines indicate internal switches within the T T BK W W-V

timer. DOOR SWITCH CABINET

GROUND

On quick-disconnect timers, the different colored 29

W-T T-R

harness wires are placed inside a block which plugs

T-R CLEAN LIGHT T-R W-V
into the timer. The possibility of wiring the timer 22
PB. SW.
wrong is greatly reduced. P-BK
T-R TIMER MOTOR
28 D
CHECKING PROCEDURE GY-BK
26 R

Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will BU-BK

31 F
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest
way because the dishwasher is unplugged from the N.O.
W-BK
power source and avoids the possibility of receiving 30
T-R
an electrical shock. THERMOSTAT
TIMER CLOSES 130¡ - 140¡

Step1 Set the ohmmeter scale to the lowest ohms

Y-BU T-R
setting and ZERO the meter. 33
W-BU
K
PB. SW.
Step2 Remove the disconnect block. The blocks W-BU
DELAY START W-V

have tabs on each end which must be pressed while 27

pulling on the block. N.C.

R W-R
19 H
OR
Step3 EXAMPLE: Move the timer to the start PB. SW.
W-R THERMOSTAT HEATER
of NORMAL wash. PROBLEM: Dishwasher does 6 HI-LIMIT
OPENS 175¡ - 185¡
not fill.

Step4 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the BR BR BR-W W-V
5
terminal T. FILL VALVE
OVERFILL SW.
Step5 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the GY DRAIN GY
1
terminal BR. Y WASH Y W-V
2
V BU-W
Step6 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis- RUN DRIVE
tance (continuity). If not, the timer is bad and needs BU
MOTOR
BU V
replacing. 3
BU-W

Step7 If the door switch is good but the dish- MOTOR START
RELAY
washer still won’t start when the timer knob is
pulled out, check the internal timer push/pull
switch (PB. SW.) contacts.

Step8 Pull the timer knob out.

Step9 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the

terminal T.

22
DOOR SWITCH
The purpose of the single-pole, double-throw door
switch is to stop the dishwasher when the door is
opened. A bad door switch could cause the dish-
washer to keep running with the door open or not to
run with the door closed.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest
way because the dishwasher is unplugged from the
power source and avoids the possibility of receiving
an electrical shock.
Step1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully label-
ing each wire according to the terminal marking on
the door switchs. This procedure should assure that
the right wire is reconnected to the right terminal
after checking or replacement.
Step2 Set the ohmmeter scale to the lowest ohms
setting and ZERO the meter.
tep3 With the switch actuator pressed, touch and
hold one of the ohmmeter probes to one of the
switch terminals.
Step4 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
other terminal on the same switch.
Step5 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-
tance (continuity). If not, the door switch is bad and
needs replacing.
Step6 With the actuator open, touch and hold
one of the ohmmeter probes to one of the terminals.
Step7 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
other terminal.
Step8 The ohmmeter should show an open
circuit. If not, the door switch is bad and needs
replacing.
Step9 Repeat steps 2-8 with the other door
switch.
Step10 Reconnect all the wires to the proper
terminals as previously marked.

DOOR LATCH

SWITCHES

RETAINING PINS

LINE 120 V. 60HZ

BK G W

T T BK W W-V

DOOR SWITCH DOOR

CABINET
SWITCH
GROUND

W-T T-R
29

T-R CLEAN LIGHT T-R W-V

22
PB. SW.
P-BK TIMER MOTOR
T-R
28 D
GY-BK
26 R
BU-BK
31 F

W-BK N.O.
30
T-R
THERMOSTAT
TIMER CLOSES 130¡ - 140¡

Y-BU
23
W-BU T-R
33 K
PB. SW.
HEATER Step2 Set the ohmmeter scale to the lowest ohms
setting and ZERO the meter.
This heater is located in the middle, inside the tub.
It keeps the water temperature at 140˚F during Step3 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to one
washing and rinsing and also helps dry the dishes of the heater terminals.
during the dry cycle. When the heater element is
Step4 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
used in drying, dry room air is pulled in at the
other terminal.
bottom of the door and heated by the heating ele-
ment. Air flows upward by convection (like a chim- Step5 The ohmmeter should show a reading
ney), picking up moisture from the wet dishes, and around 15 to 25 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the
escapes through a screened exhaust vent in the top heater is bad and needs replacing.
LINE 120 V. 60HZ
front of the door. BK G W

T T BK GROUNDING
W
CHECK
W-V
CHECKING PROCEDURE
DOOR SWITCH DOOR
Step6 Touch and hold SWITCH
CABINET
GROUND
one ohmmeter probe to one
Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will of the heater terminals.
W-T T-R
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is 29 the safest
way because the dishwasher is unplugged from the T-R
Step7 Touch the
CLEAN LIGHT T-R otherW-Vohmmeter probe to the
power source and avoids the possibility of22receiving frame
PB. SW.
of the dishwasher.
an electrical shock. P-BK
T-R TIMER MOTOR
28
Step8
D The ohmmeter should show an open
GY-BK
Step1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully26
label- circuit. If not, the heater is bad and needs replacing.
R
ing each wire according to the terminal marking on
BU-BK
the heater. This procedure should assure31 that the Step9
F
Reconnect all the wires to the proper
right wire is reconnected to the right terminal after terminals as previously marked.
checking or replacement. 30
W-BK N.O.
T-R
THERMOSTAT
TIMER CLOSES 130¡ - 140¡

Y-BU W-BU T-R

33 K
PB. SW. DELAY START W-V
W-BU
27

N.C.
R W-R
19 H
OR
PB. SW.
W-R THERMOSTAT HEATER
6 HI-LIMIT
OPENS 175¡ - 185¡

BR BR BR-W W-V
5
FILL VALVE
OVERFILL SW.
GY DRAIN GY
1
Y WASH Y W-V
2
V BU-W
RUN DRIVE
MOTOR
HEATER BU
BU V
ELEMENT 3
BU-W

MOTOR START
RELAY

24
WATER INLET VALVE Step2 Refer to the instructions that came with
your ohmmeter to find the proper scale to measure
This part is located behind the bottom access panel 500 to 2,000 ohms. Set the ohms scale and ZERO
on the left side. This single coil inlet valve is mainly the meter.
a shut-off valve for controlling water entering the
dishwasher. Step3 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to one
of the terminals.
LINE 120 V. 60HZ
CHECKING PROCEDURE BK G W
T BK
Step4 Touch theW other W-V
ohmmeter probe to the
T
Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will other terminal.
DOOR SWITCH DOOR
CABINET
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest GROUND
SWITCH
way because the dishwasher is unplugged from the Step5 The ohmmeter should show a reading
W-T T-R
29
power source and avoids the possibility of receiving between 500 to 2,000 ohms on the ohms scale. If
an electrical shock. T-R CLEAN LIGHTnot, the water
T-R inlet W-V
valve is bad and needs replac-
22
PB. SW. ing.
P-BK
Step1 Remove the harness connector 28
from the T-R TIMER MOTOR
D
inlet valve. Step6 Replace the harness wire connector onto
GY-BK
26 R
the inlet valve and push on until it snaps into place.
BU-BK
31 F

W-BK N.O.
30
T-R
THERMOSTAT
TIMER CLOSES 130¡ - 140¡

Y-BU W-BU T-R

33 K
PB. SW. DELAY START W-V
W-BU
27

N.C.
R W-R
19 H
OR
PB. SW.
W-R THERMOSTAT HEATER
6 HI-LIMIT
OPENS 175¡ - 185¡

BR BR BR-W W-V
5
FILL VALVE
OVERFILL SW.
GY DRAIN GY
1
Y WASH Y W-V
2
V BU-W
RUN DRIVE
MOTOR
BU BU V
3
BU-W

MOTOR START
RELAY

25
DRIVE MOTOR GROUNDING CHECK
LINE 120 V. 60HZ
BK G W
T BKStep3 Touch and W
hold one
W-V ohmmeter probe to the
For the (Power Clean) pump and motor, see pageT 18
and for the (Horizontal) pump and motor, see below.
DOOR motor
SWITCH housing.
CABINET
DOOR
SWITCH
GROUND

This part is located behind the access29panel and inW-T Step4

T-R One at a time, touch the other ohmmeter
the middle of the tub. This motor provides the driv- probe to terminals W-V, BU-W, Y, and GY.
T-R CLEAN LIGHT T-R W-V
ing force for the pump. It is a reversible
22 type motor
PB. SW. Step5 The ohmmeter should show an open
driving a pump impeller (clockwise) in one P-BK direc- T-R TIMER MOTOR
28 circuit when each of the terminals is checked. If not,
tion, washing the dishes, then changes direction D
GY-BK the drive motor is bad and needs replacing.
and drives the impeller (counterclockwise)
26 in the R
other direction for draining of the water. BU-BK RUN WINDING
31 F
CHECKING PROCEDURE Step6 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the
N.O.
W-BK terminal W-V.
Obtain an ohmmeter from your local 30 store. We will T-R
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest THERMOSTAT
Step7 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
TIMER CLOSES 130¡ - 140¡
way because the dishwasher is unplugged from the terminal BU-W.
power source and avoids the possibility of receiving
Y-BU W-BU T-R
an electrical shock. 33 K Step8 The ohmmeter should show a reading
PB. SW. between 2-12 ohms on the
DELAY START W-V ohms scale.
Step1 Remove the wire connector from 27
the motor
W-BU

by pressing the tab, then pull. Step9 If you do not get this reading, the drive
N.C.
R motor is W-Rbad and needs replacing.
Step2 Set the ohmmeter scale to the 19 lowest ohms H
OR
PB. SW.
setting and ZERO the meter. W-R THERMOSTAT HEATER
6 HI-LIMIT
OPENS 175¡ - 185¡

BR BR BR-W W-V
5
FILL VALVE
OVERFILL SW.
GY DRAIN GY
1
Y WASH Y W-V
2
V BU-W
RUN DRIVE
MOTOR
BU BU V
3
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Step10 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to

the terminal W-V.

Step11 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the

terminal Y.

Step12 The ohmmeter should show a reading

between 1-7 ohms on the ohms scale.

Step13 If you do not get this reading, the drive

motor is bad and needs replacing.

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Step14 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to

the terminal W-V.

Step15 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the

terminal GY.

Step16 The ohmmeter should show a reading

between 2-12 ohms on the ohms scale.

Step17 If you do not get this reading, the drive

motor is bad and needs replacing.

Step18 Replace the harness wire connector onto

the motor and push on until it snaps into place.

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