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Model: PDW8400J03BB Brand: GE Age: 5 - 10 years
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jlupfer  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, May 14, 2013 3:58:38 AM(UTC)
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I can hear dishwasher filling with water, but circulation pump does not start after inlet valve closes. After doing nothing for a couple minutes, the dishwasher drains. I tried adding extra water before starting the dishwasher, and the circulation worked two times, so I thought the problem was the inlet valve. I cleaned the float, but now the circulation pump won't start even when I add extra water. Is this a problem with the control panel?
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Gene  
#2 Posted : Tuesday, May 14, 2013 3:37:37 PM(UTC)
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Hello,

Are you sure it will start to drain just 2-3 minutes after it filled with water?

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jlupfer  
#3 Posted : Tuesday, May 14, 2013 3:58:08 PM(UTC)
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Thank you for your question. Yes, I am certain it is a matter of minutes. I verified by looking in the sink drain and seeing the water spraying into the drain.
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#4 Posted : Tuesday, May 14, 2013 4:34:34 PM(UTC)
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Run the dishwasher in the service mode as instructed in the attached file and activate the circulation (main) pump. If the pump would not activate, remove the toe panel and check for 120 VAC to the pump motor. Post the results.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Parts for GE PDW8400J03BB Dishwasher - AppliancePartsPros.com

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PDW 8200 - 8400 - 8500 - 8600 Service mode.doc (455kb) downloaded 13 time(s).
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jlupfer  
#5 Posted : Wednesday, May 15, 2013 3:54:39 AM(UTC)
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I ran the test, and the pump ran for about a minute and then shut off.
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Gene  
#6 Posted : Wednesday, May 15, 2013 4:36:10 PM(UTC)
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So the circulation pump is good. Sounds like the control module is the culprit.

- The control module Part number: WD21X10215
Part number: WD21X10215



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jlupfer  
#7 Posted : Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:22:04 AM(UTC)
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thank you. I will order the module and give it a try.
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Gene  
#8 Posted : Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:38:15 PM(UTC)
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You are welcome. Keep us posted.

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jlupfer  
#9 Posted : Wednesday, May 22, 2013 2:20:53 AM(UTC)
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It appears that Gene's diagnosis is correct, and that the control board needed to be replaced. Here are some comments about this forum, and the order with appliancepartspros.com:
-The forum (Gene) was very helpful with ideas on testing the dishwasher
-I ordered the part on Thursday, and received the delivery the next day...FAST!
-The replacement of the board took about 30 minutes
-Two runs of the dishwasher, and so far, so good
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Gene  
#10 Posted : Wednesday, May 22, 2013 3:40:17 PM(UTC)
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I'm glad it's up and running.

Thank you for the feedback and your good words.

Gene.
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