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ikwia61  
#1 Posted : Monday, April 12, 2010 9:58:09 AM(UTC)
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My dishwasher seems to wash well on the bottom level, but no water is getting to the top level. I am not sure there is enough water coming into the machine or possibly the center post is not rising to wash the top level.
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denman  
#2 Posted : Tuesday, April 13, 2010 1:43:07 AM(UTC)
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Most units fill to just under the heating element.
Often with low water the pump will be noisy as it will suck in air during the wash.

To check if low water is your problem add a gallon or so of hot water to the unit after it fills and give it a try. Just be careful to not overfill it. The float should not float up as this is an overflow safety device.

If it now washes OK then odds are that the filter screen on the input side of the water valve is partially clogged. remove the valve from the machine and check/clean the screen. Do not permanently remove it from the screen as it is there to keep crud out of the valve which could hold it open and cause a flood.

Another common cause is debris in the sump. Remove the sump cover (center, inside of the tub) and check for debris or something wrapped around the chopper. Be careful as there is often broken glass in the sump.
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#3 Posted : Wednesday, April 14, 2010 11:53:15 AM(UTC)
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Where do I find the inlet valve and screen on this machine? I added the extra water and it washed fine.
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#4 Posted : Wednesday, April 14, 2010 1:08:01 PM(UTC)
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Water valve is usually on the left hand side behind the kick plate.
The screen is built into the valve on it's input side.
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#5 Posted : Saturday, April 17, 2010 2:09:39 PM(UTC)
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The screen of the inlet valve was totally clogged with white chalk like granules that show up now and then in my hot water screens on my faucets. I assume they come from the HW heater which is electric. I never see them on the cold water side. What do I need to do to get rid of them? Thank you so much for the DW advice.
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#6 Posted : Saturday, April 17, 2010 7:45:38 PM(UTC)
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Cannot say what is causing the white granules.
Could be calcium coming out of solution when the water is heated up.
The next time some show up put them in some vinegar if they dissolve it is probably calcium and you have hard water.

Do you drain some water out of you hot water tank on a regular basis.
My water is not hard and I still drain some out 3 times a year.
I let it run till it is nice and clear.
It always has some sediment in the bottom.
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#7 Posted : Sunday, April 18, 2010 2:04:06 AM(UTC)
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I have done so in the past but not recently. will do that tomorrow. Thanks a bunch. I will let you know about the vinegar on the granules. Thank you again, Ingrid
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#8 Posted : Thursday, April 22, 2010 12:32:08 PM(UTC)
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The vinegar is not dissolving the granules.

Also now I have a slight leak which appears to be coming from under the float. Is there any way to regulate the amount of water going into the machine? The tub looks quite full.
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#9 Posted : Friday, April 23, 2010 12:48:01 AM(UTC)
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[COLOR="Blue"]The vinegar is not dissolving the granules.[/COLOR]
Cannot say where the granules are coming from.
Could be the anode (scavenger) in the tank.

[COLOR="Blue"]Also now I have a slight leak which appears to be coming from under the float. Is there any way to regulate the amount of water going into the machine? The tub looks quite full.[/COLOR]
Could be it is not draining correctly.
Theses units usually leave about 1 quarter inch of water in the tub as the pumps do not like to running dry. They can destroy the pump seals

There is really no way to adjust the fill.
You could partially shut off the water supply valve if you have one but this should not be necessary unless your water pressure is high,
Remove the float cover and check it.
Often crud gets in there and can cause leaks.
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#10 Posted : Friday, April 23, 2010 7:19:33 AM(UTC)
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I will try turning the supply valve down a turn. It is not leaking a lot...just about a 1/2 ounce or so. It is draining well and there is no crud under the float cover. The float stem seems to be ok.
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