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Originally Posted by: richappy  What was the original problem, no water pressure? If so, you might have a pump motor running backwards! Thanks for the reply. The original problem (and current) is the dishwasher fills up but the does not start the cycle it just shuts off. So I followed the procedure in this thread to clean out the Chopper. I did not take the pump motor out, looks like the chopper only fits one way. I inspected the check valve and it looked ok so I put it back. Could the rubber be fatigued even tough it looks good? any advice on what to check next would be appreciated.
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I would pull the dishwasher and check the main pump/motor. THis is a 115 volt motor you can power up with a "cheater" cord. If you have a meter you can check for missing power at various places.
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Originally Posted by: richappy I would pull the dishwasher and check the main pump/motor. THis is a 115 volt motor you can power up with a "cheater" cord. If you have a meter you can check for missing power at various places. Thanks I will give that a try.
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Slightly off topic - I'm having a problem (apparently) with the sump-pump gasket - our dishwasher has been leaking from underneath. I had a Kitchenaid/Whirlpool repair guy come out and stated he was 100% confident that the sump pump gasket was the culprit but it would be $300 in labor to repair and only a $20 part. It sounds like the whole dishwasher needs to be unhooked (unfortunately the electrical was hard-wired into the dishwasher by the previous owner of our house), and the whole sump pump removed. Before I do this I wanted to check with the experts here on the viability of a novice do-it-yourselfer going at it. Here's the part I think I need: WHIRLPOOL Gasket, Pump sumpInput would be great.
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Originally Posted by: richappy Just looked at one of these today, when you put the chopper back in, make sure it engages the motor impeller, if not, it is worn out and you will have to get a new one.Also, the drain pump and main pump alternate on and off to back flush the screen: a check valve allows this.
The check valve is on the right side of the chopper, a black thing stuck in the housing.
Check valve P# 8268375; chopper assy. P# 8268383 How can I check to make sure the chopper is engaging the motor impeller? The chopper blade seems to turn quite easily. I am wondering if this is what is causing the reduced water pressure so that the top rack in not getting cleaned.
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You have a busted chopper, just pull out and check.
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Originally Posted by: richappy You have a busted chopper, just pull out and check. I pulled the chopper assembly, compared to a new one and it does not appear to be broken in any way. It also does engage the impeller when it is in place. Should I be testing the motor next? If so, I am not sure how to do that. Can you help?
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You might have a clog going to the upper spray arm. You also may have a low water level, just dump an extra gallon in to see if it works
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Hi,
I followed this thread. I took out and cleaned chopper, still making a terrible noise when washing. Not sure what else might be the problem?
In fact the noise didn't change at all when cleaned chopper. I took botom cover off and it just sounds awful under the machine.
Thoughts?
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