Lefty,

Is there a problem with the timer as well,that you know of ?

What about the rinse dispenser, does it work ?

This dishwasher has a "mechanical" detergent cup,

The detergent door catch is operated by a cam attached to the timer /knob shaft.
As the timer and cam advance, there are certain points on the cam that cause the following arms and cams to move and release the catch, and activate the rinse agent dispenser.

See attached dispenser mechanism test / access procedure.

When you access the dispenser check for broken spring(s) and that the cam is aligned to the actuator draw arms.

1. Remove the front door panel.
2. Remove the drip cover.
3. Latch the detergent door closed.
4. Manually advance the timer through a
complete cycle slowly.
1. At 12 o’clock position - Draw bars
will move upward causing the
detergent actuator assembly to
release the latch and detergent
cup should open.
2. At 4 o’clock position - Draw bars
will again move upward causing
the wetting agent actuator to
release wetting agent.
3. From the 6 o’clock position to the
8 o’clock position the draw bars
are driven down to reset the

mechanism.

I do reccomend you turn the power off to the unit before you dismantle the door and check the detergent cup for operation.

I'm sure you'll have it figured out, and repaired in no time.

:) :) :)

Gene, I just bought a house and it looks like the lower dishwasher is a replacement and it won't allow the soap dispenser to open....I checked on parts and it looks like the same one would be the one to order.