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Model: DW711B Brand: Jenn-Air Age: 5 - 10 years
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wareagle  
#1 Posted : Saturday, December 8, 2007 8:57:51 AM(UTC)
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I have a Jenn Air Dishwasher that is approx. 9 years old. Recently the control knob (timer) has become increasingly hard to turn. Does it simply need to be replaced? I see the part I need for approx. $50 and new dishwashers cost between $250 - 400. Just curious if this timer replacement will fix the problem and how long can I expect to get out of this dishwasher? Also, how difficult a repair is this? I took the inside door off to access the control panel and it just looks like three screws and a wire harness need to be removed to remove the old timer...but I have been fooled by "easy" jobs before.

Thanks for any help or advice you can provide.
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dizzysss  
#2 Posted : Thursday, October 23, 2008 7:29:24 AM(UTC)
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I have the exact problem and mine is about 9 years old. Are Jenn Air dishwashers manufactured by someone else because I can't find a repair manual for the thing.
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Gene  
#3 Posted : Thursday, October 23, 2008 7:25:06 PM(UTC)
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dizzysss,

What is the complete model number of the dishwasher?

Gene.
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richappy  
#4 Posted : Friday, October 24, 2008 1:30:00 AM(UTC)
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Try spraying it with a non-residue cleaning spray available at Lowe's.
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dizzysss  
#5 Posted : Monday, October 27, 2008 3:03:43 AM(UTC)
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Gene:

Model # DW871UQW
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Gene  
#6 Posted : Monday, October 27, 2008 10:41:46 AM(UTC)
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The first thing I would do is follow Rich's advise. In most cases it's hard to turn the knob just because of excessive tension caused by a dried plastics. Post the results.

Gene.
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