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Model: GU1500	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 5 - 10 years
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neilgb		#1 Posted : Thursday, March 21, 2013 9:33:07 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/21/2013(UTC) Posts: 5		Washer is cycling however spray arms are not turning. I read that by adding Dishwasher Magic might solve this. Any ideas? Thanks
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Gene		#2 Posted : Thursday, March 21, 2013 3:33:36 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Are all spray arms not turning? How much water is inside the dishwasher when it is on the wash cycle? What is the end of the model number? Gene.
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neilgb		#3 Posted : Thursday, March 28, 2013 9:24:08 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/21/2013(UTC) Posts: 5		Gene, Both arms are not turning. I have cleaned all jets. There is less than an inch of water. The water is below the heating element. Model number is GU1500XTLSO Thanks
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Gene		#4 Posted : Thursday, March 28, 2013 1:46:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Very likely the problem is a clogged/bad chopper (#6 at the diagram). You can find more information in one of our previous threads: [FONT=&quot]http://forum.appliancepartspros...hirlpool-dishwasher.html - The chopper [/FONT]Part number: 8268383 Here are the breakdown diagrams and Parts for Whirlpool GU1500XTLS0 Dishwasher - AppliancePartsPros.com Gene. P.S. The normal amount of water should be about 1.8 gallons
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neilgb		#5 Posted : Thursday, March 28, 2013 2:09:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/21/2013(UTC) Posts: 5		Thanks for the information. How do I access that part? Do you think it might be the water inlet valve?
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Gene		#6 Posted : Thursday, March 28, 2013 2:11:43 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		The first thing I would do is check the chopper. Click on the link I posted to read the instructions. Gene.
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neilgb		#7 Posted : Friday, March 29, 2013 11:23:21 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/21/2013(UTC) Posts: 5		Gene, I removed the chopper and don't see anything wrong with it. Is there something in particular to look for? Thanks
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Gene		#8 Posted : Friday, March 29, 2013 4:13:14 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		If the chopper is clean and engages the motor impeller properly then there is nothing wrong with it. The next step is to verify proper amount of water. Open the dishwasher door wile it's in wash cycle. Manually add a few caps of water and check movement of the spray arms. If you'll see the improvement, replace the water inlet valve. - The water inlet valve Part number: 8531670 Gene.
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neilgb		#9 Posted : Wednesday, April 3, 2013 11:32:23 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/21/2013(UTC) Posts: 5		Gene, Now it is filling with water and then hums rather than starting wash cycle. After a few minutes it discharges, So do you still think it s the water inlet valve or maybe the float switch? Thanks
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Gene		#10 Posted : Wednesday, April 3, 2013 4:57:23 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Remove the bottom access panel and pinpoint that humming sound. Gene.
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