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davilafam50		#1 Posted : Tuesday, August 3, 2010 10:04:52 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/3/2010(UTC) Posts: 4		Replaced chopper, but the screen continues to get clogged. It does not feel like the chopper blade is engaging the motor. There is no drag when manually turning it. I ran the wash cycle for 15 seconds after fill with the chopper exposed, and the blade did not move. Is there a way to check chopper movement?
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Gene		#2 Posted : Tuesday, August 3, 2010 12:20:52 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)		Possible the pump impeller is damaged. In such situation the whole motor has to be replaced. If you need the correct part number, post the complete model number of the dishwasher. Gene.
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davilafam50		#3 Posted : Tuesday, August 3, 2010 12:53:29 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/3/2010(UTC) Posts: 4		Is there anyway to be sure that the motor shaft is the problem. Is the chopper shaft suppose to engage and mesh in with the pump shaft before operation? Ben
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Gene		#4 Posted : Tuesday, August 3, 2010 1:28:06 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)		Originally Posted by: davilafam50 ...Is the chopper shaft suppose to engage and mesh in with the pump shaft before operation?... Yes Ben. The chopper should be engaged with the pump impeller. The chopper is new, so the problem very likely is a bad impeller. The only way to verify it is removing the motor. Gene.
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davilafam50		#5 Posted : Tuesday, August 3, 2010 5:30:04 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/3/2010(UTC) Posts: 4		thanks for your help.
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Gene		#6 Posted : Tuesday, August 3, 2010 6:14:22 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)		You are welcome Ben. Keep us posted. Gene.
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davilafam50		#7 Posted : Tuesday, August 3, 2010 6:33:11 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/3/2010(UTC) Posts: 4		I just thought of something, can I leave the chopper assembly out for now. I believe it will just let bigger waste down the drain. Maybe a possible clog? Ben
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Gene		#8 Posted : Wednesday, August 4, 2010 1:38:30 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)		Ben, It will definitely damage the impeller if it's not damaged yet. Gene.
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