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The Frigidaire dishwasher motor seems to be stuck or fronzen. I just bought a new condo and it had been empty for several months or more. The dishwasher is 4 years old, has power, and sounds as if the motor is stuck or frozen. Is there any way that I can service this myself or do I need professional help. I am handy but don't have experience with appliance repair.
Thanks for any help.
Steve
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1) kill the power to the unit at the breaker.
2) remove the kickplate (the grill near the floor)
3) there is a garbage disposal type of part to every dishwasher. something is more than likely blocking the blades from spinning. just like a garbage disposal, you need to turn the blades counter clockwise to release the jam. Often this means 1/4 of an inch. A flathead screwdrive may do the trick.
Be sure not to test it for long when it's jammed -- you can burn out the motor.
Matt
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