I keep on getting clogged washer arms in my dishwasher. I have replaced the accmulator-filter as the filter screen was torn, repeatedly cleaned & cleared the all washer arms, cleaned the water distribution system and have also replaced the water inlet valve (in case I was not getting enough water to run the machine). I also replaced the docking station grommets to make sure I have a tight seal. It seems like stuff is getting into the water distribution system that should not be there in the first place. The machine seems to be draining okay – I notice just a little water in the bottom after the cycle, but the manual says that’s normal. I just inspected the accmulator-filter and the filter screen is intact.
Did you check the chopper to be sure that it is attached to it’s drive shaft.
The old choppers were turned by two little nubs on the shaft and can strip fairly easily.
The new ones use a hexagon shaft.
You may just be leaving too much food on the dishes.
Thank you for the ideas.
I will look again, but I think the chopper blade does not turn on the shaft as I was looking at it earlier this afternoon, and shaft is a hexagon. It does not look too expensive, I may just replace both the blade and shaft anyway (process of elimination) and see what happens. Could this situation be caused by a weak drain pump that leaves too much dirty water behind for the rinse cycle?
[COLOR=Blue]Could this situation be caused by a weak drain pump that leaves too much dirty water behind for the rinse cycle?[/COLOR]
Could be.
But I would check the drain hose first.
Remove the drain end and check that it is clear.
Often stuff can collect where the hose fits over the drain fitting.
Poke a wire or screw driver into the fitting to make sure it is nice and clear.
Also check to ensure the hose is looped up at least a foot higher than the drain fitting. This helps ensure that the machine is not siphoning dirty water back into itself once the drain stops.
You might also want to try draining it into a pail. This will show you the type of pressure you have. Put a towel over the pail and hold the drain hose so that the water does not splash all over. This may also clear any gunk in the hose itself.