The pre-wash dispenser cup opens OK but the main-wash dispenser cup does not, it seems to be very hard to manually open compared to the pre-wash unit. Not sure if the problem is in the whole unit of the detergent cup dispenser or if the unit can be taken apart and cleaned, or?
I have replaced the bimetal housing on the the pre-wash unit and the main-wash unit bimetal housing looks OK by eyeballing it.
[COLOR=red]PROBLEM SOLVED[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=blue]Steps taken to resolve problem.[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=#0000ff]1. After removing the door panel, checked the four electrical connections on the cup dispenser for live/hot connections on the dishwasher which was turned off, none found so continued. Some may want to follow the diagram instructions to turn off the circuit breaker but I was comfortable doing my process, besides, I can’t see in the dark.[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=#0000ff]2. Removed the complete detergent dispenser-easy peesee. The diagram doesn’t show or mention that there are TWO bimetal housings and I had just previously replaced the one for the pre-wash side which probably wasn’t bad so I saved the one replaced. The pre-wash side plastic flap seemed to be opening after this was replaced but the main-wash side flap was still not opening.[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=#0000ff]3. I checked the complete detergent dispenser for any “stickiness” but found that both flaps moved OK, no “stickiness”.[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=#0000ff]4. Reinstalled the detergent dispenser and replaced the bimetal housing on the main-wash flap with the old one from the pre-wash side.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#0000ff]5. Fired up the dishwasher and ran it through a complete cycle. Results: both flaps working OK, opening at correct time in cycle and no leaks.[/COLOR]
