| Although whenever a dishwasher fails and we | | | | you should do, even if it seems too evident, |
| can't find what happens it is recommendable | | | | is to check that the water supply is on. If |
| to call a professional, there are several | | | | it is, then you should check the stop valve |
| basic things important to have in mind in | | | | of the water supply is on, you will probably |
| order to avoid calling a repair person when a | | | | find this valve under the sink. |
| problem with the dishwasher can be easily | | | | |
| solved. Sometimes the reason by which a | | | | If you are sure the water and the stop valve |
| dishwasher fails is much simpler than we | | | | are open but the dishwasher doesn't fill, |
| imagine and can be easily fixed. | | | | then you should check on the float. In order |
| | | | to do this, you have to turn the power off |
| For example, if you turn the dishwasher on | | | | and then search for the float inside the |
| and it doesn't run, there are several simple | | | | dishwasher. The float is placed at the base |
| reasons for it and you might be able to | | | | of a tube. You should disconnect the float |
| easily discover what happens. First, and | | | | from below and lift it in order to be able to |
| although it might sound obvious, you should | | | | rinse it as well as clean the area that |
| make sure the door is properly closed and the | | | | surrounds the tube. Then make sure of placing |
| power is on. If this is not the problem, | | | | everything back in the same way it originally |
| there could be a failure with the timer, the | | | | was and test it can move up and down without |
| selector switch or the door switch. In order | | | | obstacles. |
| to check this, you should turn the power off | | | | |
| and adjust the strike of the door latch with | | | | If after cleaning the float and the area that |
| a screwdriver. | | | | surrounds the tube the dishwasher still |
| | | | doesn't work, you should call a professional |
| Other common problem you might have to face | | | | repair person. If you are not sure how to |
| with a dishwasher is that it doesn't fill | | | | follow any of these steps properly, it is |
| properly or at all. Often, the reason by | | | | always better to ask for help, since although |
| which a dishwasher doesn't fill is that it is | | | | these problems could be fixed easily doing |
| draining water too soon or there is a problem | | | | something improperly could also damage the |
| with the water supply system. The first thing | | | | dishwasher. |