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When do Whirlpool dishwashers need repair, what are the causes of problems and how can I fix them myself? You will find answers to these questions in the article.
The American brand Whirlpool has been holding its position in the market for more than a century, but the products of this brand came to the EU much later. Despite this, the Whirlpool dishwasher conquered the Europeans and came to Russia, having confidently proven itself. But, technology is technology, so some parts fail faster than others, and some malfunctions are caused by third-party factors.
Whirlpool dishwasher error codes are collected and described in detail in a separate article.
Causes of breakdowns of the Whirlpool dishwasher
If the dishwasher does not work, the reason may be:
- Failure of drain pumps – the machine stops draining water due to a pump breakdown or due to natural wear of the part.
- Leaks – in pipes or in places of seals. Caused by the complexity of the design of the PMM hydraulic system.
- Poor water supply, or blocked water pipe faucet.
- Short circuits of wires, a burnt out heating element and other reasons cause the machine to operate, so the machine stops working.
- Power surges are dangerous for dishwashers equipped with electronic control. Network fluctuations can lead to a complete breakdown of the module, then it will need to be repaired or replaced.
- Food residues on dishes clog the filters, which can cause errors and damage.
- Power problems are caused by a broken outlet or broken power cord.
- Detergent compositions of low quality. Manufacturers of well-known brands of dishwashers recommend using certain detergents that will not harm appliances. If you decide to save on “chemistry”, then this is more than offset by the cost of repairs.
- Non-compliance with the rules for using the PMM – loose closing of the door, incorrect loading of dishes, washing items that cannot be placed in the machine.
Now you know why the dishwasher refuses to work. Let’s move on to repairing typical malfunctions of the Whirlpool dishwasher.
How to repair a dishwasher with your own hands
We offer you to get acquainted with the most typical breakdowns for PMM “Whirlpool”. There are few of them, but you need to know what to do and how to fix the failure – do it yourself or call the master.
impellers not working
If the sprinklers stop spinning and spraying water, then the circulation pump is to blame for the breakdown. The part is needed for the circulation of water in the system when washing dishes. If the pump does not work correctly, then the water that should be sprayed does not flow to the impellers. The sprinklers stop spinning and supply water, the washing process stops.
Troubleshooting comes down to replacing a broken pump. To do this, you need to know how to disassemble your Whirlpool model. If you could not cope at home, contact the service for qualified help.
Dishwasher won’t drain
Most Whirlpool models may display error codes such as E6 or F4. The cause of the breakdown may be the drain pump – it drains the water from the machine after washing or rinsing the dishes. If the pump fails, then the water remains in the system and the operation of the PMM is blocked.
To fix the problem, you need to replace the pump.
Also, the water does not drain if the plastic elbow in the sewer system is clogged – at the point where the drain hose is connected. The breakdown is easy to neutralize with your own hands – just clean the knee. If you can’t do it yourself, contact a plumber.
Wash mode does not turn on
Do not know how to start the mode if it does not turn on? If the control module is to blame for the breakdown, it is unlikely that pressing the buttons on the panel again will help the car start. When there is a failure in the module, it stops sending “commands” and the wash cycle does not start.
The service worker thoroughly knows how to turn on the machine when the module breaks down. In most cases, the block firmware is required, less often – its complete replacement.
Now you know the typical breakdowns of dishwashers manufactured by Whirlpool. To eliminate some of them, tools and special efforts are not required. We recommend entrusting complex breakdowns to specialists, in order to avoid even more expensive repairs – no one is immune from mistakes.
Be especially careful if the Whirlpool dishwasher is still under warranty – after an independent intervention, the coupon will simply “burn out”.