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would not shut off.
easy the sensor was on the right side, and easy to get to, I turn off the power, turned off the water, and pulled it out, the first thing I saw was the yellow wires and plug. took about 5 minutes, to replace it.
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JP
December 23, 2022
Can you detail what does this part do exactly ?? PS12070543. Thanks
For model number MDB8959SFZ4
Hello JP, thank you for your question. The turbidity sensor measures the amount of transmitted light to determine the turbidity of the wash water. These turbidity measurements are supplied to the dishwasher controller, which makes decisions on how long to wash in all the cycles. Thank you and have a great day.
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Lee
February 16, 2018
My dishwasher is only 2 years old. After i cleaned the filters and the spray arms the problem started. The machine would fill and drain, but would not wash, most of the time. I did get it to wash a couple of times while trying different cycles, removing and replacing the filters, and running the diagnostic cycle, though i can't say there was any clear cause and effect between what i did and it suddenly working briefly. Now it won't wash at all. Could this be the sensor? Or more likely the motor?
For model number 66513099N412
Hello Lee, Thank you for your inquiry. It sounds more like the pump and motor assembly part# W11032770. You can test it with a multimeter to see if it functioning properly. Hope this helps!
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Bryan
December 23, 2019
My kitchen aid dishwasher will sometimes not finish draining at the end of the drying cycle... have checked to make sure that there is no obstructions in the hose and garbage disposal (took drain hose off totally)… when hose was disconnected i poured a glass of water in the bottom and it ran right out thru the bottom of the machine... tried resetting the system using 3 buttons in sequence 3x then the cancel button and also cut power to it.... after sitting for a couple of hours i can press the cancel button and it will drain.... could it be this sensor part or maybe a bad pump??
For model number KDPE234GPS0
Hello Bryan and thank you for writing.
It certainly sounds like a faulty drain pump PS11738151 you should check for signs of damage, and replace it if needed. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime.
Dishwasher starts filling, then stops at about 1/2 way up to the heater coil, water stops unit sets quite for several minutes then begins to drain repeats this same prodded until the cycle ends dishwasher’s is less the 2 years old????
For model number WDF520PADM 9
Hello Jeff, thank you for your inquiry. Check the wash arm impeller inside the pump and motor, also consider the idea that the pump and motor assembly, part number PS11770231, may be bad. Examine the spray arms to see if any of them are clogged, and clean them if needed. Test the float switch, part number PS11750031, with a multimeter for continuity and replace it if it does not show continuity. We hope this solves your problem!
What are the ohms supposed to be on the drain pump, and do I need to buy the sensor along with the pump?
For model number 66517159k216
Hi Thor, Thank you for the question. The pump shoudl be around 37 ohms. Replacing the sensor would depend on the issue you are having. Hope this helps!
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Steve
March 25, 2023
will the turbidity senson cause the heating element to not function
For model number wdf520padm9
Hello Steve, thank you for the question. The turbidity sensor measures the amount of transmitted light to determine the turbidity of the wash water. The turbidity sensor measurements make decisions on how long to wash in all the cycles. If your dishwasher is stuck in the wash cycle, even though the dishes are clean, and does not go in the heating cycle it means you have a faulty turbidity sensor, part number PS12070543. If your dishwasher goes into the heating cycle and does not dry dishes, it means the turbidity sensor is okay and the issue is most probably with the heating element part number PS8260087. We hope this information is useful!
MY HEATING ELEMENT HAS CONTINUITY BUT WILL NOT HEAT,COULD IT BE IT'S BAD.WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF THE SENSOR THAT GO INTO THE STRAINER AREA.
For model number WDF330PAHS1
Hello Sam, thank you for contacting us. A faulty high-limit thermostat can cause the heating element to not turn on. Use a multimeter to test the high-limit thermostat for continuity. If the high-limit thermostat, part number PS11743423, does not have continuity you may need to replace it. There is a turbidity sensor in the dishwasher sump which detects the soil level in the water to detect the cleanliness of dishes. We hope this helps.
Hello Jeffrey, thank you for getting in touch. Based on our research, we would recommend checking the upper spray arm, part number PS11752696, to fix the issue. We hope this solves your problem!
not cleaning good. indicates wash cycle all the time. it does go through entire wash but does not dry and always indicates it is in wash cycle.
For model number WDT720PADM2
Hi Dan, thank you for the question. Based on our understanding, the issue is most probably with the control board, part number PS12745387. It manages the functions of the dishwasher, such as washing, draining and drying. You may need to replace it to fix the issue. We hope this solves your problem!
