When a dishwasher cycle starts,
it fills the tub with water. If there is not enough water in the
tub, the dishes will be inadequately cleansed. If there is too
much water, it may result in leakage. The water level may also
prevent the dishwashing cycle from starting at all.
Check that the tub is filled with
water to the proper level. When you start the dishwasher, the
first thing that happens is water is released by the inlet valve
into the tub. Listen as the tub is filled. When you hear the flow
of water stop, open the dishwasher. The water level should be
just below the bottom of the float. If the water level is too
low, the inlet valve is probably the culprit. However, water could
be draining even as it is filling. Refer to the diagnostic
table section labeled "Dishwasher does not fill with
water...."
If the water lifts the float all
the way up or the float is submerged, the water level is too high.
Overfilling is likely a problem with the float
or float switch.
If there is enough water at the
beginning of the cycle, let it run through to the wash cycle.
Near the middle of the wash cycle, stop the dishwasher and check
the water level again. The water level should be about the same
as before. If it is significantly less, water may be draining
out prematurely. Refer to the diagnostic
table section labeled "Dishwasher does not fill with
water...."
