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The 16 most common part(s) or condition(s) which contribute to the symptom Dishwasher dispenser doesn't work are listed below. Check or test each item and watch any available videos. If you are still unable to solve the problem you may need to do additional research and troubleshooting. Remember, with our 365 Days. Period.® return policy you can return any part for any reason. So, go ahead and buy it to try it. No other parts retailer offers this unconditional return policy.
For the symptom you selected, these are the most common parts or causes, ordered by the likelihood of fixing the symptom.
If the dispenser is broken and doesn't open or close properly the dispenser lever might need to be replaced.
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If the detergent dispenser cover is broken and the detergent dispenser doesn't work, the dispenser assembly should be replaced.
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If the dispenser will not release the detergent the actuator connected between the wax motor and the dispenser might be broken. Check the wax motor actuator and replace it if necessary.
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If the dishwasher dispenser doesn't work the detergent container may need to be replaced.
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If the dispenser is broken and doesn't open or close properly the dispenser lid may have to be replaced.
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If the dishwasher dispenser doesn't work the problem is often related to the release mechanism. If the problem is with the dispenser itself, it may be easier to replace the entire dispenser.
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If the dispenser is broken and doesn't open during the wash cycle the dispenser door spring may have to be replaced.
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If the dispenser is broken and doesn't open or close properly the dispenser door latch may have to be replaced.
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If the dispenser is broken and doesn't open or close properly the dispenser door pin may have to be replaced.
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If the dispenser is broken and doesn't open or close properly the dispenser actuator may have to be replaced.
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If the dispenser is broken and doesn't open or close properly the entire dispenser assembly may have to be replaced.
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There is an electrically powered device called a wax motor which opens the detergent dispenser. If the dispenser is broken and will not open to release the detergent, the wax motor might need to be replaced.
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If the dishwasher dispenser doesn’t work the bi-metal actuator might be burned out or defective. The bi-metal is a simple metal loop which acts as a latch for the dispenser door. As electricity is applied to the metal loop, the loop deforms and bends away from the latch, releasing it. If the bi-metal is burned out it won't deform or release the detergent door.
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If the dispenser is broken and doesn't open or close properly the dispenser slide may need to be replaced.
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If the dispenser is broken this dispenser kit may need to be replaced.
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The main control board provides power to nearly every component of the dishwasher including the detergent dispenser. If the dispenser will not actuate the main control board might be defective. You should first check for more common parts. Many times control boards are replaced unnecessarily because the problem was not diagnosed properly.
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