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Post# 544056 , Reply# 1   9/17/2011 at 07:14 (4,576 days old) by GadgetGary (Bristol,CT)   |   | |
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Post# 544117 , Reply# 3   9/17/2011 at 13:14 (4,576 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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This past January I installed an In-Sink-Erator (ISE) Classic Supreme dishwasher (pictured below), which is the same as a series 22 KitchenAid, and I am very pleased with it. I haven't found any issues with the single rinse after the main wash, which is a characteristic of the 22 series.
If your machine is a Monterey model, I'm particularly envious.
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Post# 544299 , Reply# 4   9/18/2011 at 11:57 (4,575 days old) by kate (California)   |   | |
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Is anyone familiar with the composition of the check valve assembly? That was where a loose piece was blocking the drain line... which was removed. We don't know whether it originated there or moved down the line. Any suggestions? Kate |
Post# 544385 , Reply# 7   9/18/2011 at 20:45 (4,575 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Kate, those small parts you found in the line don't sound like check valve components. The valve itself is nothing more than the rubber flapper Steve described above, located in the middle of a large plastic housing. There are a couple of ways to determine whether or not the valve is defective: 1) A visual check. If you look into one end of the housing and can see through the valve, the flapper is stuck open, which means it's bad. 2) If you find the flapper is closed, blow through the valve housing in the direction of the flow of draining water. If the flapper stays open, the valve is bad. If it returns to the closed position, the valve is good.
The GE part number for a new check valve (the rubber flapper component only) is WD1X1486. Appliance parts retailers should be able to get this item for you. |
Post# 544447 , Reply# 8   9/19/2011 at 02:51 (4,574 days old) by kate (California)   |   | |
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Thank you very much for the further info, Ralph. Kte |
Post# 544464 , Reply# 9   9/19/2011 at 07:28 (4,574 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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The easiest way to check this part is to simply try to blow through it in each direction, one way it should be easy the other impossible. Anyone with one of these machines that is using it as a daily driver should consider replacing this part if the DW has been used all its life. The other parts that should almost always be replaced on these is the main pump seal and inlet valve, also look at the rubber hose on the top rack for any serious signs of deterioration. Other than these key parts just fix or redo what looks bad and you stand a good chance of getting 20-30 or possibly more years of use out of one these machines. John. |
Post# 544542 , Reply# 10   9/19/2011 at 13:02 (4,574 days old) by labboy (SD, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 544583 , Reply# 11   9/19/2011 at 17:09 (4,574 days old) by Kate (California)   |   | |
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Thank you, John and Bob. Will do. Kate |