Thread Number: 44589
KUDSO3FTSS3: call repairman or DIY
[Down to Last]

automaticwasher.org's exclusive eBay Watch:
scroll >>> for more items --- [As an eBay Partner, eBay may compensate automaticwasher.org if you make a purchase using any link to eBay on this page]
Post# 654645   1/20/2013 at 09:20 (4,085 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA)        

peterh770's profile picture
The BF had a wine glass break in his Kitchenaid DW as he was rolling the racks in... He thought he got all the glass out and started it... This morning, the machine is full of water, and nothing happens when he either hits the Cancel button or the Rinse Only... I assume there is a piece of glass in the pump... Is this a DIY repair or a call to the repairman?
Model: KUDSO3FTSS#
Serial: FW1701836

All opinions welcome! Thanks!





Post# 654767 , Reply# 1   1/20/2013 at 17:48 (4,085 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass)        

If there is no power at all....no lights come on when a cycle button is pressed, and there is water at the bottom of the tub, most likely the thermal fuse on the electronic control has tripped. Part # is W10258275. Must be replaced; not resettable.

Post# 654830 , Reply# 2   1/20/2013 at 21:47 (4,085 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL)        
4 way hydrosweep???

I too, thought of the thermal fuse, but if you have the hydrosweep arm in it, you will probably find that a piece of glass is wedges in the pump and has caused it to blow that fuse. It is easy to clean out by removing the washarm and the filter assembly. Therre are numerous videos on this on Youtube. And then see what is going on. Surprisingly, the soft food disposer is designed to slip if it catches anything it cannot handle and it usually makes a really terrible noise when it does.

You will have to vacuum the water out and then take it apart and see if the pump will turn by hand. If not, then you will probably have to remove the pump and see what the story is. It comes out easily (more vids on youtube) but it would be easiest to remove the machine from under the counter to work on the motor.

Go to Whirlpool or Kitchenaid.com or Sears.com/parts and download the parts manual and that will help you see how the pump is installed and what parts go where.

If you remove the front panel, you will find the technician service procedures which will explain much of what goes on wheen the machine is running and how the cycles all work.


Since the machine is new, you can call for warranty service, but they may charge you if they find glass in the motor.

Of course, you can always come back here.




Forum Index:       Other Forums:                      



Comes to the Rescue!

The Discuss-o-Mat has stopped, buzzer is sounding!!!
If you would like to reply to this thread please log-in...

Discuss-O-MAT Log-In



New Members
Click Here To Sign Up.



                     


automaticwasher.org home
Discuss-o-Mat Forums
Vintage Brochures, Service and Owners Manuals
Fun Vintage Washer Ephemera
See It Wash!
Video Downloads
Audio Downloads
Picture of the Day
Patent of the Day
Photos of our Collections
The Old Aberdeen Farm
Vintage Service Manuals
Vintage washer/dryer/dishwasher to sell?
Technical/service questions?
Looking for Parts?
Website related questions?
Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy
Our Privacy Policy