Lots2Lurn
Premium Member
- Model Number
- WDT720PADM2
- Brand
- Whirlpool
- Age
- 1-5 years
Hello Jake,
This is my second Whirlpool dishwasher of late. About 3 years ago I repaired/replaced the fill control valve on the first unit and she has run perfectly since. I diagnosed by reading previously posted problems, so I have never posted until now. This model, my second Whirlpool dishwasher has an issue I can’t seem to find in previous posts. Thus, I’m seeking your expertise. I will explain the symptoms and my progress.
Back story;
I bought this unit used for $75. I was told by the young woman seller, who had a newborn, her first, it ran fine she just wanted a newer model with a baby bottle setting. I saw heavy white build-up in the tub, but I figured she used too much detergent and hard water caused this. And I’m familiar with how to clean and remove this buildup, so I bought it.
Symptoms;
After connecting the unit, before installing it into the cabinet, I simply opened the door (top door control panel) pressed START and closed the door to start a cycle in order to check for leaks. It filled with water (a few sputters as the fill line had air in it) and then began to wash. I checked for leaks while it ran washing. All was fine. I opened the door, held the START button 3 sec to initiate DRAIN and closed the door. It drained fine. I then proceeded to fully install the unit.
After completion, I then selected the shortest (1-HOUR) cycle, NO options, START and closed the door. It did the initial DRAIN and immediately filled as it should. And then, NO Washing. I would hear clicks from the control panel and the appropriate diverter movement, yet no circulation. I knew it had engaged and had been circulating fully during my test. I ran the diagnostic with results, FA, E1 and all F-, E- followed by the beep and a full test cycle in which circulation occurred. I then opened the door, pressed START, closed the door and it filled but no circulation. I let it complete the entire cycle. Each segment it would fill but never circulate. I repeated the diagnostic. Again, it circulated during the test. After a nights sleep, I deduced the unit must’ve been on a cycle other than 1-HOUR at first startup. I selected NORMAL cycle, NO options, START and the unit ran a complete cycle as it should.
I then ran the diagnostic again with the same results prior. The unit runs fine except on the 1-HOUR cycle and shows NO errors. I eagerly await your wisdom while I begin removing the buildup.
Thank you for your time and attention. I’m grateful to have such a reliable source of information.
J.
This is my second Whirlpool dishwasher of late. About 3 years ago I repaired/replaced the fill control valve on the first unit and she has run perfectly since. I diagnosed by reading previously posted problems, so I have never posted until now. This model, my second Whirlpool dishwasher has an issue I can’t seem to find in previous posts. Thus, I’m seeking your expertise. I will explain the symptoms and my progress.
Back story;
I bought this unit used for $75. I was told by the young woman seller, who had a newborn, her first, it ran fine she just wanted a newer model with a baby bottle setting. I saw heavy white build-up in the tub, but I figured she used too much detergent and hard water caused this. And I’m familiar with how to clean and remove this buildup, so I bought it.
Symptoms;
After connecting the unit, before installing it into the cabinet, I simply opened the door (top door control panel) pressed START and closed the door to start a cycle in order to check for leaks. It filled with water (a few sputters as the fill line had air in it) and then began to wash. I checked for leaks while it ran washing. All was fine. I opened the door, held the START button 3 sec to initiate DRAIN and closed the door. It drained fine. I then proceeded to fully install the unit.
After completion, I then selected the shortest (1-HOUR) cycle, NO options, START and closed the door. It did the initial DRAIN and immediately filled as it should. And then, NO Washing. I would hear clicks from the control panel and the appropriate diverter movement, yet no circulation. I knew it had engaged and had been circulating fully during my test. I ran the diagnostic with results, FA, E1 and all F-, E- followed by the beep and a full test cycle in which circulation occurred. I then opened the door, pressed START, closed the door and it filled but no circulation. I let it complete the entire cycle. Each segment it would fill but never circulate. I repeated the diagnostic. Again, it circulated during the test. After a nights sleep, I deduced the unit must’ve been on a cycle other than 1-HOUR at first startup. I selected NORMAL cycle, NO options, START and the unit ran a complete cycle as it should.
I then ran the diagnostic again with the same results prior. The unit runs fine except on the 1-HOUR cycle and shows NO errors. I eagerly await your wisdom while I begin removing the buildup.
Thank you for your time and attention. I’m grateful to have such a reliable source of information.
J.
