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The timer I originally ordered This is the timer that's pictured on the Repair Clinic site. It looked a lot like the one in the manual's exploded diagram. I found one on eBay that matched this part number. Since then, I've bought the part number that you suggested. This is the link to what...

Ordered #4161395 timer I ordered the 4161395 timer that you recommended. I hope I can return the other one. Thanks for all your advice and help. Hopefully, this will be the fix.

The right timer part I looked on the web and found timers on eBay but didn't see that guy's site. I ordered timer part #4162940 as it looked very much like the one in the exploded diagram. I'm hoping that the wiring is the same. The seller emailed me that it would work. Fingers crossed...

Where to find a timer Hi, I looked at the exploded diagram in the KDI-17a manual and found the Main Timer Assembly, Part #C-115403 but can't find it anywhere on the internet. Does anyone have any idea where I might find one? Is there a nother part number that I could substitute? When you...

Do I need a new timer? Thanks for that clarification. THE NEXT TEST: I started the machine on wash. It filled, the washer arm turned for about 4 minutes with the water 1/2" above filter. Then I heard the timer ticking away (occasionally making little crunching sounds) for the rest of the...

Next test Why does pre-washing dishes shorten the life of the dishwasher? Or, do you mean starting it at the Wash cycle shortens the machine's life? THE NEXT TEST: I started the machine on wash. It filled, the washer arm turned for about 4 minutes with the water 1/2" above filter. Then I...

I will skip the Prewash/Soak cycle and just try the wash. That's the way my family always used the machine because we always cleaned the plates pretty thoroughly before putting them in the machine. But someone here told me that you should always run it through all the cycles. Is this correct?

New timer or fill valve? HELP! Okay, here's what's happening: Soak/Prewash cycle: fills to ~ 1/2" above top of filter, drains, brief wooshing (which I hope is the washer arm rotating). Wash cycle: Refill, wooshing for approx 4 min., no drain, water is...

I just installed a new drain valve, checked the inside of the machine and all the drain hoses so I doubt that's it. If it's a timer issue, can I buy a new timer that will work in a KDI-17A?

Hi, I'm on to my next problem with this machine. The fill and drain cycles work but the wash cycle is very short and the rinse is non-existent. I hear the wash arm going around at the beginning of the wash cycle but, during the rinse cycle, all the machine does is fill and drain. The wash arm...

Thank you for the 2 great links. I took the drain valve apart one more time and decided that the rubber boot was not the problem. I restarted the machine and, when it got to the drain portions of the cycles, I got a loud buzzing and the solenoid seized up. I tried to check to make sure that I...

thanks for responding. I have solved the leaking problem. I checked all the hoses and they're clear. I checked the drain valve and it's clear except for the question I posted earlier - the valve piston has a black rubber boot that appears to be separate from the piston. Has this boot...

Putting this by the curb I've decided to put the machine out on the curb. I can't get any advice and the parts are no longer available.

Possible drain obstruction? When I disassembled the drain valve, I noticed that there is a black rubber boot that its around the solenoid piston that seals the drain. It was separate from the piston. Is this supposed to be attached to the piston? I was wondering if, since eit's not attached...

Now leaking Hi- I ran the machine 3 times through the complete cycle. The cycles seem to match those set forth in the KDI-17 Service manual except that the only time I hear the wash arm moving is during the Wash Cycle. I would expect it to also turn and spray during the Pre-Rinse and Rinse...