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clackita clackita clackita etc. Thanks for the help Combo52. It's pretty much what I described, the machine will go through a normal wash cycle, except the detergent cups won't open and the upper arm is not spinning. Then, the first time you open the machine after the cycles complete, normal...

Solution and explanation Never mind I found it in an older post, WD1X1486 is the GE unit, you swap out the flapper in your old housing. Thanks! http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?31917

I have decided that I am probably going to pop for the new timer. The rack tube is okay on mine, so that is not an issue. I removed the check valve and found it to be stuck open, and the flap is swollen to the point where it can no longer move. I have looked everywhere, including locally, for...

Believe me, a parts unit was my first thought, but I have as yet had no luck. Searched craigslist for a 200 mile radius, visited used appliance stores, three ReStores, thrift shops. Yeah, if anyone has a part to sell I would be interested. We use this machine every day.

Thanks, rp2813. I was hearing some unusual noises from the disposal. As far as the timer goes, I found one on Ebay for $100. Should I keep looking? I know I paid $20 for the dishwasher originally, but only because I got really lucky. It's such an elegant looking machine that I really want...

I have had this unit for over ten years and it has been a great machine, but recently we noticed things were not getting as clean as they had been. It seems like several things went wrong at once. The upper wash arm is not spinning, the soap doors are not opening, and the timer clicks for...