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Heater holes and wash pack sealing surfaces super clean before reinstall.
Whirlpool Dishwasher Fill Valve Failed
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mark_wpduet
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I have that SAME dishwasher (white)
Bought in April 2005. I came across this thread and it's funny because I have my water bill on the desk right beside me and it has the water quality report. I've never really known how hard the water was here in Lexington. It comes from the KY river (I think) and it says that the hardness levels leaving the water treatment plants in 2010 ranged from 52 (soft) to 450 ppm (very hard) or 3.0 to 26.3 grains per gallon....I'm thinking Lexington is on the high end of that........
Andrew.....You've taken that entire dishwasher apart. You seem to know WAY more than I do about repairing and DIY
Bought in April 2005. I came across this thread and it's funny because I have my water bill on the desk right beside me and it has the water quality report. I've never really known how hard the water was here in Lexington. It comes from the KY river (I think) and it says that the hardness levels leaving the water treatment plants in 2010 ranged from 52 (soft) to 450 ppm (very hard) or 3.0 to 26.3 grains per gallon....I'm thinking Lexington is on the high end of that........
Andrew.....You've taken that entire dishwasher apart. You seem to know WAY more than I do about repairing and DIY
arbilab
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450ppm? Try ours, 1000ppm. And I've had worse.
Apparently Euro has a different scale (pun, get it?). Guess "million" wasn't metric enough for 'em.
Apparently Euro has a different scale (pun, get it?). Guess "million" wasn't metric enough for 'em.
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Replacement Dishwasher Ordered
After I took it out to the garage and ran a few test washes, there is a leak in the vent seal that was apparent when I first took the door cover off when I took the dishwasher apart. It had a buildup of what looked like dried egg yolky substance, so I thought oh well might as well clean that assembly and the gasket. Well cleaning it made it leak LOL
That gasket is $27, but I just took it apart and put a nice bead of silicone on it, and problem fixed.
Then I noticed the bottom left of the door gasket was leaking a bit and fine mist was blowing out from the wash action, and eventually had a few drips on the outside of the bottom pan. I tried to reposition and reseat the seal, but same thing. The door seal was $17, so I put in an order for it.
I'm going to sell this repaired unit on Craigslist. The new unit should be here in a couple of weeks
Whirlpool Gold GU3200XTXB
Fully Integrated Dishwasher with Nylon Racks, Direct Feed Wash, Hard Food Disposer, NSF Certified Rinse, Energy Star Qualified and 57 dBA Quiet Partner IV Sound Package: Black
ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
Whirlpool Corporation is leading the charge to conserve energy and save you money. Most Whirlpool dishwashers have earned ENERGY STAR Qualification, reducing water consumption by 32 percent.
5-Level SheerClean Direct Feed Wash System
Gain extra room for more dishes by using a direct feed wash system without use of a tower. Channels water up and out of the back and top of the dishwasher to powerfully clean from five different angles.
Hard Food Disposer
Breaks down food particles. A self-cleaning filter in the wash module assures efficient cleaning, cycle after cycle.
Quiet Partner IV Sound Package
Whirlpool brand dishwashers offer many levels of quiet operation with this system of sound-reducing insulation.
Control Lock
Disables buttons on the control panel to help prevent unwanted starting or stopping the dishwasher.
Glass Xpress Cycle
Washes glassware or lightly soiled items in just 30 minutes.
NSF Certified Sani Rinse Option
Sanitizes dishes by eliminating 99.999 percent of food soil bacteria, as certified by NSF International.
Soak and Scour Option
Gently soaks, powerfully cleans and then soaks again to remove tough soils from dishes so you don't have to.
Cup Shelves
Bi-level shelves allow safe stacking of coffee mugs or can be used as stemware holders to secure your delicate glassware.
Flip Away Plate Holders
Maximize loading flexibility. The adjustable tines can stack plates, hold cereal bowls or flip completely away for large pans.
Fold-Down Tines
Cushioned tines keep dishes securely in place in the upper rack and easily adjust for flexible loading. You can easily make room for larger cups, bowls and containers by folding the tines down.
Light Item Clips
Conveniently secures lightweight items such as plastic ware and lids, so they stay put during the cycle.
Nylon Rack Coating
Durable nylon coating resists rust and prevents scratching.
More Features
Super Capacity
Direct Feed
Temperature and Soil Sensors
5 Cycles
6 Options
After I took it out to the garage and ran a few test washes, there is a leak in the vent seal that was apparent when I first took the door cover off when I took the dishwasher apart. It had a buildup of what looked like dried egg yolky substance, so I thought oh well might as well clean that assembly and the gasket. Well cleaning it made it leak LOL
That gasket is $27, but I just took it apart and put a nice bead of silicone on it, and problem fixed.
Then I noticed the bottom left of the door gasket was leaking a bit and fine mist was blowing out from the wash action, and eventually had a few drips on the outside of the bottom pan. I tried to reposition and reseat the seal, but same thing. The door seal was $17, so I put in an order for it.
I'm going to sell this repaired unit on Craigslist. The new unit should be here in a couple of weeks
Whirlpool Gold GU3200XTXB
Fully Integrated Dishwasher with Nylon Racks, Direct Feed Wash, Hard Food Disposer, NSF Certified Rinse, Energy Star Qualified and 57 dBA Quiet Partner IV Sound Package: Black
ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
Whirlpool Corporation is leading the charge to conserve energy and save you money. Most Whirlpool dishwashers have earned ENERGY STAR Qualification, reducing water consumption by 32 percent.
5-Level SheerClean Direct Feed Wash System
Gain extra room for more dishes by using a direct feed wash system without use of a tower. Channels water up and out of the back and top of the dishwasher to powerfully clean from five different angles.
Hard Food Disposer
Breaks down food particles. A self-cleaning filter in the wash module assures efficient cleaning, cycle after cycle.
Quiet Partner IV Sound Package
Whirlpool brand dishwashers offer many levels of quiet operation with this system of sound-reducing insulation.
Control Lock
Disables buttons on the control panel to help prevent unwanted starting or stopping the dishwasher.
Glass Xpress Cycle
Washes glassware or lightly soiled items in just 30 minutes.
NSF Certified Sani Rinse Option
Sanitizes dishes by eliminating 99.999 percent of food soil bacteria, as certified by NSF International.
Soak and Scour Option
Gently soaks, powerfully cleans and then soaks again to remove tough soils from dishes so you don't have to.
Cup Shelves
Bi-level shelves allow safe stacking of coffee mugs or can be used as stemware holders to secure your delicate glassware.
Flip Away Plate Holders
Maximize loading flexibility. The adjustable tines can stack plates, hold cereal bowls or flip completely away for large pans.
Fold-Down Tines
Cushioned tines keep dishes securely in place in the upper rack and easily adjust for flexible loading. You can easily make room for larger cups, bowls and containers by folding the tines down.
Light Item Clips
Conveniently secures lightweight items such as plastic ware and lids, so they stay put during the cycle.
Nylon Rack Coating
Durable nylon coating resists rust and prevents scratching.
More Features
Super Capacity
Direct Feed
Temperature and Soil Sensors
5 Cycles
6 Options
mark_wpduet
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Andrew
Wish I had known. I have a family member who works for Whirlpool in Greenville OH and gets an employee discount.
Wish I had known. I have a family member who works for Whirlpool in Greenville OH and gets an employee discount.
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Mark,
Thanks - however I made out with it for only $375 from AJ Madison and got free shipping on the deal - no sales tax and have $100 in rebates too. MSRP for this is 699.
I of course would rather of had a Miele but I'm kind of funny when it comes to my kitchen appliances. They need to be the same brand or it bothers me.
I'll post more about it and her unboxing when it gets here.
Andrew
Thanks - however I made out with it for only $375 from AJ Madison and got free shipping on the deal - no sales tax and have $100 in rebates too. MSRP for this is 699.
I of course would rather of had a Miele but I'm kind of funny when it comes to my kitchen appliances. They need to be the same brand or it bothers me.
I'll post more about it and her unboxing when it gets here.
Andrew
Set up a Set for Me
Andy,
You are the very first person besides myself I have met who has brand OCD. I like all majors to be one brand (I am presently transitioning from GE to Frigidaire) my counter top appliances are all Sunbeam. My cookware is Farberware Advantage, all the tumblers come from one set, cups all match, 36 place settings of one silverware pattern, shoes are Cole-Haan. I can't stand mismatched table service, brands or sets. I just feel better when everything matches.
Andy,
You are the very first person besides myself I have met who has brand OCD. I like all majors to be one brand (I am presently transitioning from GE to Frigidaire) my counter top appliances are all Sunbeam. My cookware is Farberware Advantage, all the tumblers come from one set, cups all match, 36 place settings of one silverware pattern, shoes are Cole-Haan. I can't stand mismatched table service, brands or sets. I just feel better when everything matches.
mark_wpduet
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Me 2
I'm weird about that too. Everything is Whirlpool here. Not by my choice....It's what the builder used..But I hated the dishwasher so I sold and got a new WP dishwasher when I moved in.....I think for some strange reason it would REALLY annoy me to have mismatched brands, even though it's silly when you think about it...
PS......You know what I did like the first month of living here? I was looking under the above the range microwave and unscrewed the bulb the WRONG way and it broke off into the outlet.....The light has never worked since. I was so Pissed at myself. I can't believe I did that.
I'm weird about that too. Everything is Whirlpool here. Not by my choice....It's what the builder used..But I hated the dishwasher so I sold and got a new WP dishwasher when I moved in.....I think for some strange reason it would REALLY annoy me to have mismatched brands, even though it's silly when you think about it...
PS......You know what I did like the first month of living here? I was looking under the above the range microwave and unscrewed the bulb the WRONG way and it broke off into the outlet.....The light has never worked since. I was so Pissed at myself. I can't believe I did that.
stevet
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Exchanging like for like?
Andy, I am glad you were able to rehab your original machine and was sorry to see what it did to you flooring. I will always keep an eye on my Kitchenaid Clone for valve failures but our water is definitely a whole lot "softer" than yours appears to be.
But I have one observation that maybe you can set me straight on.
You have a Whirlpool machine and it is now basically about as good as the day it came out of the box and you are now replacing it with what is, essentially, the same exact machine you already have.
I am familiar with the DU1055's as they are a good mid level machine and are very popular, They have all the cycles anyone would need, but the racks leave much to be desired in my opinion. My sister's machine is the same model as yours in white and replaced a Frigidaire that came with the house back in '96. It is light years better than the Frgidaire so they are happy.
Your new machine is definitely sleek looking with the integrated controls and stainless tank. But again, except for the nicer racks, it is mechnaically identical to the 1055. Please remember that while Stainless steel is nice , and inherently quiter, it will show every bit of the lime and other minerals you have in your water regardless of how much rinse agent you use.
You can tell me to take a hike, but I think you should reinstall the 1055 and invest the money you were going to spend on the WP Gold DW on a water softening system. It will provide much greater return on investment in the long run than the dishwasher will! Not just for the dishwasher's sake, but for all your plumbing and water using appliances.
If you want the snazzy racks, then check out the machines on CL and see if you cant pick up a Kitchenaid or Kenmore which has the larger bottom rack which takes up the space in the door where the silverware rack currently goes and puts one on the right side of the bottom rack. If it has the adjustable upper racks, it will have the dual outlet feed tube that will easily replace the current one you have and provide more versatility in the upper rack.Many of the upper racks will also have the fold down shelves for the cups on the sides like the new one too.
If you do get the new machine, then save the old one for spare parts as you can expect no more life out of the new one than the old one since they are basically the same. Any part or parts you salvage from it will be worth more than anything you can sell it for on CL or Ebay. And you will find so many machines of that type and vintage from all brands. In addition, they don't command high prices so you will not recoup your time and effort's costs.
Andy, I am glad you were able to rehab your original machine and was sorry to see what it did to you flooring. I will always keep an eye on my Kitchenaid Clone for valve failures but our water is definitely a whole lot "softer" than yours appears to be.
But I have one observation that maybe you can set me straight on.
You have a Whirlpool machine and it is now basically about as good as the day it came out of the box and you are now replacing it with what is, essentially, the same exact machine you already have.
I am familiar with the DU1055's as they are a good mid level machine and are very popular, They have all the cycles anyone would need, but the racks leave much to be desired in my opinion. My sister's machine is the same model as yours in white and replaced a Frigidaire that came with the house back in '96. It is light years better than the Frgidaire so they are happy.
Your new machine is definitely sleek looking with the integrated controls and stainless tank. But again, except for the nicer racks, it is mechnaically identical to the 1055. Please remember that while Stainless steel is nice , and inherently quiter, it will show every bit of the lime and other minerals you have in your water regardless of how much rinse agent you use.
You can tell me to take a hike, but I think you should reinstall the 1055 and invest the money you were going to spend on the WP Gold DW on a water softening system. It will provide much greater return on investment in the long run than the dishwasher will! Not just for the dishwasher's sake, but for all your plumbing and water using appliances.
If you want the snazzy racks, then check out the machines on CL and see if you cant pick up a Kitchenaid or Kenmore which has the larger bottom rack which takes up the space in the door where the silverware rack currently goes and puts one on the right side of the bottom rack. If it has the adjustable upper racks, it will have the dual outlet feed tube that will easily replace the current one you have and provide more versatility in the upper rack.Many of the upper racks will also have the fold down shelves for the cups on the sides like the new one too.
If you do get the new machine, then save the old one for spare parts as you can expect no more life out of the new one than the old one since they are basically the same. Any part or parts you salvage from it will be worth more than anything you can sell it for on CL or Ebay. And you will find so many machines of that type and vintage from all brands. In addition, they don't command high prices so you will not recoup your time and effort's costs.
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I'm fully aware that I'm exchanging it for a very similarly built model. Since I have all whirlpool appliances in my kitchen, I want to keep with Whirlpool for asthetic and resale reasons if I ever sold my house. The dishwasher didn't fail because of a design issue, it's because of the water quality that plugged up and trashed the water valve. I do have plans to get a water softener this summer.
The DU1055 Needed the following parts:
New water valve
New rinse aid cap
New air vent gasket
New door seal
Provided the fact that I'd have to spend about $100 in parts, and the uneasy feeling with it having 3 spots it was leaking, I decided to use the circumstance to upgrade to a better model. I had wanted to get one of the better models some time ago that was quieter and had the stainless interior.
Andrew
The DU1055 Needed the following parts:
New water valve
New rinse aid cap
New air vent gasket
New door seal
Provided the fact that I'd have to spend about $100 in parts, and the uneasy feeling with it having 3 spots it was leaking, I decided to use the circumstance to upgrade to a better model. I had wanted to get one of the better models some time ago that was quieter and had the stainless interior.
Andrew
Stuck in the Outlet
Kill the power for the microwave and then one old house wife's trick it to stick a potato agaisnt the remnants of the base and unscrew it. It never worked for me. I catch the edge of the tin with a needle nose and then like the tin around a can of Spam keep pulling and unrolling the threads until the base comes free. An old electrcian's trick is to rub the base of the new bulb on each side of your nose which is always oily, before re inserting the new bulb. The amount of oil is said to keep the bulb from sticking.
Kill the power for the microwave and then one old house wife's trick it to stick a potato agaisnt the remnants of the base and unscrew it. It never worked for me. I catch the edge of the tin with a needle nose and then like the tin around a can of Spam keep pulling and unrolling the threads until the base comes free. An old electrcian's trick is to rub the base of the new bulb on each side of your nose which is always oily, before re inserting the new bulb. The amount of oil is said to keep the bulb from sticking.
Andrew-- I completely understand your desire to move on to a new machine. I had a wonderful TOL Maytag dishwasher that cleaned like a champ, but after an electrical failure in it filled my kitchen with smoke, I had it repaired (the machine had a recall on it), then promptly sold it and got a TOL LG, which is the best dishwasher I've ever owned. Unfortunately, unlike new LG washers, their dishwashers are notoriously unreliable. Mine has had 2-1/2 years of very hard use, and so far no problems, knock wood.
Anyway, I simply didn't trust the Maytag, anymore. (This was a pre-Whirlpool Maytag).
Your new Whirlpool looks great. I've always liked machines that offer an alternative to putting the silverware in the bottom rack. My LG has a cutlery/silverware rack, which leaves all that cavernous space open in the bottom rack. I had a portable Whirlpool from 1986-89 with the silverware rack in the door. It was a good dishwasher, but I didn't like the tower in the center of the bottom rack.
Let us know how you like it, and post photos when the newbie arrives. I recently steered some friends to a new Whirlpool and they love it.
Anyway, I simply didn't trust the Maytag, anymore. (This was a pre-Whirlpool Maytag).
Your new Whirlpool looks great. I've always liked machines that offer an alternative to putting the silverware in the bottom rack. My LG has a cutlery/silverware rack, which leaves all that cavernous space open in the bottom rack. I had a portable Whirlpool from 1986-89 with the silverware rack in the door. It was a good dishwasher, but I didn't like the tower in the center of the bottom rack.
Let us know how you like it, and post photos when the newbie arrives. I recently steered some friends to a new Whirlpool and they love it.
pierreandreply4
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well for me it my 5 year with my kenmore diswasher and i can say that i am very satisfy with this model and when it go i would buy the same model and my brother bought for him and is girlfriend the whirlpool dishwasher you bough and i can say he is very satisfy with it as well. Sorry if the picture is a bit blurry
mark_wpduet
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At least you're upgrading to the stainless interior
My next DW will have two things that my current one doesn't
1) Stainless interior
2) Fold down tines
As for hard water stains showing on the stainless interior. I think you can use Lemishine (citric acid) or white vinegar to get rid of it. But you're getting a water softener so I guess that won't be an issue
I've never had a water softener anywhere I've ever lived. Perhaps our water isn't as hard here as I think, but it is hard. I can't use tap water with my ultrasonic humidifier.....White dust EVERYWHERE.......And if I use the heated humidifier with one use there is caked on white crud on the metal part that heats the water........I honestly don't think I've ever been to anyone's house here in Lexington that has a water softener.........I wonder why? I guess they are for extreme hard water conditions only?
Oh wait. I take that back. I remember being in Greenville OH with a friend and we went to their aunt's house, she had a huge basement and she was a total HOARDER....It looked like a grocery store down there, and I remember seeing a water softener among the thousands of products.
My next DW will have two things that my current one doesn't
1) Stainless interior
2) Fold down tines
As for hard water stains showing on the stainless interior. I think you can use Lemishine (citric acid) or white vinegar to get rid of it. But you're getting a water softener so I guess that won't be an issue
I've never had a water softener anywhere I've ever lived. Perhaps our water isn't as hard here as I think, but it is hard. I can't use tap water with my ultrasonic humidifier.....White dust EVERYWHERE.......And if I use the heated humidifier with one use there is caked on white crud on the metal part that heats the water........I honestly don't think I've ever been to anyone's house here in Lexington that has a water softener.........I wonder why? I guess they are for extreme hard water conditions only?
Oh wait. I take that back. I remember being in Greenville OH with a friend and we went to their aunt's house, she had a huge basement and she was a total HOARDER....It looked like a grocery store down there, and I remember seeing a water softener among the thousands of products.
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I'm excited for the new one to come. I'm going to be picking out a Water Softener this week as well. Need to do some research on them. Will probably be using potasium vs salt though.
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Softener Installed - Dishwasher Reordered
Well I got the water softener in, and yesterday I left work to take delivery of the dishwasher. Apparently something smashed into the front of it and tore the box open and dented / abraded the paint on the door. The delivery driver apparently is blind and thought I wouldn't notice. I refused delivery and called AJ Madison and requested a replacement ASAP, with expedited shipping.
Just my luck!
Anyway, here is to soft water - and showers are fun now, and so is washing hands!
It is made by Ecodyne, but is branded Whirlpool. 30,000 grain capacity for just under $400.
Well I got the water softener in, and yesterday I left work to take delivery of the dishwasher. Apparently something smashed into the front of it and tore the box open and dented / abraded the paint on the door. The delivery driver apparently is blind and thought I wouldn't notice. I refused delivery and called AJ Madison and requested a replacement ASAP, with expedited shipping.
Just my luck!
Anyway, here is to soft water - and showers are fun now, and so is washing hands!
It is made by Ecodyne, but is branded Whirlpool. 30,000 grain capacity for just under $400.
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I called AJ Madison yesterday and they shipped out a replacement Dishwasher - I hope YRC doesn't trash this one or I will be seriously pissed.
Anyway, the water softener is working perfectly and what a huge difference it has made. I just have to finish putting in the whole house sediment filter today and that part of the project is a wrap.
I have an extremely stressful and mind torturing job as a project manager, so I generally only work on this stuff on the weekends. My basement finishing project has been in progress for a year and a half or better now, but I'm just about finished.
Will post pics of the Whirlpool Dishwasher unboxing when it gets here, hopefully late this coming week.
Anyway, the water softener is working perfectly and what a huge difference it has made. I just have to finish putting in the whole house sediment filter today and that part of the project is a wrap.
I have an extremely stressful and mind torturing job as a project manager, so I generally only work on this stuff on the weekends. My basement finishing project has been in progress for a year and a half or better now, but I'm just about finished.
Will post pics of the Whirlpool Dishwasher unboxing when it gets here, hopefully late this coming week.
