Common leaking points of dishwashers

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Dishwasher leakage looks like a small problem, is actually a big problem in the kitchen, at any time may bring damage to the floor, circuit short circuit and other troubles. Don't worry, this article will be turned into a repair guide to help you take apart the problem, once and for all solve the dishwasher leak problem.

Ⅰ、Seal ring for hatch door

1. Frequently asked questions

Door seal ring is the first line of defense of dishwasher, long-term in high temperature, high humidity and chemical erosion environment, easy aging, cracking, accumulation of dirt. Aging hardened rubber band, such as loss of elasticity, can not fit closely into the door, water seepage from the cracks; dirt accumulation will further damage the sealing performance, increase leakage.

2. Screening methods

Visual inspection: look carefully at the seal ring surface, if the color yellowing, hardening, or there are obvious cracks, damage, deformation, indicating aging.

Touch inspection: Touch the sealing ring with your hand. If it feels stiff, inelastic or sticky, it may be contaminated by dirt or aging.

Water leakage test: put a small amount of water in the dishwasher, run a short washing process, and observe whether there is water leakage around the hatch. Water leakage indicates a problem with the seal.

3. Restoration methods

Clean Dirt: if the seal ring only dirt accumulation, with a soft brush and white vinegar solution clean. Dip in the solution and brush the seal surface and cracks, rinse with water, and then dry with a dry cloth.

Replace the seal ring: If the seal ring serious aging, cracking or damage, need to replace the new seal ring. Purchase the same product as the original model and replace it according to the instructions. The steps are as follows: turn off the power and pull the plug; open the door and carefully remove the old seal ring; install the new seal ring to ensure that it is tightly fitted and seamless; close the door, plug in the power, and run a short procedure to check for water leakage.

Ⅱ、Inlet/outlet pipe connection

1. Frequently asked questions

The inlet pipe and the drain pipe are the“Water vein” of The Dishwasher, and the connection is easy to become loose and leak. The looseness of inlet pipe joint may be caused by unstable water pressure or improper installation; the blockage of drainage pipe will make the sewage unable to discharge normally, and the back surge leakage.

2. Screening methods

Inlet pipe inspection: Touch the inlet pipe interface with your hand, if there is a sense of wetting or water droplets, indicating that the interface loose or seal is not tight.

Drain inspection: Observe whether the drain is bent, broken or blocked. Try to straighten the drain to see if it drains properly. Poor drainage may be caused by food debris or oil.

3. Treatment

Inlet pipe joint fastening: Tighten Loose Joint with wrench, pay attention to moderate strength, avoid damage to the joint. If the gasket aging or damage, need to replace the new gasket.

4. Drain dredging:

Manual dredging: remove the drain, with a thin wire or through the sewer spring into the pipe, pumping back and forth to remove the blockage.

Chemical dredging: according to the instruction, pour the special sewer dredging agent into the drainage pipe, add appropriate amount of hot water, wait and rinse with clean water.

Mechanical dredging: When Manual and chemical dredging is ineffective, use the electric dredging machine to insert the drill bit into the drain pipe, turn on the power supply to break up and discharge the blockage.

Drainage Pipe Reform: if the drainage pipe is easy to bend and fold, the end is cut into a bevel to increase the drainage area and reduce the possibility of blockage. And make sure the drainpipe is of proper length.

Ⅲ、Bottom of tank and filter

1. Frequently asked questions

The bottom of the tank and the filter is easy to hide dirt, food residue, oil accumulation in the filter, blocking the flow of water, resulting in sewage overflow from the edge of leakage. The acidic substances in sewage can corrode the coating of the inner liner, resulting in rusting and water leakage.

2. Screening methods

Filter check: take out the filter, observe whether there is food residue, oil blockage, serious blockage will affect the flow of water circulation lead to leakage.

Check the bottom of the tank: check whether there is water, dirt or rust at the bottom of the tank, there is water that poor drainage, dirt or rust that tank coating may be corroded.

Methods of cleaning and maintenance

Filter cleaning: clean the filter at least once a month. Remove with running water to wash away the large pieces of food residue, with a soft brush dipped in detergent scrub holes and edges, remove oil and small residues, rinse clean with water, dry and then reinstalled.

Tank bottom cleaning: clean tank bottom with citric acid solution. Pour it into The Dishwasher, run a short wash cycle to dissolve dirt and scale, and rinse the remaining solution with clean water. If there is rust, use sandpaper after coating antirust paint.

Ⅳ、Spray arm

1. Frequently asked questions

Spray arm is the core component, through high-speed rotation uniform spray water flow to the tableware. If rice grains, bone and other foreign bodies stuck bearing, will lead to poor rotation, water jet uneven, or even from the hatch gap jet leakage.

2. Screening methods

Manual rotation check: Stop The Dishwasher, open the door, manually turn the spray arm, if there is Cottonwood or resistance, indicating that there may be foreign matter stuck bearings.

Observe the water flow check: run The Dishwasher, observe the spray arm spray water flow is uniform, if not uniform or water flow from the door gap, indicating the problem.

3. Restoration methods

Clean up foreign matter: remove the spray arm, with toothpicks or fine wire cleaning nozzle and bearing foreign matter, to ensure that the nozzle unobstructed.

Replace the spray arm: if the spray arm is damaged beyond repair, buy the same product as the original model, replace it according to the instructions.

Ⅴ、Cover of salt bin

1. Frequently asked questions

Salt cover is small, but if you forget to tighten or aging, salt water will seep into the dishwasher, corrosion of metal parts lead to leakage, but also affect the washing effect, make dishware wash not clean.

2. Screening methods

Check whether tightening: Every time after adding salt, turn the salt bin cover by hand, feel whether there is loose.

Check whether it is aging: observe whether there are cracks, deformation or discoloration on the surface of the salt silo cover. If it is aging seriously, it should be replaced in time.

3. Treatment

Tighten the cover of the salt bin: if not, tighten it with your fingers, and pay attention not to damage the cover by excessive force.

Apply edible oil to enhance the sealing: in the salt bin cover along the uniform spread of a layer of edible oil to prevent salt water seepage.

Replacement of salt cover: if the serious aging can not be used, buy the same product with the original model, according to the instructions for replacement.

Conclusion:

Through the above comprehensive investigation of dishwasher leakage problems and practical repair methods, I believe you have mastered the solution skills. Regular inspection and maintenance of dishwasher, timely detection and treatment of potential leakage of hidden danger, for the kitchen plus protection, keep the kitchen clean and dry. From now on, enjoy the convenience and comfort of home life.