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Posted: Sun Nov 14th, 2010 02:30 am

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My KitchenAid Dishwasher KUDP01ILBS3 soap dispenser is buzzing. Is it possible to replace just the solenoid or do I have to replace the entire soap dispenser? Is there a KitchenAid repair manual specific to this model dishwasher?

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Posted: Sun Nov 14th, 2010 02:48 am

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Dispenser is an assembly ..

may be a bad Controller ...

either measure the volatge at the Solenoid,

or disconnect it and try appling 120v AC to it...

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Posted: Tue Nov 16th, 2010 02:00 pm

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I measured 95 VAC at the solenoid with the solenoid disconnected. This seems low but the voltage is fed from the electronic circuit board through a thyristor. So perhaps this is normal. The solenoid mechanism works fine but buzzes. I applied 120 VAC directly to the disconnected solenoid and it also buzzes. I ordered a new soap dispenser and hope that will fix the problem.

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Posted: Tue Nov 16th, 2010 03:25 pm

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Max wrote: I measured 95 VAC at the solenoid with the solenoid disconnected. .

I applied 120 VAC directly to the disconnected solenoid and it also buzzes.
I ordered a new soap dispenser and hope that will fix the problem.
voltages should always be measured with devices connected (unless otherwise directed)

but, yes, if it buzzes with 120v AC applied, it sounds like it's bad

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Posted: Tue Nov 16th, 2010 04:58 pm

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RegUS_PatOff wrote:
Max wrote: I measured 95 VAC at the solenoid with the solenoid disconnected.

voltages should always be measured with devices connected (unless otherwise directed)

but, yes, if it buzzes with 120v AC applied, it sounds like it's bad

I measured it that way since it was easier, but I realized after I put the front cover back that I should have made the measurement with it connected.

I will post back after I check out the new soap dispenser in a few days and let you know if it fixed the problem.

Thanks for your help.

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Posted: Wed Dec 1st, 2010 01:16 pm

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I replaced the soap dispenser and the "Buzzzzz! is gone.

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