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  Section 4 Component Teardown

4-4

Door Spring Removal

1.  Extract dishwasher installation screws and pull
 

forward to access door spring.

2.  Pull pin out of side frame to release top of spring.
 

(See Figure 4-8)

3.  Replace spring, adjust as needed by installing pin 

into proper hole in frame.  Apply grease on both 
ends of the spring after making final adjustment.

4.  Reinstall making sure unit is level and secure.

Inner Door Panel Removal

1.  Disconnect power to the dishwasher.
2.  Remove outer door panel and console.
3.  Disconnect wire harness connections from door latch 

and dispenser assembly terminals.

4.  Cut retaining straps securing wire harness to inner 

door panel.  Pull wire harness through inner door 
panel and hinge assembly.  Extract the screw 

 

securing the ground wire to the hinge assembly.

 

(See Figure 4-10)

5.  Loosen dishwasher from its installation position and 

pull forward to access door spring.

6.  Pull pin out of side frame to release top of spring.
 

(See Figure 4-8)

7.  Extract the four screws securing inner door panel 

to  hinge assembly.  Remove inner door panel from 
unit.  (See Figure 4-9)

Hinge Assembly Removal

1.  Remove inner door panel.
2.  Remove the hinge pin clamp from each side of the 

hinge assembly.  (See Figure 4-10)

3.  Pull the hinge pin out of hinge assembly.  Hinge 

assembly will drop from the unit.  

4.  Reassemble in reverse order making sure lubricant is
 

used on both ends of springs.

5.  Adjust springs as needed before installing under 

counter. 

6.  Reinstall making sure unit is level and secure.

When removing the product from under the counter, 
extreme care must be taken to protect the product and 
the floor from damage.  Always use protection under  
feet and legs when pulling unit out.  When reinstalling, 
make sure product is leveled and secured.

NOTE

Figure 4-8. 

Figure 4-9. 

Figure 4-10. 

  Pull Pin from Frame

Adjustment 

Holes

 

Spring 

Mount

Remove Screws From 

Both Sides of Inner Door

Remove Hinge Clamp

(Both Sides)

Ground 

Wire

Screw

Summary of Contents for FDB2410HIB - Full Console Dishwasher

Page 1: ...All About Servicing 24 Dishwashers Electronic Series Publication 5995535019 March 2009 Electrolux Major Appliances North America 250 Bobby Jones Expwy Augusta GA 30907 ...

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Page 3: ... is GREEN or GREEN with YELLOW STRIPES Ground leads are not to be used as current carrying conductors It is EXTREMELY important that the service technician reestablish all safety grounds prior to completion of service Failure to do so will create a hazard 7 Prior to returning the product to service ensure that All electrical connections are correct and secure All electrical leads are properly dres...

Page 4: ...shwasher to Cabinet 2 10 Connect Water Supply 2 10 Connect Drain Line 2 11 Drain Line Installation 2 11 Connect Power Supply 2 12 Replace kickplate 2 12 Finalize Installation 2 13 Dishwasher Wet Test 2 13 Installation Checklist 2 13 Section 3 Service and Testing Electrical System Basic Operation 3 1 Wash Cycle Selections 3 1 Status Window 3 1 Wash Cycles 3 2 Options Selections 3 2 Status Indicator...

Page 5: ...d dishwasher safe or the equivalent Check with manufacturer for recommendations if not marked Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard If the dishwasher drains into a food disposal make sure disposal is completely empty before running dishwasher Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing Repairs should be done by a qualified professional Do not...

Page 6: ...flow rate U S GPM 83 Water recirculation rate U S GPM approx 12 Water fill time 87 sec Heating Element Glass Trap Filter Rinse Aid Upper Spray Arm Tub Gasket Middle Spray Arm Lower Spray Arm Detergent Dispenser Vent Top Rack Serial Label located on right side of tub Bottom Rack Silverware Basket Cup Shelves Feature Overview The dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent thr...

Page 7: ...ed amount of rinse aid during the last rinse If spotting and poor drying are problems increase the amount of rinse aid dispensed by rotating the dial to a higher number The dial is located under the dispenser cap The indicator will be dark when full and will show clear when it is time to refill On models with a STATUS window LO will appear at the end of the cycle indicating that it is time to refi...

Page 8: ...er and a dishcloth or sponge Rinse with clean water and a dry cloth Do not use harsh cleaners Inside The inside of the dishwasher is self cleaning with normal use If needed clean around the tub gasket area with a damp cloth Cleaning the Filter For optimum performance your dishwasher is equipped with a filter assembly featuring a main filter cup and fine filter as shown in Figure 3 3 All food fragm...

Page 9: ...on the countertop and can be inspected by removing the cover This is not part of the dishwasher and is not covered by warranty Winterizing A dishwasher left in an unheated location should be protected from freezing To Disconnect Service 1 Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher at the supply source by removing fuses or tripping circuit breaker 2 Shut off water supply 3 Place a pan under the in...

Page 10: ...rts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF M...

Page 11: ... use an adapter plug Do not use an extension cord Do not use a power cord that is frayed or damaged The use of a ground fault interrupter GFI is not recommended Do not install or use a damaged appliance If you receive a damaged appliance immediately contact your dealer or builder The installer must show the customer the location of the power plug so that they know where and how to disconnect power...

Page 12: ...wer at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before beginning installation Failure to follow this warning could result in death or serious injury Read all instructions before installing dishwasher For your safety please read and observe all safety instructions WARNING The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system The equipment grounding conductor must be run with the c...

Page 13: ...e must be at least a 2 inch side clearance to open door See Figure 2 2 If dishwasher is installed at end of a cabinet line sides and back must be fully enclosed IMPORTANT As a precaution it is recommended but not required that the cabinets enclosing all sides of the dishwasher including the underside of the countertop be sealed with an oil based paint or moisture proof polyurethane to prevent poss...

Page 14: ...If the answer to ANY of the 3 questions above is YES Method 1 MUST be used Otherwise either Method 1 or Method 2 may be used See Figure 2 3 2 4 Cabinet Preparation Drill a 1 1 2 diameter hole in the cabinet wall within the shaded areas shown in Figure 2 2 for the drain hose connection The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges Do not cross drain water and electrical lines in front of dishwasher...

Page 15: ...a separate hole NOTE FOR PERSONAL SAFETY Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance WARNING The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt that the appliance is properly gr...

Page 16: ... may be required by local codes 3 Water connection is on the left side of dishwasher Install the hot water inlet line using no less than 3 8 0 D copper tubing Route the line as shown in Figure 2 6 and extend forward at least 18 from rear wall 4 Adjust water heater for 120 F to 150 F temperature 5 Flush water line to clean out debris 6 The hot water supply line pressure must be 20 120 PSI Plumbing ...

Page 17: ...he dishwasher close to the installation location and lay unit on its back 2 Measure installation height and dishwasher height Extend leveling legs out from the dishwasher base 1 4 less than installation height See Figure 2 8 Remove Kickplate 1 Remove two 2 screws at front of the kickplate assembly using a 2 Phillips screwdriver 2 Tilt and pull forward to remove See Figure 2 9 Increase Decrease Fig...

Page 18: ... floor of the installation opening to avoid interference with base of dishwasher and components under dishwasher See Figure 2 11 Insert Drain Hose Through Cabinet Insert drain hose into cabinet wall hole If a power cord is used guide the end through a separate hole See Figure 2 12 90 Elbow Thread Seal Tape Water Valve Bracket Fill Hose Figure 2 10 Water Line House Wiring 4 6 Figure 2 11 Insulation...

Page 19: ...ould be flush with cabinet doors Be careful not to dent font panel with knees or damage countertop or cabinets with dishwasher components Level Dishwasher 1 Place level on door and rack track inside the tub as shown to check that the dishwasher is level See Figure 2 14 2 Level the dishwasher by adjusting the four leveling legs individually See Figure 2 15 3 Pull lower rack out about halfway Check ...

Page 20: ...ce with adjacent cabinets when opening or closing the door NOTE Use Dishwasher Attachment Kit PN 154406801 to replace the attachment bracket s in the top frame that mount the dishwasher 2 brackets and 4 screws for mounting are included in the kit For under granite counter installs use Dishwasher Side Mounting Kit PN 154477201 to mount dishwasher to side cabinets and not to counter top 2 brackets s...

Page 21: ...Connect drain line to air gap waste tee or disposer using either previously determined method See Figure 2 20 and 2 21 Entire drain hose length must not exceed 10 for proper drain operation NOTE Cutting Lines Important Do Not Cut Corrugated Portion of Hose Figure 2 18 Hose Clamp Hose Clamp Coupler Figure 2 19 Waste Tee Installation Disposer Installation Figure 2 20 Method 1 Air gap with waste tee ...

Page 22: ... cover Replace Kickplate Verify that power is turned off at the source 1 Place kickplate against the legs of the dishwasher 2 The slots should align with front cross brace screw holes Allow the kickplate to touch the floor 3 Use the 2 lower screw holes for installations over 33 1 2 high See Figure 2 23 White Ground Black Check That White Black and Green Dishwasher Wires Are Threaded Thru Hole in B...

Page 23: ...ter enters the dishwasher If water does not enter the dishwasher check to be sure that water and power are turned on 5 Check for leaks under the dishwasher If a leak is found turn power supply off then tighten connections Restore power after leak is corrected 6 Check for leaks around the door A leak around the door could be caused by door rubbing or hitting against adjacent cabinetry Reposition th...

Page 24: ...Section 2 Installation Information 2 14 Notes ...

Page 25: ...ens even when HI TEMP WASH option has not been selected When HI TEMP WASH is selected an even higher temperature will be guaranteed to handle heavier soil loads The dishwasher is programmed to remember the last cycle chosen and does not need to be reset To start the dishwasher using the same cycle and options selected on the previous wash just press the START CANCEL pad NOTE Status Window The STAT...

Page 26: ... CANCEL pad and the dishwasher will start a 60 second drain At the end of the drain select the desired cycle Wash Cycles Normal Wash Cycle The Normal Wash cycle is pre programmed with a pre wash of 6 minutes in length followed by two 6 minute rinses These are followed by the main wash cycle with a minimum wash time of 25 1 2 minutes in length The next cycle is programmed with two rinses the first ...

Page 27: ... liters 2 7 2 3 10 2 gal imp gal liters 1 8 1 5 6 8 Status Indicator Lights The WASHING light some models comes on at the beginning of cycle and remains on until the end of the main wash The DRYING light some models indicates the drying portion of the cycle The light will come on when either drying option is selected The LOW RINSE light some models comes on at the end of a cleaning cycle when the ...

Page 28: ...imes this occurs depends on the cycle selected The last drain out will be at the end of the dry cycle to insure all of the water has been removed from the tub as the cycle ends Wash System Components The Wash system is a combination of 5 sub systems 1 Fill System which includes the water valve air gap and safety pressure switch 2 Water Distribution System which includes the wash motor and pump ass...

Page 29: ...et that attaches to the rear frame To check the wash motor There is a plug with two connectors that are locking terminals and need to be pressed to unlock Remove the terminals and test for resistance The resistance for the motor should be 24 ohms The dishwasher will have to be removed from under the counter to replace the wash motor See Figure 3 5 Heater Operation and Checks The purpose of the hea...

Page 30: ...oard The second power source comes from the door switch This is located at the black wire on the P 1 terminal and is redirected by the control to operate all of the electrical components in the dishwasher P1 Terminal Connection From Door Switch P 3 Connector Figure 3 8 Figure 3 7 Drain Pump Exit with Check Valve Drain Pump Operation and Checks The drain pump is mounted to the right side frame faci...

Page 31: ...ecial function initiated from the power failure mode or idle mode While in power failure or idle mode Simultaneously press the NO HEAT DRY and START CANCEL pads for 1 1 2 seconds The dishwasher will then step through the test cycle per the chart below Pressing the START CANCEL pad will advance the dishwasher to the next step See Figure 3 9 STEP TOTAL TIME SEC WATER VALVE CIRCULATION PUMP DRAIN MOT...

Page 32: ...ng this sensor remove one of the wires then make your checks High Temp Thermostat Thermistor Mount that attaches to side of sump Figure 3 11 Thermistor Disconnect Plug Figure 3 12 Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser The detergent and rinse aid dispensers are combined into one housing that are controlled with a common wax motor actuator See Figure 3 13 The first time the control energizes the actuato...

Page 33: ...ch and switch assembly is to increase the safety for the user and to protect their property The door latch has two microswitches one mounted to each side of the latch For safety both sides of the electrical power to the dishwasher will be broken when the door is opened Cam On Latch That Is Pushed Back By Strike Figure 3 14 Figure 3 15 Cam Used To Actuate Door Switches Open Position Closed Position...

Page 34: ...Section 3 Electronic Control And Testing 3 10 Figure 3 17 Rinse and Hold Wash Table Figure 3 16 Cycle Selection Options Table ...

Page 35: ...ll be hot Wear protective gloves and the appropriate safety gear when working with heating elements If removing a door or drawer from a unit remember that the doors and drawers are heavy If they were to fall they could cause serious personal injury All voltage checks should be made with a voltmeter having a full scale range of 130 volts or higher If removing a door or drawer from a unit remember t...

Page 36: ...asher 2 Remove outer door panel 3 Extract the four remaining screws holding the console to the inner door panel It is recommended to remove the center two screws last this helps to hold console to prevent damage to wire harness See Figure 4 2 Electronic Control Removal 1 Disconnect power to the dishwasher 2 Remove outer door panel 3 Remove the console 4 Extract the four screws securing control cov...

Page 37: ...e six screws securing dispenser assembly to door panel Remove mounting reinforcements from dispenser See Figure 4 6 4 Remove the two wire leads from dispenser wax motor terminals and the two wire leads from the rinse aid reed switch terminals on the right side of dispenser Terminals have locks press down on lock to remove terminal 5 Push dispenser through inner panel and remove from unit Vent Asse...

Page 38: ...l forward to access door spring 6 Pull pin out of side frame to release top of spring See Figure 4 8 7 Extract the four screws securing inner door panel to hinge assembly Remove inner door panel from unit See Figure 4 9 Hinge Assembly Removal 1 Remove inner door panel 2 Remove the hinge pin clamp from each side of the hinge assembly See Figure 4 10 3 Pull the hinge pin out of hinge assembly Hinge ...

Page 39: ...lide rack from rails Center Spray Arm Removal 1 Remove upper rack 2 The center spray arm has a lock ring holding it to the delivery tube mounted under the upper rack Turn the lock ring clockwise looking down from top of rack to release arm See Figure 4 13 3 When reinstalling arm turn lock ring counter clock wise looking down from top of rack until lock ring clicks There is a gasket inside the spra...

Page 40: ... Go to top corner and form seal into corner then tack seal into the channel to the bottom of the tub 6 Repeat for opposite side 7 Close door to seat seal into channel Roller Assembly Removal 1 Open door and remove upper rack and rail 2 Extract dishwasher installation screws and pull forward to access screws securing roller assembly to interior of wash tub 3 Extract the two screws that secure the r...

Page 41: ...sher 2 Remove kickplate and outer door panel 3 Extract the screw securing the junction box cover to front cross brace See Figure 4 20 4 Disconnect the wires at junction box Extract ground wire screw from back of junction box Remove the wire harness from junction box 5 Remove water valve mounting bracket 6 Extract the six screws securing the front cross piece to the lower front of the cabinet See F...

Page 42: ...p before starting this repair 5 Using pliers loosen heater element from mounting clamps on the left side of tub See Figure 4 23 6 Remove water valve mounting bracket Water line may not need to be disconnected from the valve but care must be taken to not damage inlet line 7 Disconnect wires at junction box and remove front cross brace 8 Disconnect wire leads from the heater terminals Terminals have...

Page 43: ...Removal 1 Disconnect power and water supply to dishwasher 2 Remove lower rack and as much water as possible from sump 3 Remove kickplate and outer door panel and water valve mounting bracket Disconnect wires at junction box and remove front cross brace 4 Remove unit from under countertop 5 Place protection under pump to catch water as drain inlet and outlet hoses are removed from drain pump 6 Extr...

Page 44: ...r before unit is laid down See Figure 4 28 8 Disconnect the two wires from disconnect block and the ground wire attached to the motor frame Terminals have locks press down on lock to remove terminal 9 Disconnect the wire leads from the capacitor terminals Terminals have locks press down on lock to remove terminal See Figure 4 29 10 Remove hose clamps from delivery tube lower spray arm support and ...

Page 45: ...pray arm mounted on the side of delivery tube See Figure 4 33 9 Remove clamp from hose that mounts delivery tube to the connector hose from wash pump 10 Install new delivery tube into hole in the back of tub 11 Reinstall hose to upper spray arm and connector hose from wash pump and tighten clamp 12 Reinstall frame brace and set unit upright 13 Install rear nozzle making sure it is tight 14 Replace...

Page 46: ...itch which is mounted to the air chamber of the sump is easier to remove if it is pushed from the sump and not pulled off by the hose See Figure 4 35 9 Disconnect the safety thermostat and thermistor at quick disconnect 10 Carefully remove thermostat mount from the sump As the mount is removed use care and watch for the two small springs in the mount over the thermostat and thermistor as they can ...

Page 47: ...e as much water as possible from sump 6 Remove unit from under counter top Remove insulation wrap from exterior of unit 8 From inside tub remove lock nut from water tunnel by turning counterclockwise See Figure 4 36 9 From the outer right side of unit disconnect the three hose clamps from the water tunnel Remove the pressure switch hose from the bottom retainer of water tunnel See Figure 4 37 10 P...

Page 48: ...Section 4 Component Teardown 4 14 Notes ...

Page 49: ...ctive 6 Wiring or terminal defective 7 Float stuck in UP position Dishwasher will not operate when turned on Motor hums but will not start or run Motor trips out on internal thermal overload protector Dishwasher runs but will not heat Dispenser cover will not latch or open Dishwasher will not pump out Dishwasher will not fill with water 1 Replace fuse or reset breaker 2 Repair or replace wire fast...

Page 50: ...washer water siphons out Detergent left in dispenser At the end of the cycle dishes are not dry 1 Repair to proper 32 inch minimum height 2 Install air gap at counter top 1 Instruct customer user 2 Instruct customer user 3 Instruct customer user on proper loading of dishes 4 Incoming water temperature of 120 F is required to properly dissolve dishwashing detergents 1 Plastic items do not dry well ...

Page 51: ...alve Pressure Switch Rinse Aid 3 2 1 PK OR VT BK WH BU BU RD Drain Pump Wash Pump NTC Heater Thermostat 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 2 1 1 P3 P2 P1 P4 P8 P1 Display and Button Electronic Control Board Door Switch GR L N E 120V 60HZ BK Black BU Blue PK Pink R Red WH RD White Red R Y Red Yellow VT Violet OR Orange GR Green W White ...

Page 52: ...Section 6 Wiring Diagrams 6 2 Notes ...

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