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White-Westinghouse Dishwasher dispenser not dispensing soap
If your White-Westinghouse dishwasher soap dispenser is not opening, the most likely problem is a broken dispenser lever, which can keep the detergent door from opening or closing correctly. Next, check the detergent dispenser cover, detergent container, and dispenser lid for cracks, warping, or other damage that can stop the soap from releasing during the cycle. If one internal piece is damaged and you do not want to take the whole assembly apart, replacing the complete detergent dispenser is often the simplest fix. A White-Westinghouse dishwasher not dispensing soap can also point to a control board issue, but that is less common and should be considered only after the dispenser parts have been ruled out. When your dishwasher detergent dispenser not working leaves soap trapped in the cup or the dishwasher detergent door not opening, a close inspection of these parts usually leads you to the cause. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact White-Westinghouse replacement part that fits your specific dishwasher.
01 - White-Westinghouse Dishwasher Dispenser Lever
If the dishwasher dispenser lever is broken, it can cause the dispenser not to open or close properly. Inspect the dispenser lever for damage. If the lever is broken, replace it.
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02 - White-Westinghouse Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser Cover
Inspect the dispenser cover for damage. If the dispenser cover is broken, replace it.
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03 - White-Westinghouse Dishwasher Control Board
The control board provides power to nearly every component of the dishwasher. If there is a problem with the control board, it might not send voltage to the detergent dispenser, preventing the dispenser from opening. However, this is not likely the case. Control boards are often misdiagnosed—make sure you check more commonly defective parts before replacing the control board
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04 - White-Westinghouse Dishwasher Detergent Container
Inspect the dishwasher detergent container for damage. If the detergent container is broken or damaged, replace it.
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05 - White-Westinghouse Dishwasher Dispenser Lid
Inspect the lid for damage. If the dispenser lid is broken or damaged, replace it.
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06 - White-Westinghouse Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser
If a dispenser part is broken and you don’t want to disassemble the detergent dispenser to replace the part, you can replace the entire dispenser.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my White-Westinghouse dishwasher not dispensing soap?
What should I check first if the detergent door on my White-Westinghouse dishwasher won't open?
Could a bad control board keep my White-Westinghouse dishwasher soap dispenser from opening?
Should I replace one dispenser part or the whole detergent dispenser assembly?
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