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Insinkerator Dishwasher dispenser not dispensing soap
If your Insinkerator dishwasher is not dispensing soap, start with the parts most likely to keep the detergent door from opening. A broken dispenser lever is the most common cause, followed by a damaged detergent dispenser cover, a cracked detergent container, or a broken dispenser lid. In some cases, replacing the entire detergent dispenser is the simplest fix if multiple dispenser parts are worn or damaged. A failed control board can also prevent the dispenser from getting voltage, but that is much less likely and should be checked last. When an Insinkerator dishwasher detergent dispenser not working issue shows up, it often looks like the dishwasher soap dispenser not opening or the dishwasher detergent door not opening during the cycle, which can leave soap behind and dishes less clean than they should be. Inspect the dispenser components for visible wear, binding, or breakage before moving on to electrical parts. To make sure you get the exact replacement part for your specific Insinkerator dishwasher, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com and match the right dispenser lever, dispenser lid, detergent container, detergent dispenser cover, control board, or complete detergent dispenser to your machine.
01 - Insinkerator 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 - Insinkerator Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser Cover
Inspect the dispenser cover for damage. If the dispenser cover is broken, replace it.
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03 - Insinkerator 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 - Insinkerator 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 - Insinkerator Dishwasher Dispenser Lid
Inspect the lid for damage. If the dispenser lid is broken or damaged, replace it.
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06 - Insinkerator 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 Insinkerator dishwasher soap dispenser not opening?
My Insinkerator dishwasher is not dispensing soap, but the dishes still get wet. What should I check first?
Can a bad control board cause an Insinkerator dishwasher detergent dispenser not to work?
Should I replace the whole detergent dispenser or just one broken part?
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