Detergent tends to build up over time and you may find that one day the detergent cup won’t open. The detergent acts like glue, sealing the cup. Your dishwasher’s detergent cup is located on the panel, inside your dishwasher’s door. Grab your sponge and a bucket of warm water and clean the detergent cup inside and out. If this doesn’t fix your problem, read on.
Let’s understand how detergent cups work. The detergent is placed in the cup and the spring-loaded door is snapped shut. This keeps the detergent dry until later in the cycle. As the cycle progresses, a component will trigger the spring, allowing the door to open and the detergent to be released.
Not all dishwashers use the same components to open the detergent cup. Depending on your dishwasher the components in this process may include:
-Timer and bi-metal switch.
-Timer and wax motor.
-Timer.
The timer is responsible for the length of time your dishwasher runs each cycle. The timer sends an electrical current to each cycle component at a specific time and for a determined length of time. When the timer indicates it’s ready for the detergent...
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