Kenmore 808353 - Manual (Page 53)

Selector Switches
A seieclor switch on an aulomalic dishwasher gives the customer the oplion of choosing the type of wash best suited
to the dish load and type of soil Some economy models have this selection built into the timer. The most common type
of cycle selector, however, employs a push button switch which bypasses unwanted portions of a cycle
The pushbutton switch mechanism, although appearing complex because of its many terminals, can be rather simple to
trouble shoot Always refer to the Cycle Selection Switch Functions Chart which is printed with the wiring diagram and
follow the procedure outlined in the following example.
A Checking The 5~Buiton Switch
1 Disconnect dishwasher from electrical power.
Detach control panel from inner door panel. 2
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3
Disconnect leads from the switch and conned leads of ohmmeler to terminals on the switch as they are
designated in the "Cycle Selection Switch Functions" chart (Figure 573, For example, begin with the first column
under "Cycle Selection Switch Functions," Conned one ohmmeter lead to the “1" terminal and the other lead
to the "3" lermitial. Press each of the four buttons and compare ohmmeler reading with chart Jf chart shows
switch "OPEN" (0) no continuity should register on ohmmeter when button is pressed. If "CLOSED (C)
continuity should register on ohmmeter when button is pressed.
Follow this checking procedure through all cycle switch positions, being certain the ohmmeler leads are connected
to the proper terminals. Failure of switch to register as shown on the chart indicates a defective switch and it
must be replaced, (FigureST)
NOTE: , „
Same selector switch terminals are identified by colors instead of digits.
CYCLE SELECTION SWITCH FUNCTION
FIGURE 57
Since failure of the machine to function properly can result from failure of one of several components, be certain
the above checks are accurately performed before labeling a selector switch "defective. '