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Parts of a dishwasher

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WARNING!

There is an electrical shock hazard whenever you work on an electrical appliance. To avoid personal injury or death, disconnect your appliance from its power source before you start to troubleshoot or repair your appliance. Appliances have many sharp edges. To prevent injury, use caution when working inside any appliance.

Welcome to AP Wagner. You have come to the source for keeping your Dishwasher and other appliances running like new! Below is some very beneficial information about how dishwashers work, as well as what can go wrong with them. You will find answers to many common questions, and learn how to properly maintain your dishwasher. We provide many repair and service tips about dishwashers. A handy do-it-yourselfer can use this valuable information to determine what's wrong with their dishwasher. The DIY can also use this knowledge to repair their dishwasher using the appropriate appliance parts. We provide a model lookup feature and an easy to use appliance parts finder to make your repair jobs easier. We also have appliance cleaning products, and an easy to use shopping cart.

The following information should help you repair your Dishwasher. The information applies to most makes and models including: Admiral, Amana, Bosch, Crosley, Electrolux, Estate, Frigidaire, Gaggenau, General Electric, Gibson, Haier, Hotpoint, JC Penney, Jenn Air, Kelvinator, Kenmore, Kitchen Aid, Magic Chef, Maytag, Montgomery Ward, RCA, Roper, Sears, Tappan, Westinghouse, Whirlpool, White-Westinghouse and more.

• How Do Dishwashers Work?
  Most dishwashers are designed with very similar set ups. The information below will help you understand how most dishwashers work. Before looking at the problems with dishwashers, it is important that you have an understanding of how they work.
• Common Questions About Dishwashers (FAQs)
  Should I pre-wash my dishes? Why is my dishwasher leaking? How do I get the best cleaning from my dishwasher? Frequently asked - and answered - questions.
• Maintenance Tips for Dishwashers
  Keep your dishwasher in top working order for years to come with these helpful tips.