The water inlet is one of the most important components that belong to your dishwasher. It is the inlet hose that provides the working water for the dishwasher. It is connected to the solenoid valve at the back of the machine, through which water is fed into the dishwasher.
Locating the water inlet
The only way to locate the water intake loop is to pull the machine out of the kitchen or check the sink siphon. If you’re lucky, your dishwasher is a freestanding model, which makes it easier to access the water inlet. This is especially good if you want to clean the inlet hose.
If your dishwasher is a built-in one, you will need to pull it out a few inches beforehand. Since the hose is located at the back, it is not so easy to reach. Pay attention to the following points when doing this:
- Dismantle existing baseboards
- Loosen fasteners
- Pull out the dishwasher carefully
- max. 20 cm
- Turn slightly
Now you should recognize the inlet hose, which is attached to the back. Before you disconnect it, you should turn off the water via the faucet and unplug the dishwasher. This is the only way to make sure that nothing will happen to you.
Also of interest: Turn on the water supply for the dishwasher – how to do it
Typical problems
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Warning light
Modern dishwashers have a variety of warning lights or error codes that indicate a problem with the machine or function. The same is true for dishwashers. If the water inlet light is flashing or one of the equivalent error codes is displayed, there is a problem. In this case, the machine cannot draw water and thus cannot rinse. You will then need to check the hose and see what the problem is.
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Clogging
Among the most common problems are clogged inlet hoses. They Usually are dirt or lime deposits that must be removed before you can flush again. To do this, disassemble the hose and clean it thoroughly with detergent until water can flow completely through it again. If the dirt is stubborn, you can also use a soft bottle brush to clean the inside of the inlet.
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Kinked hose
Just as often, the hose from the dishwasher is kinked . Fortunately, you do not have to disassemble it immediately, but you can straighten it after pulling the dishwasher out of the opening. Replacing the hose is necessary only if the kink has caused a leak. In this case, replace it as soon as possible, otherwise water damage may follow.
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Defective aquastop
The aquastop in the inlet hose may also be damaged. If none of the above problems occurred and the water tap is turned on, it is a defective aquastop Simply replace it together with the hose.
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Solenoid valve
More rarely, the solenoid valve may be leaking or damaged. In this case, a specialist can help.
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David Shaw
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