Simply open the door close the latch and select a cycle and depress the switch.
Ge dishwasher door switch test.
It may have a protruding button or spike or more likely it is a hole with a piece of metal or.
Make sure to first remove all tools from inside the dishwasher.
Is the correct harness that connects to the float harness asm door part pd00049258 or wire harness assembly part pd00043945.
To test the switch you need to find its location by looking at the type of latch used and where it s placed on the door.
If you have a top loading dishwasher you ll need to open the top press the button and close it again.
Other commonly replaced parts for a dishwasher that won t start are.
Perhaps the prong on the inside of your dishwasher is missing or damaged leaving it incapable of activating the door switch.
Before you test the door switch examine the prong attached to the inside of your dishwasher tub.
Then wait 2 minutes for the dishwasher to pump out the water.
Dishwasher not starting or won t turn on.
This prong comes in contact with and activates the door switch when the door is closed.
Perhaps the prong on the inside of your dishwasher is missing or damaged leaving it incapable of activating the door switch.
Touch one meter lead to the com terminal and the other lead to the no terminal.
This video demonstrates how to test a three terminal switch on a dishwasher.
To reset a ge dishwasher press the start or reset button during a cycle.
Note that if the test is successful with the door open the dishwasher will operate and water may spray out.
This prong comes in contact with and activates the door switch when the door is closed.
The switch will be inside an opening at the top of the door opening where the latch lines up when closing the door.
Now inspect the cabinet where the door makes contact with it and locate the door switch.
By depressing the switch with an object of similar size and shape if the dishwasher does not come on the problem is very likely to be the safety switch and you will need to be replaced.
After 2 minutes open the door and add any additional dishes.
The door switch or interlock switch is a commonly replaced part for a dishwasher that won t start.
I have a ge dishwasher gdt535psj2ss i replaced the float switch but broke the harness taking it out.
Before you test the door switch examine the prong attached to the inside of your dishwasher tub.
Do not reach inside the dishwasher during the test.
Set your ohmmeter to measure resistance at a scale of rx1.
