Dishwasher CleanSensor and CleanSensor II
The CleanSensor sends a beam of light through the wash water, measures the clarity of that water and determines the amount water, temperature and time needed to clean the dish load.
CleanSensor and CleanSensor II function the same, with the same results. CleanSensor II was developed because on the "1997" line models the CleanSensor location was moved as a result of the upper spray arm removal.
Components of the CleanSensor " Red "LED" light that shines a tiny beam of light through the water sample. " A clear quartz tube that contains the water sample. " An electronic sensor that reads the amount of light coming through the tube. and determines the clarity of the water.
How do I know the sensor is working?During the first 5 minutes of the cycle, the display will show "auto", the specific cycle selected (i.e.: "normal") and "sensing soil level". As long as the "sensing soil level" shows on the display anytime during the first 5 minutes of the cycle, you can be sure that the sensor is working.
How many times does the sensor "sense" during a cycle?The sensor senses 3 variables: soil level, temperature, and water level. Since the sensor is sensing 3 variables, there is no set number to the amount of times it will sense. It continually reads these variables throughout the cycle as needed.
How do I know this sensor is not going to fail?Life expectancy of this sensor is rated at 20+ years. If the sensor should fail the control will revert to a 2900 series electronic dishwasher and display the time of cycle as soon as you select it.
How do I know the temperature sensor function is working?A "C7" display code will show up in the window if the temperature sensor fails.
Current models feature a similar sensor; however, it is not called CleanSensor.