Top Control Dishwasher - Purging the Bulk Dispenser

There are some Dishwasher models that featured a bulk detergent dispenser. If the wrong type of detergent or soap has been used in the bulk dispenser, it will need to be flushed or purged. If a gelatinous material has already formed, service may be needed.

 

The purge routine operates the bulk dispenser pump continuously to drain the bulk dispenser tank when an incorrect liquid was poured into the tank. The process consists of setting up the Dishwasher to run the purge mode, running the purge mode and then cleaning up the purged detergent. Follow these steps carefully to have a successful purge run.

 

Purging Incorrect Liquid Detergent from the Bulk Dispenser - Models With Up & Down Arrows on the Display

  1. Make sure all Options are turned off, such as Pre-wash, Added Heat, Heated Dry, and Delay Start (will vary by model).
  2. Press the Heated Dry and Down Arrow buttons together for 3 seconds. All LEDs will illuminate.
  3. Press the Added Heat (or Temp Boost) and Up Arrow buttons together for 3 seconds. The Anti Bacteria LED will illuminate.
  4. Press the Start button one time.
  5. Select Normal and again make sure all Options are turned off.
  6. Press the Start button again. The Dishwasher will run a complete cycle without the main motor running. The cycle is complete when the Clean LED illuminates.
  7. Open the door and wipe up purged detergent from the door and tub. Flush any remaining detergent off by pouring water on the door and tub where there is detergent residue.
  8. Remove the SmartDispense cap and fill the tank with water. Replace the cap.
  9. Repeat Steps 1 through 8.
  10. Then, repeat Steps 1 through 6. When the Clean LED illuminates, the system is purged and ready to be refilled with the correct detergent.

If this does not help, service will be needed. For service, please schedule a repair appointment with Bodewell.

 

Purging Incorrect Liquid Detergent from the Bulk Dispenser - Models Without Up & Down Arrows on the Display

  1. Make sure all Options are turned off, such as Pre-wash, Added Heat, Heated Dry, and Delay Start (will vary by model).
  2. Press and hold the Select Cycle and Heated Dry buttons together for 3 seconds. All LEDs will illuminate.
  3. Press the Select Cycle and Added Heat buttons together for 3 seconds.
  4. Press the Start button one time.
  5. Select Auto and again make sure all Options are turned off.
  6. Press the Start button again. The Dishwasher will run a complete cycle without the main motor running. The cycle is complete when the Clean LED illuminates.
  7. Open the door and wipe up purged detergent from the door and tub. Flush any remaining detergent off by pouring water on the door and tub where there is detergent residue.
  8. Remove the SmartDispense cap and fill the tank with water. Replace the cap.
  9. Repeat Steps 1 through 8.
  10. Then, repeat Steps 1 through 6. When the Clean LED illuminates, the system is purged and ready to be refilled with the correct detergent.

If this does not help, service will be needed. For service, please schedule a repair appointment with Bodewell.

 

Additional Support

For Front Control Dishwasher models, please see our Front Control Dishwasher - Purging the Bulk Dispenser article.

 

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