Front Control Dishwasher - Purging the Bulk 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.

 

Purging the Bulk Dispenser on a Front Control Dishwasher

The purge routine operates the bulk dispenser pump continuously to drain the bulk dispenser tank when an incorrect liquid was poured in 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.

 

How to Purge Incorrect Liquid Detergent from the Bulk Dispenser on Front-Control Models with an "Auto" Wash Cycle

  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 Auto and Heated Dry buttons together for 3 seconds. All LEDs will illuminate.
  3. Press the Auto 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 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.

How to Purge Incorrect Liquid Detergent from the Bulk Dispenser on Front-Control Models without an "Auto" Wash Cycle

  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 Cookware buttons together for 3 seconds. All LEDs will illuminate. Note: If model does not have a Cookware button, use Sani Wash or Anti Bacteria (depending on model).
  3. Press the Added Heat (or TempBoost) and Cookware buttons together for 3 seconds. Note: If model does not have a Cookware button, use Sani Wash or Anti Bacteria (depending on model)
  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 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.

Additional Support

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

 

For Top Control models, please see: Top Control Dishwasher - Purging the Bulk Dispenser.