Insinger Quick FAQ'S

QUICK FAQ'S Insinger provides this troubleshooting guide as a basic help guide for repairing problems on any Insinger Dishwasher. Please contact the factory for specific instructions on repairing an Insinger dishwasher at 800.344.4802.

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION


1. Machine will not operate	A. No power B. Blown fuse or tripped breaker C. Motor overloads tripped	A. Check power supply B. Replace fuse and reset breaker C. Reset overload

2. Tank will not hold water

A. Drain not closed

B. Drain overflow not sealed or installed

C. Pump petcock opened

D. Overflow v-seal dirt/worn

A. Close drain

B. Reset or install drain overflow

C. Close pump petcock

D. Clean/replace v-seal

	3. Tank fills beyond overflow	A. Obstruction in overflow tube or drain line	A. Remove obstruction

4. Water leaks around door

A. Doors not seating

B. Clogged spray pipe

A. Reset doors

B. Clean spray pipe with brush provided

5. Weak or ineffective spray

A. Clogged spray pipe

B. Manifolds not installed
properly

C. Obstruction in pump

D. Pump rotation reversed

E. Suction strained clogged

A. Clean spray pipe with brush pipe

B. Ensure proper placement of upper and lower pipes.

C. Clear obstruction through pump inspection plate

D. Arrow on pump housing indicates direction, correct electrically

E. Clean suction strainer

	6. Weak or ineffective final rinse spray	A. Lime deposits in spray nozzles B. Low water pressure C. Clogged line strainer D. Closed water supply	A. Clean or replace nozzles B. Adjust to 20PSI C. Remove line strainer and clean D.Open ball valve

	7. Water hammer	A. Excessive water line pressure	A. Install water hammer valve

	8. Machine vibrates or is noisy	A. Pump rotation reversed	A. Arrow on pump housing indicates direction, correct electrically

9. Final rinse will not
shut off

A. Final rinse solenoid
valve clogged

B. Diaphragm worn

C. Solenoid valve still
powered up

A.Disassemble valve and clean internal parts of scale or replace

B. Replace with solenoid valve repair kit

C. Check final rinse actuating circut for proper operation

10. Tank not filling / tank
heat coming on with no
water in tank

A. Level float dirty

B. Level control system not working

A. Clean level float

B. Troubleshoot level control crcuit

11. Tank temperature too
low / high

A. Thermostat not adjusted

B. Heat circuitry not working

C. Electric heat power turned off

D. Electric heat immersion heaters limed

E. Steam heat - steam turned off

F. Steam heat - not enough
steam

G. Steam heat - condenstae
traps clogged

H. Gas heat - gas turned off

I. Gas heat - pilot not lit
(if provided)

A. Adjust thermostat

B. Troubleshoot circuitry

C. Check circut breakers

D. De-lime machine

E. Turn steam on

F. Adjust steam pressure per machine's spec's

G. Clean or replace condenstae traps

H. Turn gas on

I. Re-light pilot