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Dishwasher Troubleshooting

"Dishwasher-Troubleshooting." Appliance Parts from RepairClinic.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2010. http://www.repairclinic.com/Dishwasher-Troubleshooting.

"Dishwasher Diagnostic & Repair Guide: How To Fix a Dishwasher - ACME HOW TO.com." DIY Home Repair Guide: Learn How to Make Repairs Around Your Home at ACME HOW TO.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2010. http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appliance/dishwasher/diagnose-dishwasher.php.   

Do Dishwashers Need Hot Water?

"Dishwashers: Energy Choices at Home." California Energy Commission. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Dec. 2011.   

Do Dishwashers Save Money?

"Handwashing vs. Dishwasher : ENERGY STAR." Home : ENERGY STAR. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2011. http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=dishwash.pr_handwash_dishwash.  

"Dishwashers Push the Right Buttons and Save." Iowa Energy Center. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2011. http://www.energy.iastate.edu/homeseries/articles/HS4_Dishwashers.pdf .  

History of the Dishwasher

The Independent - "The Secret History of the Dishwasher", October 29, 2010, Retrieved December 12, 2010 from http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/the-secret-history-of-the-dishwasher-2119320.html

General Electric - History of Appliance Innovation, Retrieved December 12, 2010 from http://www.geconsumerproducts.com/pressroom/our_company/history_appliances.htm   

How Does a Dishwasher Work?

"Dishwasher-How-Things-Work - RepairClinic.com." Appliance Parts from RepairClinic.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2010. http://www.repairclinic.com/Dishwasher-How-Things-Work.

Donovan, Dave. "How Dishwashers Work | DoItYourself.com." DIY Home Improvement Information | DoItYourself.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2010. http://www.doityourself.com/stry/howdishwasherswork.   

How Long Do Dishwashers Last?

National Association of Home Builders - "Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components", 2007, Retrieved December 12, 2010 from http://www.nahb.org/fileUpload_details.aspx?contentID=99359

USA Today - "Cash-for-Clunkers Rebates Offered on New Appliances", February 23, 2010, Retrieved December 12, 2010 from http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2010-02-23-energyrebates23_ST_N.htm

KRTV.com - "Cash for (Appliance) Clunkers Returns to Montana", December 7, 2010, Retrieved December 12, 2010 from http://www.krtv.com/news/cash-for-appliance-clunkers-returns-to-montana/

St. Petersburg Times - "Hazy Silverware? Filmy Dishes? You're Not Alone", December 1, 2010, Retrieved December 12, 2010 from http://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/hazy-silverware-filmy-dishes-youre-not-alone/1137314   

How Much Water Does a Dishwasher Use?

"How much water do you use?." City of Greensboro, NC - Official Website. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2010. http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/residents/yourwaterusage.htm.

"Dishwashers : ENERGY STAR." Home : ENERGY STAR. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2010. http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product.showProductGroup&pgw_code=DW.

"Water Use Calculator." TAMPA FLORIDA USA municipal government - official web site for the City of Tampa, Florida. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2010. http://tampafl.gov/dept_water/information_resources/saving_water/Water_use_calculator.asp.   

How to Get Rid of Dishwasher Smell

"Cleaning." ISU Extension Calendar of Events - Search Form. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2010. http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/answers/longform.cfm?PID=3&CID=15.

"odors." Utah State University Extension - extension.usu.edu. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2010. http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/pub__2154340.htm.   

How to Install a Dishwasher

" DIY:  How to Install a Dishwasher - Danny Lipford." DIY: Expert Advice on Home Improvement - Danny Lipford. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2010. http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/how-to-install-a-dishwasher/.

Sawyers, Harry. "How to Install a Dishwasher." This Old House. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2010. http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/intro/0,,20076102,00.html.  

How to Load a Dishwasher

"Bosch Dishwasher Tips #1: How to Load a Dishwasher- Bosch Dishwasher Tips #1: How to Load a Dishwasher." YouTube . N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr. 2010. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8ibae45Yw8.

"Dishwashers, proper loading = cleaner dishes." Consumer Reports: Expert product reviews and product Ratings from our test labs. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr. 2010. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/appliances/kitchen-appliances/dishwashers/dishwashers-3-08/proper-loading/dishwashers-proper-loading.htm.

How to Make Homemade Dishwasher Detergent

"Homemade Non-Toxic Household Cleaners." Utah State University Cooperative Extension. Utah State University, n.d. Web. 8 Dec. 2010. <extension.usu.edu/washington/files/uploads/Financial%20Management/Homemade%20Non%20Toxic%20Household%20Cleaners.pdf>.   

"Making a House a Home: Clean and Organized." Utah State University Cooperative Extension. Utah State University, n.d. Web. 8 Dec. 2010. <extension.usu.edu/files/publications/clean03.pdf>.

How to Unclog a Dishwasher Drain

"Dishwasher Repair Guide - Water is not draining out of dishwasher." Appliance Parts From PartSelect | Repair Parts For Major Appliances. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr. 2010. http://www.partselect.com/dishwasher+water-wont-drain+repair.htm. 

"How to Unclog a Dishwasher Drain." Do It Yourself. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Apr. 2010. www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-unclog-a-dishwasher-drain.

Provey, Joe. "Cheap Trick: 2 Secret Ways to Clear Clogged Drains - DIY Life." DIY Life - Projects and Tips. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr. 2010. http://www.diylife.com/2010/03/11/how-to-unclog-a-sink/.   

Tall Tub Dishwasher versus Standard

"Whirlpool Dishwasher Capacity and Flexibility Buying Guide." Whirlpool Appliances. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2011. http://www.whirlpool.com/catalog/buying_guide.jsp?sectionId=133.  

"Bosch Custom Dishwasher Planning Guide." Bosch Appliances USA. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2011. www.bosch-home.com/Files/Bosch/Us/us_en/LiteratureRequests/Bos_Custom_Dish_Design_Guide.pdf.    

Troubleshooting-Dishwasher not Draining

"Dishwasher Maintenance Basics : Home Improvement : DIY Network." DIY Network - Home Improvement How-To & Projects : DIY Network. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Dec. 2010. http://www.diynetwork.com/kitchen/dishwasher-maintenance-basics/index.html.  

"My dishwasher is not draining." Find Answers. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Dec. 2010. http://maytag.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2483/kw/draining/session/L3RpbWUvMTI5MTg5NzczNS9zaWQvajhVeWM0aGs%3D.  

"Clear Any Clogged Drain | Plumbing | This Old House - 3." Home Improvement and Remodeling: This Old House. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Dec. 2010. http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,193799-3,00.html.  

"Dishwasher Repair Guide - Check dishwasher drain hose." Appliance Parts From PartSelect | Repair Parts For Major Appliances. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Dec. 2010. http://www.partselect.com/dishwasher+check-drain-hose+repair.htm.     

Water Temperature for Dishwasher

"Energy Savers: Lower Water Heating Temperature for Energy Savings." EERE: Energy Savers Home Page. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2011. http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/water_heating/index.cfm/mytopic=13090.

"Dishwashers." Consumer Energy Center. California Energy Commission, n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2011. www.consumerenergycenter.org/home/appliances/dishwashers.html.

"Handwashing vs. Dishwasher : ENERGY STAR." Home : ENERGY STAR. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2011. http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=dishwash.pr_handwash_dishwash.   

What Does Integrated Dishwasher Mean?

"ZBD8920VSS - GE Monogram® Fully Integrated Dishwasher - The GE Monogram Collection." Redirect, GE Appliances: Product Selector. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Dec. 2011. http://products.geappliances.com/ApplProducts/Dispatcher?REQUEST=SPECPAGE&SKU=ZBD8920VSS&SITEID=MON2&TABID=2

"LG LDS4821ST Dishwashers - Semi-Integrated Dishwasher with Digital Status Display (Stainless Steel) - LG Electronics US." LG Electronics USA. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Dec. 2011. . 

"ApplianceMagazine.com | European Operations: Growth in Europe - Whirlpool Special Section." ApplianceMagazine.com - Serving the Appliance Industry Worldwide. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Dec. 2011. .   

What Is the Definition of a Tall Tub Dishwasher?

"Buying Guide: Dishwashers." Cyber Monday 2011 Ads at The Home Depot. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Dec. 2011. http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentView?pn=Dishwashers&langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&locStoreNum =6175

"www.whirlpoolappliances.ca." Whirlpool Appliances Canada. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Dec. 2011. http://www.whirlpoolappliances.ca/en/Products/ WDT910SSYM.html  

What is a Tall Tub Dishwasher?

"Push the Right Buttons to Save." Iowa Energy Center. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2011. www.energy.iastate.edu/homeseries/articles/HS4_Dishwashers.pdf.

What Temperature Should Dishwasher Water Be Set?

 "Dishwashers." Consumer Energy Center. California Energy Commission, n.d. Web. 10 July 2011. <www.consumerenergycenter.org/home/appliances/dishwashers.html>.

"ENERGY STAR Qualified Products : ENERGY STAR." ENERGY STAR. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 July 2011. <http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product.showProductGroup  

Who Invented the Dishwasher?

"No. 1476 Inventing the Dishwasher    ." University of Houston. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 May 2010. http://www.uh.edu/engines/epi1476.htm.

Bobolicu, Georgiana. "History of Dishwashers - How dishwashers came into our homes - Softpedia." Gadgets Area - Softpedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2010. http://gadgets.softpedia.com/news/History-of-Dishwashers-033-01.html.

"How dishwasher is made - manufacture, history, used, parts, components, structure, steps, product, machine, History, Raw Materials, Design, The Manufacturing Process of dishwasher, Quality Control." How Products Are Made. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2010. http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Dishwasher.html.