** older Kenmore built-in dishwasher **
I’m afraid that is not enough information to identify the appliance in question. What is needed is its exact model number. If you post it we can look it up to see what appliance design you’re dealing with.
You can find tips for locating the model and serial number identification tag on your appliances at the following link:
– Model Number Tag Location Guide
LINK > http://www.appliance411.com/parts/tagsearch.cgi
** [soap dispenser lid won’t open.] Also dishes placed on the front 1/2 of the upper wash rack don’t get cleaned very well. Will fixing the dispenser issue help get the dishes cleaner? **
If the reason they’re not cleaning well is lack of detergent, possibly.
** would there be a second problem here? **
That could be a possibility as well but could be as simple as a rack loading problem.
JMO
Dan O.
http://www.Appliance411.com/parts/?ref411=Kenmore+Dishwasher
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