[dmwrick]

Not sure if you understood my question. When I turn on the dishwasher, it will go thru all the ycles as though there was water in the machine. When turning on dishwasher, water does not start flowing unless I turn the shut-off valve on and off under the sink or turn the farcett on and off above. And each time the rinse starts, I have to repeat the process.
I guess the disturbance in water pressure may trigger it to start.

[denman]

Sounds like your water inlet valve is not operating correctly
For some reason it is sticking and the water pressure is holding it closed
I would replace it
You may want to check the power to it.
It should be 115 volts or better.

[dmwrick]

Originally Posted by denman

Sounds like your water inlet valve is not operating correctly
For some reason it is sticking and the water pressure is holding it closed
I would replace it
You may want to check the power to it.
It should be 115 volts or better.

Thanks Denman. I suspected the same thing, but was not sure.