In case you've got a classic 3 Stage dishwasher, it is probably your wash engine isn't shielded very well. What I mean is that there are a few smaller components that control the engine and they readily could become faulty. If they move faulty you might not even detect, but the engine repair most makes & models of dishwasher services.
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You'll continue using the dishwasher without any significant flaws thinking that it's fine, but the engine inside will probably be getting warmer and warmer and it will offer its final breath.
Well, nothing else could be done except to receive a brand new motor in. And this could cost up to some 1/3 of your own dishwasher worth.
What exactly does this relay perform? The electronic timer was made to track 3-phase supplies and also to protect motors and other loads from the flaws listed below.
O Tracking of rotational management of stages
O Detection of the absolute failure of at least one of those stages
o Undervoltage detection (-10percent )
o Overvoltage detection (+10percent )
o Detection of stage asymmetry (imbalance) (±10 percent )
The relay functions if some of those conditions occur. The relay releases should some of those conditions fails. There's a Time Delay involving the relay actions and the condition happens (except rotational management of stages malfunction ) to avoid really brief fractures or other momentary failures.