what’s this part called? Home › Forums › Public Support Forums › Help And Support › Dishwasher Help Forum › what’s this part called? This topic has 2 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 16 years, 6 months ago by biffa. Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total) Author Posts October 8, 2009 at 11:24 am #49178 biffaParticipant Its a Smeg 612. It’s got a bit of dried food gunk and drops of dirty water on it. Whatever it is, are they prone to leaking? thanks October 8, 2009 at 6:32 pm #298986 Penguin45Participant Re: what’s this part called? Alternator valve – switches water between the top and bottom rotors. I’ve had a couple fail, not seen one leak, though it has to be possible. Penguin45. October 8, 2009 at 6:54 pm #298987 biffaParticipant Re: what’s this part called? Thanks. It’s the hose that goes in the back of it – it’s leaking a bit. Full of fatty debris, too. Author Posts Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In