Hi
Dishwasher not draining issue usually occurs due to kinked drain pipe, clogged drain filter or drain pump. Check the drain hose for any visible clogging, remove if present. If no visible lint is present then remove then turn off the dishwasher and remove the drain hose and check for any visible clogging. If still not visible then the drain filter or drain pump is clogged and you'll need to clean the drain filter and drain pump. Also, check for any food pieces stuck near the pump impeller.
Please note that dishwashers don't drain out the complete water such that heating element doesn't overheat. Hope this helps... Please post back for any further assistance.
SOURCE: Have new Hotoint dishwasher that wont drain. Drain not clogged !?
Hi
If the water doesn't drain from your dishwasher, check these:
Pump
Your dishwasher pump ejects the water. The pump is usually mounted directly to the motor, then attached to the bottom of the dishwasher. You can reach the pump from inside the dishwasher, but first you need to remove the lower rack, the spray arm, and the spray arm support.
Look for an impeller--a round plastic fan blade-type of device that spins around. This is the wash impeller, which forces the water through the spray arm. Beneath the wash impeller is the drain impeller, which is similar in size and shape to the wash impeller. The drain impeller pushes the water toward the drain port. These components make up the pump. If any of the pump components are defective, you need to replace them.
Drain line/air gap
Often the problem is at the point where the drain line attaches to the garbage disposer or household drain line. If you remove this line, you can clear any debris from the hose or hose connection. Be sure to reattach the hose before starting the dishwasher again
Drain valve and/or solenoid
Many dishwashers use a drain valve with an electric solenoid. When electricity flows to the solenoid, the valve opens and diverts the water to the drain. Sometimes the solenoid, or the diverting lever, sticks and prevents the dishwasher from draining or filling properly. Try to free up the solenoid to lubricate the lever. Otherwise, you may have to replace the solenoid or pump assembly. With these systems, the motor always rotates in one direction. When it's energized, the drain valve diverts the water.
Other dishwashers simply reverse the direction of the motor to drain the dishwasher. These units don't have a drain valve. Instead, there's a drain hose connected directly to the pump housing.
Belt
One brand of dishwasher uses a belt to drive the pump. If this belt is broken or has fallen off, replace it.
Motor
If the motor isn't turning or working, the unit won't drain. First check to be sure you have power to the dishwasher. If not, see the section "It doesn't work at all." If the motor hums but doesn't turn, it may need to be replaced.
Some dishwashers are susceptible to getting stuck if you don't run them regularly. If you haven't run the dishwasher for more than a week, you may need to manually spin the motor to free it up. If the motor is defective, you need to replace it. Dishwasher motors can't be serviced.
Timer
Part of what the timer does is control the motor and drain valve. If the timer doesn't work properly, the water may not drain and you need to replace the timer. This problem is uncommon.
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Rylee
SOURCE: dishwasher seems to be clogged, wont drain
I had the same problem and it was solve by checking the food disposal were the dish washer is usually attached for draining, if you resently replaced the disposal it could be that the drain hold was never openned. I hope this helps
SOURCE: Portable Dishwasher wont drain GE Model
There's a few things you can look into that won't cost you any money.
First, manually remove as much water as possible and then check the
sump area for paper or any other large object clogging the drain. A cup
or so of water in the sump area of your dishwasher is normal and it is
there to prevent the seals from drying out. The dishwasher will pump
this old water out before beginning to wash.
Make sure the door is properly latched as the pump will not drain if the door is not latched properly.
Check the belt, drain line, air gap, drain valve and solenoid assembly,
the motor, and the pump. If your dishwasher uses a belt to drive the
pump, and it has broken or come off the pulley, replace it.
If you have recently installed a garbage disposer in your home, make
sure that the drain plug on the disposer has been removed. It's just a
little plastic piece that blocks the hole where you hook the dishwasher
drain hose. If your dishwasher drains through the garbage disposer, you
need to run the garbage disposer before you run the dishwasher to make
sure that the drain is clear.
There is a drain hose between the drain valve or pump and the garbage
disposal or drain line. If an obstruction has blocked this, then your
dishwasher won't drain. The drain hose is connected by clamps to the
drain valve and the disposer or drain pipe. Remove it and visually
inspect it for a clog or a kink. Try to remove any debris. If it is in
good condition, just put it back on, and if not, purchase a new one to
install.
If you don't have an air gap in the drain line, at least use a high
drain loop. Making a large loop about 18" off the ground with the drain
line can prevent any back flow into the dishwasher from the sink.
If you have one, the air gap will be located on top of the sink. The
air gap is there to prevent any siphoning of standing water from the
sink. When your dishwasher drains, the air gap diaphragm will form a
seal and allow the water to drain properly. If the diaphragm in the air
gap is faulty, it’s possible that water can leak onto the cabinet and
into the sink area. When this happens, then the air gap must be
replaced.
Like the inlet valve, there is also a drain valve on most models. When
no power goes to the drain valve it remains closed and prevents water
from leaving the machine. When the valve receives power during the
drain cycle, the solenoid opens and allows the water to leave the
machine. If your drain hose is attached directly to the pump, you don't
have a drain valve. The motor simply reverses and the pump sends the
water in the opposite direction, which is out of the machine.
If the motor doesn’t turn or work properly, the dishwasher may not
drain. Make sure you have power to the unit. If you notice that the
motor hums but won't turn, it could be seized, and you probably need to
replace it.
if you need to buy any parts, I have had alot of help from http://www.apwagner.com
Small objects can sometimes get stuck in the pump. When this occurs,
you’ll need to open the pump and remove any debris buildup. The
dishwasher pump is usually mounted directly to the motor and runs off
the motor as well. The pump is also attached to the bottom of your
dishwasher and pushes the water from the dishwasher.There's a few things you can look into that won't cost you any money.
First, manually remove as much water as possible and then check the
sump area for paper or any other large object clogging the drain. A cup
or so of water in the sump area of your dishwasher is normal and it is
there to prevent the seals from drying out. The dishwasher will pump
this old water out before beginning to wash.
Make sure the door is properly latched as the pump will not drain if the door is not latched properly.
Check the belt, drain line, air gap, drain valve and solenoid assembly,
the motor, and the pump. If your dishwasher uses a belt to drive the
pump, and it has broken or come off the pulley, replace it.
If you have recently installed a garbage disposer in your home, make
sure that the drain plug on the disposer has been removed. It's just a
little plastic piece that blocks the hole where you hook the dishwasher
drain hose. If your dishwasher drains through the garbage disposer, you
need to run the garbage disposer before you run the dishwasher to make
sure that the drain is clear.
There is a drain hose between the drain valve or pump and the garbage
disposal or drain line. If an obstruction has blocked this, then your
dishwasher won't drain. The drain hose is connected by clamps to the
drain valve and the disposer or drain pipe. Remove it and visually
inspect it for a clog or a kink. Try to remove any debris. If it is in
good condition, just put it back on, and if not, purchase a new one to
install.
If you don't have an air gap in the drain line, at least use a high
drain loop. Making a large loop about 18" off the ground with the drain
line can prevent any back flow into the dishwasher from the sink.
If you have one, the air gap will be located on top of the sink. The
air gap is there to prevent any siphoning of standing water from the
sink. When your dishwasher drains, the air gap diaphragm will form a
seal and allow the water to drain properly. If the diaphragm in the air
gap is faulty, it’s possible that water can leak onto the cabinet and
into the sink area. When this happens, then the air gap must be
replaced.
Like the inlet valve, there is also a drain valve on most models. When
no power goes to the drain valve it remains closed and prevents water
from leaving the machine. When the valve receives power during the
drain cycle, the solenoid opens and allows the water to leave the
machine. If your drain hose is attached directly to the pump, you don't
have a drain valve. The motor simply reverses and the pump sends the
water in the opposite direction, which is out of the machine.
If the motor doesn’t turn or work properly, the dishwasher may not
drain. Make sure you have power to the unit. If you notice that the
motor hums but won't turn, it could be seized, and you probably need to
replace it.
if you need to buy any parts, I have had alot of help from http://www.apwagner.com
Small objects can sometimes get stuck in the pump. When this occurs,
you’ll need to open the pump and remove any debris buildup. The
dishwasher pump is usually mounted directly to the motor and runs off
the motor as well. The pump is also attached to the bottom of your
dishwasher and pushes the water from the dishwasher.
Hi
Dishwasher not draining issue usually occurs due to kinked drain pipe, clogged drain filter or drain pump. Check the drain hose for any visible clogging, remove if present. If no visible lint is present then remove then turn off the dishwasher and remove the drain hose and check for any visible clogging. If still not visible then the drain filter or drain pump is clogged and you'll need to clean the drain filter and drain pump.
Please note that dishwashers don't drain out the complete water such that heating element doesn't overheat. Hope this helps... Please post back for any further assistance.
Daniel
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