A clogged dishwasher cannot drain the laundry water. Usually, this problem is caused by a build-up of food and other debris blocking the engine drain hose. The remaining water will become clogged and start to smell. There are a few easy steps you can follow if you want to dry your dishwasher.
Step
Part 1 of 2: Checking the Filter and Drain Hose
Step 1. Remove all the dishes that are in the dishwasher and place them in the sink
- You need to remove the drawer inside so you can see inside the dishwasher.
- You won't be able to open some parts of the dishwasher and see the damage if any of the dishes in the machine get in the way.
- Make sure sharp knives don't get stuck in the sink; keep the knife in an easily visible place so you don't cut your fingers when you put your hands in the laundry.
Step 2. Turn off the machine and the hose that supplies water to the dishwasher
Do not service any equipment that is still connected to electricity.
- The dishwasher's cord and water hose are located on the back of the machine's front panel, under the machine's door.
- You can do this by disconnecting the cable or turning off the electrical circuit to which the machine is connected.
- Repairing equipment that is still connected to electricity is a dangerous thing.
- Turn off the water hose while you are repairing the dishwasher. This water hose is usually a flexible hose made of copper or stainless steel.
Step 3. Drain the water with a container or wipe it clean with a towel
A dishwasher that is still full of water will fall apart when shifted.
- Protect the floor under and in front of the dishwasher with an old towel.
- Use a cup or other container to drain the water and transfer it to the sink.
- Use several towels to absorb any remaining water. Place the towel in the sink until you're done wiping off any excess water.
Step 4. Remove the dishwasher from the cabinet
Do it carefully because the machine is heavy.
- You can lower the machine using its front legs, to get more room.
- Gently pull the machine out so that your floor surface doesn't scratch or peel.
- Keep pulling it out until you can see the back of the machine and reach it.
Step 5. Check the drain hose
See if any of the drains are pinched.
- You can reach the drain hose by opening the plate on the front of the machine. If you have disconnected the electricity and water to the machine, you should have a hard time opening this plate.
- The drain hose connects the drain pump under the machine to the drain filter or air gap in the dishwasher.
- Use a flashlight to see the hose to the drain. See if any part of the hose is bent or pinched.
- Correct the pinched part.
Step 6. Remove the drain hose from the machine
Check to see if there is any debris clogging up.
- Place a pot or rag under the hose to prevent water spills, for easier cleaning.
- Food residue or other objects that clog the hose will block the drainage process carried out by the machine.
- Remove any debris that clogs the hose by inserting a flexible brush into the hose opening.
- You can also clean dirt with a jet of water from a hose that is adjusted to high strength. Direct the jet of water into the drain hose.
- When you're done, reconnect the drain hose to the dishwasher.
Step 7. Start the machine to operate in a short cycle, to see if the water draining can run more smoothly
- Slight puddles at the bottom of the engine are normal.
- If the machine still won't dry, you'll need to check other parts to see if there's any damage.
- Make sure the engine is cold before you check other parts.
Part 2 of 2: Checking the Drain Hose Valve
Step 1. Make sure the dishwasher is cold before you check the drain valve
Some parts of the engine may become hot during the warm-up and rinse cycle.
- Keeping the engine cold will protect you from burns, which can be caused by touching hot parts of the engine or hot steam.
- It will be easier to check the engine if the parts are cold.
Step 2. Locate the drain hose valve
It could be that the valve is closed, so it can't drain the water from the dishwasher.
- The drain hose valve is located under the machine, at the back of the face panel.
- Usually the valve is next to the engine motor, so you can use the engine motor as a benchmark to locate the valve.
- The valve consists of a channel mouth or gate arm and a solenoid (a spring which is also called a coil).
Step 3. Check the gate arm
This gate arm is one of the components of the drain valve.
- The gate arm is used to drain water from the dishwasher through the valve.
- You should be able to open it easily.
- The gate arm has two attached springs. If any of the springs are damaged or missing, they must be replaced.
Step 4. Check the solenoid
The gate arm is connected to the solenoid.
- The solenoid is connected by two wires.
- Disconnect the cable from the solenoid.
- Test the strength of the solenoid with a multi-tester or multi-meter, which is an electric flow meter. Set the instrument at ohms X1.
- Attach the tester clamp or probe to the solenoid connection. Normally, the pointer on the scale board will point at 40 ohms. If it is completely different, the solenoid will need to be replaced.
Step 5. Rotate the motor
This motor is a blade that rotates in a dishwasher.
- Machines that are rarely started sometimes cause the motor to be difficult to move because it gets stuck.
- Turning it by hand will solve the problem and allow water to escape.
- You should try this first before turning on and testing the dishwasher's performance again.
Step 6. Start the engine and see if the water can come out
Start the engine for short cycles so you don't use up a lot of water.
- Stagnant water at the bottom of the machine is normal.
- If the dishwasher still won't drain and drain the water, you'll need to check the rest and see if there's any other damage.
- In this case, you should call someone who can repair your machine, as you have already tried to track down and fix the common problems that usually cause dishwashers to fail.
Tips
- Dishwasher drain hoses are inexpensive, and are usually available at most hardware or home supply stores.
- You can order some dishwasher parts from a home supply store or service center.
