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Dishwasher not pumping water




By mishmash on Sep 04, 2007

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Hi, My dishwasher is not pumping water through the rotating arms. I have been noticing that the dishes were coming out dirty and the detergent tablet falls to the bottom of the machine. I have put the machine on just a rinse cycle. (someone told me this might clear up the problem.) I have opened the door and press the little switch to activate the machine and can see that the water is getting poured into the washer via a side inlet. Water is at the bottom of the washer and the heating element turns on. Water gets pumped out and no water is pumped into the swinging arm. Help!!
Thanks, Matt
Comments:

Sep 04, 2007

- Oh, The make and model is: ASKO D1606.

Sep 04, 2007

- Hi Dovi, Thanks for the quick response. I have checked and the motor doesn't spin. Does this mean a motor replacement or can this be electrical which is affecting the motor. I am guessing the pump works because the water gets drained. Thanks, Matt

Same Problem

Mar 23, 2009

-   Hi, I have a ASKO D1606 dishwasher - the kitchen sink was blocked the other day and the machine cut-off. The drainage is now unblocked however I still can start the machine again. I think it has too do with the automatic overfil safety feature of the machine. Can anyone tell me how to reset it?

Thank you
Cindy -   Sinny7

Aug 16, 2008

-   I THINK I NEED TO RESET THE MOTOR BUTTON, A REPAIR MAN DID IT BEFORE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, SO I WANT TO FIX IT MYSELF... WHERE IS THE RESET BUTTON AND HOW DO I RESET IT.
TO MY GE DISHWASHER.?-   Guest

Feb 11, 2008

-   Ican feel water going thru line but the upper and lower arms does not spin or let water out of arms. wife said before happening she heard growling noise. I checked all wire connects, ran cycle while tapping motor lightly(to see if relay was stuck. no luck! water goes in and drains fine-   hen peck

Jan 06, 2008

-   I have the same problem with my 6 year old KUDI01ILWH1 model. The water enters the unit, and then the unit hums but no water is circulating. The water drains out when I hit the Cancel button.

Is there any "system reset" that I can try first, before ordering a service call? I flipped the circuit breaker off and let the unit sit for 24+ hours before re-powering the circuit, and the problem still exists.

How much does a new (or remanufactured, if available) pump cost for this unit? Is it a simple replacement that I could do myself (I am a novice handyman - homeowner for 11 years)? Please let me know.-   cgs878

Nov 12, 2007

-   Removed inner bottom arm, checked to see if foreign object was clogging, all clear.

-   Guest

Best Solution

posted on Sep 04, 2007
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dovi

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It could be a motor or a pump issue. The dishwasher has a motor that attached to a pump which forces the water up into the sprayer arms and during the drain cycle, it pushes the water out of the dishwasher.
The motor (and pump) located beneath the dishwasher.
Check if motor spins. In case it spins, the problem is with the pump ,in case it doesn't spin it could be a motor problem or a motor and pump problem.

Good luck
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Sep 04, 2007

- Matt,
Check with a multi-meter for 115/220V on motor's tags.
If you don't get this voltage measurement, your problem is not with the motor.
In case you have 115/220V on motor's tags, try first to replace its brushes (2 carbon contacts that transfer the curent to the motor's armature).
Good luck!
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Solution #2

posted on Jul 29, 2009
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Homb

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Hi, I have an ASKO 1606 and it stopped turning on. This happened after the sink drain got blocked. All that would happen when switched on was the sound of the pump trying to pump water out. I opened up the panel on the back and found the tray inside full of water. As I started scooping the water out I heard what sounded like a switch clicking on and off. I think there must be a safety float switch or something. Once the water in the tray was cleared everything worked fine again. No more hand washing dishes!! WOOHOO
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Solution #3

posted on Jan 23, 2009
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ian9771

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Rating: 75%, 1 votes
The inlet Filler has an elaborate filter & dosage unit.. Its blocked! Allowing only a portion of water to get through, not enough for the pump to push through to spinners
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