GE Dishwasher not draining on a new install but used unit.

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Check for utensils or pot handles that may be hanging below the bottom rack and interfering with motion of spray head.
Clean holes with toothpick.
Check temperature at hot water faucet with meat thermometer. If below 120°F (49°C), turn up thermostat on hot water heater.

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GE Prifile dishwashers have a valve called a "Piston" and an "O" -Ring under the screen that become degraded over time. The part is around $10 and it takes about an hour to do the repair. You can do this yourself if you are handy and have some simple tools. You can go to the GE website and get a free owners manual.

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there are several possible causes for your trouble. begin by disconnecting the drain hose at both ends and checking to be sure it is not partially blocked. Then check the pump to be sure there is no chunk of glass or other debris partially blocking it.

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I had a similar problem with a GE GSD5811 model. The hoses were clear, and the auxiliary pump worked fine. It turns out that it was the "piston" assembly that had basically disintegrated over time. This part diverts water to the pump during the drain cycle.

To check it, remove the mesh filter at the rear of the inside of the machine, by carefully unclipping the heater element from the back of the machine and removing the 4 hex-head screws securing the filter panel.) Unscrew the piston assembly from the tub, and pull it out. If the sealing plunger has deteriorated or is jammed, replace it. The part number for the "piston and nut assembly" for my machine (and probably numerous others) is WD24X10018. It should cost anywhere between $10 and 16, depending on where you shop.

Another possibility is a bad drain solenoid. (This is what actually triggers the piston assembly during the drain cycles.)

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Hi,

Disconnect the drain hose from the disposal. Try to put a screw drive into the disposal from where the dishwasher was hooked to. The is a plug in the disposal that has to be knocked out in order to hook the hose up to it.If it is draining,then it has to be disposal.Check the knock out plug as well.

If you have followed the correct procedure and still the dishwasher is not draining, more often it is faulty pump.You might need to call the manufacturer and get it replaced. There could be few reasons like short screen and other, that has to be taken care by the manufacturer.

Be advise, as the unit is under warranty, do not try to open the dishwasher as it could VOID the warranty.


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