Water & soap was coming out of the dishwaster.

Aug 16, 2009

- What is the difference between 'pots and pans' cycle and 'normal' cycle? Do you use more, less, or same amount of soap with each cycle? Did this problem appear suddenly or get worse over time? Do you use a water softener? Open the door during a 'normal' cycle and check for excessive suds and the level of water. If a lot of suds, try a different brand of detergent. If the water is ready to flow over the top of the bottom lip, the float switch is not working correctly.

Aug 16, 2009

- Your recent comments help a lot. It appears that the water pump is pumping AIR as well as water/soap, which explains all the bubbles showing up. Remove the bottom tray and tear the spray arm and everything under it down to the deck. Note the position and orientation of everything as you remove things. There should be a large screen at the bottom which filters solids from the water before being pumped back through the wash--soak the screen in a mixture of white vinegar and hot water for a while to remove water deposits. Also, check the screen for any warping or cracks. When you get down to the pump, start looking for cracked, broken, or warped plastic components and loose or stripped screws. Also, inspect the various water passages for possible plugging. There could be defective gaskets/o-rings in this area. I hope this solves the problem because I'm about out of ideas.