My sink got clogged and

Hi,

There could be 2 reasons :-

1. Water-inlet valve

The water-inlet valve lets water enter the machine. If this valve is defective, you need to completely replace it. It's usually located behind the lower access panel on the left or right side. It's the device with the main water line (usually copper) from the house, a rubber tube to the dishwasher, and two wires attached to it.

2. Float switch

The float switch is a small electrical switch that's located right below the dishwasher "floor." Above the switch, on the inside of the dishwasher, is a plastic cylinder that floats up as water fills the dishwasher. If this switch is defective, or if the plastic float gets caught or trapped in the raised position, the water can't enter the dishwasher. If the float switch is defective, you need to replace it.

The procedure to check :-

1. http://www.partselect.com/repair.aspx?appliance=dishwasher&part=test-water-valve

2. http://www.partselect.com/repair.aspx?appliance=dishwasher&part=test-float-switch

The above one are generic procedure to check the same. One more thing, there could be only 2 reasons for the water not entering the Dishwasher. So, there is no need to run Diagnostic Test and all that stuff.

Let me know, if needed further assistance.

Hope i helped you.

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It is most likely that you need to do the following

Larger remnants of food that have not been trapped by the filters and have been left in the water can cause a blockage in the pump. The water is no longer pumped out of the dishwasher and it can be seen covering the filter.

Proceed as follows:

1. Turn off the machine and turn off the mains power.
2. Ladle out as much water as possible from the dishwasher.
3. Remove the lower spray arm.
4. Remove and thoughly clean the filters.
5. Undo the screw in the cover (Torx T 20) next to the filter housing and remove the cover.
6. Inspect the inside and remove any obstructions that you find.
7. Re insert the cover and screw down.
8. Re insert the filters and screw down.
9. Check the waste outlet pipe for any obstruction and cleanas required.
10. Make sure that the one way valve in the main sink waste system is clear of obstruction. This should be able to be unscrewed by hand and then checked and cleaned as required.
11. Reasseble the waste outlet to the sink.