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Hello there: If the water doesn't drain from your dishwasher,
check these:Drain line/air gapA clog in the drain line or air gap (if there is
one) is the usual reason that a dishwasher won't drain. Often the
problem is at the point where the drain line attaches to the garbage
disposer or household drain line. If you remove this line, you can clear
any debris from the hose or hose connection. Be sure to reattach the
hose before starting the dishwasher again.PumpYour dishwasher pump ejects the water. The pump is
usually mounted directly to the motor, then attached to the bottom of
the dishwasher. You can reach the pump from inside the dishwasher, but
first you need to remove the lower rack, the spray arm, and the spray
arm support. Look for an impeller--a round plastic fan
blade-type of device that spins around. This is the wash impeller, which
forces the water through the spray arm. Beneath the wash impeller is
the drain impeller, which is similar in size and shape to the wash
impeller. The drain impeller pushes the water toward the drain port. If any of the pump components are
defective, you need to replace them.Drain valve and/or solenoidMany dishwashers use a drain valve with an
electric solenoid. When electricity flows to the solenoid, the valve
opens and diverts the water to the drain. Sometimes the solenoid, or the
diverting lever, sticks and prevents the dishwasher from draining or
filling properly. Try to free up the solenoid to lubricate the lever.
Otherwise, you may have to replace the solenoid or pump assembly. With
these systems, the motor always rotates in one direction. When it's
energized, the drain valve diverts the water. Other dishwashers reverse the direction of
the motor to drain the dishwasher. These units don't have a drain valve.
Instead, there's a drain hose connected directly to the pump housing. MotorIf the motor isn't turning or working, the unit
won't drain. First check to be sure you have power to the dishwasher. If
not, see the section "It doesn't work at all." If the motor hums but
doesn't turn, it may need to be replaced. Some dishwashers are susceptible to getting stuck
if you don't run them regularly. If you haven't run the dishwasher for
more than a week, you may need to manually spin the motor to free it up.
If the motor is defective, you need to replace it. Dishwasher motors
can't be serviced.TimerPart of what the timer does is control the motor
and drain valve. If the timer doesn't work properly, the water may not
drain and you need to replace the timer.
Problems - Water will not drain out
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