20 Most Recent KitchenAid KUDK03ITBK Built-in Dishwasher - Page 2 Questions & Answers

sounds like you have broken glass in the wash pump you will have to remove pump from sump and clear also check the drain pump.good luck let me know how it goes

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Dishwasher Problems - Water will not drain out
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heatman101

I suspect stagnant water is laying in the bottom areas. You will have to lay the machine on it's back to access the pump.

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Check your heating element..
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heatman101

Opening the door wont matter. If you stop the cycle during a run it will always go into a drain. You might have a plugged drain line or burnt drain pump..

I will assume there is power to the unit and the water supply is on.

Simple things first and we can go from there.


Float valve is jammed.

Look inside the machine on the floor will be a small float valve. Looks like a small upside down cup. Lift it and clear anything from underneath.

The valve is a safety feature to stop the machine from over filling. If anything gets under the valve it will jam open and stop the machine.

Not working?


Water is pumped out by the machine via an internal pump located under the base. If it fails the water will collect until it trips the float valve. First scoop out all the water from the machine and run it again. If water comes in and it runs to the point it fills again and trips the float then either the pump or timer is faulty.

Pump check.

Remove the machine. It will be held in place by screws directly into the counter top. You may have to lower it to get it out. The front feet turn with a wrench to lower.

Turn off the water supply. Run the unit again until you get to the drain cycle.

Connect a test light or voltage tester to the terminals at the pump. Check for voltage at the pump. If you have voltage replace the pump. If no voltage the timer is faulty.

Timer problem?
Some can be replaced as a unit others are integral to the control panel. Turn style can be replaced. Touch control can not.

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Adrian

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Thanks for using FixYa. First of all please check the Water temperature by using a thermometer inside the dishwasher to measure the water temp. It should be as close to 125 degree F to 140 degree F as possible. Now try using the temperature boost feature if your dishwasher is equipped with this cycle feature and check if this will help your wash ability issues.

Now check the Powder soap by making sure that you store your soap in a dry environment and it is not stale and clumping together. Possibly try a different detergent like a liquid or gel. Also, make sure the dishes are loaded properly, or dishwasher is not overloaded.

To check the proper filling dishwasher will fill with water up to and around the heating element. If water is more below the heating element, you may have low water pressure or a problem with the fill valve. Try & listen if it sounds like it is spraying the water around with enough pressure.

For low water pressure, try to clean the screen at the entrance of the fill valve, sometimes the fill valve can fail and not allow the proper water into the dishwasher and may need to be replaced. And, check the spray arm and pump cover for splits or leaks. Also make sure that the water is draining and is not accumulated in the dishwasher, if it is in dishwasher then check for clogged drain hoses and drain pump.

Low water fills are a very common trouble maker with today's dishwasher.

Please do accept the solution if the issue is resolved else revert for further assistance.

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Rylee

I had the same problem and fixed it by disassembling the lower spray arm and return filter, and cleaning all the junk out.
Most dishwashers have 'risers' that bring the water up to the top sprayer or arm located under the top rack. If the recirculating pump is plugged even a little there won't be enough volume or pressure to get the water up there.
Test this by putting a dry muffin pan in the top rack, flat, and running the dishwasher for a bit. If there is no water on the top (or the bottom) either the top sprayer or the sprayer arm underneath the top rack is not getting enough volume.
To fix this you need to clean out the screen and filter, where the water returns to be recirculated. If you don't have any confidence to remove the parts and clean it out yourself, get an appliance repair person to do the job.

Hello, Over time dirt and grime both from the dishes and from the chemicals in the water build up in your dishwasher, you can resolve this by going to Wal-Mart, K-Mart or your local grocery store, their is a product that comes in a square bottle, it is in your dishwasher soap isle, you empty your dishwasher and take the cap off, tip it upside down inside your silverware tray, turn your hot water on in your sink and get it hot, then turn it off, turn on your dishwasher and run it from the pots and pans setting, it will clean the scum out of the dishwasher, I reccomend useing it every 30 days to keep your dishwasher clean and opperating efficiently, also you can remove the arm in the bottom of the dishwasher and clean that out by gripping the big ring at the base of the unit and turning it counter-clock wise and to clean it use a toothpick or q-tips to clean the debris from the holes in the arm, then install it back after you rinse the arm in the sink............hope this helps.........

Hi there,

Well problem seems in the Spray arms
There's a spray arm at the bottom of your dishwasher--it may have a tall spray tube mounted to the center of it. There may also be a spray arm located directly beneath the upper rack of dishes and/or above the upper rack.
If debris is blocking the holes in the spray arms where the water comes out, it could cause cleaning problems. Regularly inspect each of the spray arms and clean out the holes as necessary.

Good Luck!!

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What it is called is calcium deposits, your water is high in calcium. You may have to clean the part occasionally with CLR or something similar.
You should look into flushing your hot water tank occasionally as well, calcium deposit biuld up after awhile and your water tank has to work extra hard to heat your water, which cost you more money in the long run.
Hope this helps you .

Leaks coming from the front door are commonly caused by a worn tub gasket. The gasket is located around the perimeter of the tub opening when you opening the door. It can be easily replaced and is not that expensive. The part number is 8269110 and can be purchased at appliancepartspros.com for about $22.

Installation is easy. Just remove the old gasket by pulling it out of the groove in the tub opening. Clean the area to ensure it is free of any debris or build up from detergent or food. The new gasket should have a mark indicating the middle of the gasket. The mark should be on the side of the gasket that is to be inserted in the groove. Starting at the top of the tub opening, insert the center of the gasket first and carefully work the remaining gasket along the left and right sides, seating it in the groove. Make sure you do not twist it. The door may be a little more difficult to shut for a while until the gasket compresses and seats over time.

For future reference, here are some things that can wear these gaskets out.

1. The silverware tray rubbing against it as you roll the lower wash rack in and out of the tub. Knives and forks can catch on the gasket and tear it. Make sure you keep all utensils from the tub edge as much as possible to prevent them from scraping the gasket, or getting closed in the door.

2. Not cleaning the gasket periodicially. The gasket is the part of the dishwasher that water never reaches. If food gets on it and is allowed to dry, it can create irregular wear of the gasket facing, causing it not to seat properly against the door.

If you have any questions, please let me know. I hope you find this information helpful.

Check float sensor at the front of unit and make sure it is clean and not getting stuck. Otherwise timer may not be timing out dump cylce. I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/josh_87ce33216d7b2148

There is a thermo cutout mounted on the electromic control-- did you replace it?
Also- unplug the unit- remove the lower acces cover and remove the power j box. Check the splice - sometimes the wire commectors burn due to improper installation-- not tightening the wire nuts. Also make sure the neutral and power is to the right connectors

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replace the touch panel

Check to make sure that the legs are not adjusted too far up. This will push the dishwasher up so that it hits the bottom of your countertop and may not allow the dishwasher to close completely. The motion of the dishwasher may cause the door to reopen.

Top up salt reservoir with 1kg of salt.

Should be ok after 2 washes.

if this is a new install you must prime with about a gallon of water for first load.good luck. by that i mean put a gallon of water in by hand.close unit then run a normal.this should bring water into unit.