Cannot locate pump filter to clean. Trying to eliminate the STINK

Because you are posting anonymously, I can't see any of your previous questions, so don't know anything about the Cascade Pods or the 'stink'.

Dishwashers will always have a small amount of water because when the pump stops water fall back down from the waste pipe and the pump housing.

The drain filters should be fully stripped one a week and when you do that, put a half cup of cheap bleach down there. Tip in a pint of water before the next wash and the pre-start sequence will pump the bleach and water out.

Check your inside filter most often behind the glove box or in that area. It may just need changing or something got in it.

on my kenmore machine nd means the drain filter is clogged. open the cover, drain water completely, remove and clean the filter, replace filter, tighten and close cover. hope this works for you. if not , at least your drain filter will be cleaned and you can eliminate it as the problem.

Check to see how your water storage tank looks, it is located in the back wall of fresh food section behind the crispers. It may need to be changed, if it looks clean you may need to install an inline water filter in the supply line to the refrigerator.

YOU ARE CREATING A VACUUM BY BLOCKING OFF THE AIR INTAKE, IT IS SUCKING THE GAS OUT OF THE IDLE JET OR THE CHOKE. The low speed jet is either the wrong size or clogged up, You can try squirting in some carb cleaner as it is trying to run, or just take the thing apart again, and make sure the jets are clean, get a guitar string wire in there and blow through the hole. And before you do that, check the pump, make sure it is pumping fuel, not just sucking it in. Check it out.

I also have had that trouble and was told by repair man to use alot less soap and set machine for extra rinse.COLD water. Another thing that helps is a small amount of vinegar in bleach dispenser. Hope this helps.

The first thing to do is to CHECK IN AND AROUND THE RUBBER DOOR BOOT (called a bellow) for small articles of clothing (like socks and underwear) that may have gotten lodged in behind the rubber. Pull the rubber back where it meets the wash tub and look behind it. It is common for small items to get stuck here, become forgotten and start to mildew. You should check this area after each wash and clean it periodically to get rid of the formation of soap scum, mold, and mildew. HINT: When you get ready to wash a load of towels, take a dirty towel and clean the door boot thoroughly (including the areas behind the rubber). Immediately place the towel in the wash and run it on a sanitary cycle. This way you eliminate the need for cleaning rags.

PERIODICALLY RUN THE WASHER ON A CLEANING CYCLE. Place the washer on the hottest setting you have (usually a Sanitary cycle) with nothing but bleach in the wash tub. Some newer models actually have a "Clean Cycle" available now just for this purpose. This helps keep the wash tub, drain lines and pump sanitized.

CHECK AND CLEAN THE DRAIN PUMP FILTER. Accumulations of debris in the drain pump filter can also cause odors. HINT: If you own a shop vac, pull the drain hose from the standpipe at the wall and pull a vacuum on the line. This will drain any residual water left in the tub, pump and drain lines BEFORE you remove the drain pump cover. This will prevent a messy clean up later.

LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN IF POSSIBLE. When not in use, leave the door open to allow the tub to air out and to keep mold and mildew from forming on the door bellow. I know this may not be desirable in some households with small children. If too much mildew forms on the rubber and it cannot be removed, replacement of the bellow may be required.

NOTE: This problem is common with front loader style washing machines. The doors on these machines have an air tight/water tight seal that is great for sealing the washer during the wash cycle, but can be terrible for collecting small garments and for not allowing the tub to properly air out when not in use. Following these simple preventive measures can go a long way towards preventing harmful mold and mildew, and towards extending the life of the door bellow and pump.



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to help clean the unit, do a large load of whites, extra bleach, extra-super-heavy-duty wash, hot wash and hot rinse. many small loads sometimes cause the unit to "smell up"

Front load washers have a front panel that is general held on with 3 screws at the bottom that you can not see. There should be one on each corner and one in the middle once you remove these screws the panel drops down and you will find a white plastic cap that has a hose running to it and from it. If you twist that open with a bucket or something to catch the water that has been left in the machine, you will find that it is a filter that pulls out and it is usually full of stuff. Clean that out and replace and see if it will fill and drain, if not the pump is not working and needs to be replaced.

No ,I haven't Fixed my problem, I'm still awaiting solutions and feed back from helpful people that may have went thru the same problem. My Wife is out of work so it's a little tough on me right now. I want to correct the problem myself.