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Terry Battell Posted on Jun 15, 2015

When is a dishwsher supposd to drain? Is pump working correctly?

Water leaks from the bottom of the door during wash cycle. I opened the door to interrupt during the cycle and can see the bottom pan of the washer completey full to the bottom of the door. It did not drain away. I closed the door after 5 minutes and it continue. It finished but leaked until done. The pump removed the water at the end. Is this normal for water to build up in the bottom while in wash cycle or should it be pumping away?

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Anonymous

  • 432 Answers
  • Posted on Jul 14, 2007

SOURCE: No Spray

Wow, you've done a lot of work. I wouldn't break the seal around the bottom. If water gets in the motor then your in big trouble. You can try to clean the spray arms out. I was just in my kitchen trying to get the dishwasher to work with the door open to see the arms spray water, but I couldn't do it. Just a little experiment I wanted to try. I told my wife I was trying to help solve a problem and you can image what happened from there .... Let me see if I can find a manual.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 12, 2008

SOURCE: Dishwasher leaks water

hi there,
dishwasher leaking might be due to either of these causes, check these:

Main tub seal
Note… If the main motor of your dishwasher is mounted vertically, beneath the center bottom
of the dishwasher, the following instructions probably apply to you.
But if your motor is mounted horizontally, the pump isn't serviceable--you need to replace the
entire pump and motor assembly.

The main tub seal is beneath the drain impeller. It prevents the water in the dishwasher from
leaking out near the shaft of the motor. To get to the seal, which is inside the dishwasher,
remove the:

* Lower rack
*Spray arm
* Spray arm support
* Wash/drain impellers

Then try the seal out of its housing and replace it.

Door gasket or seal
Over time, door gaskets and seals harden and lose their ability to seal properly.
You can't repair the seals. You need to replace them if they've begun to leak.

Water-inlet valve
The water-inlet valve, itself, seldom leaks. But, the water-supply line from the house and the
rubber tube leading from the valve to the inside of the dishwasher may leak. Tighten
or repair/replace these as necessary.

The water-inlet valve could mechanically stick open. When that happens, the water continues
to flow into the dishwasher, which then floods your kitchen. Turn off the water supply to the
dishwasher, and replace the valve.

Hoses
Behind the lower access panel on your dishwasher are several rubber or plastic hoses. If the
leak appears at a connection, try a new clamp. If that doesn't work, replace the hose.

Jim Thurston

  • 672 Answers
  • Posted on Jul 18, 2009

SOURCE: KitchenAid dishwasher allows water to drain while washing

Your dishwasher is siphoning the water out. The drain hose should turn upward, nearly to the bottom side of the counter top, before it attaches to the drain or disposal. If it has an independant drain it still needs the rise and also needs an air break to stop the siphoning.

Anonymous

  • 172 Answers
  • Posted on Nov 19, 2009

SOURCE: dishwasher makes grinding noise

Water-inlet valve Most cleaning problems are caused by the dishwasher not getting enough wash water, so the water-inlet valve is often to blame. This valve is usually at the bottom left or right of the dishwasher, behind the lower access panel. It's the device with the main water line from the house, a rubber tube to the dishwasher, and two wires attached to it. When a water-inlet valve is defective, you may hear the sound that's usually referred to as "water hammer." If the water-inlet valve is defective, you need to completely replace it. Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve Replacement

Be sure to read and understand any instructions that come with the new water inlet valve.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 14, 2010

SOURCE: Leaking

Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote about leaking dishwashers...

Leaking Dishwasher
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4546178-leaking_dishwasher

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