Why is my GE dishwasher drain solenoid continuously burning up?

Bad timer. Sadly, the cost of replacing the time and the solenoid is likely prohibitive. Timer is expensive. Sorry, I know this is not what you want to hear.

There are several reasons why this can happen. The dishwasher only has one pump, so if the dishes are getting washed and the water sprays around properly, you know the pump is working. Draining is controlled by a solenoid. To test that the part of the timer that controls draining, use an electrical tester (AC volts) to verify that power is activating the solenoid when you expect the dishwasher to drain - this is when you hear the "clunk" when it starts to drain. If electricity is going to the solenoid at the proper time, but the solenoid doesn't activate, it could be burned out. To test, disconnect the two wires from the solenoid and use an electrical meter set to Ohms to test that it shows a value higher than "0". If it stays at 0, the solenoid needs replacement. If that isn't the problem, there may be blockage somewhere (drain pipes, hose, valve, bottom of the dishwasher). I have attached a link for parts that can break or clog and prevent draining.

Sometimes the timer on this model will stall out and cause the solenoid to burn up, this unit doesn't have a separate drain pump so the solenoid would be why it isn't draining. It's possible that the new solenoid will take care of it with no other problems but if it burns up again then you may have a bad timer

It sounds like you need to replace the dishwasher control panel.

Some models (for example most GE dishwashers) use a drain solenoid to drain water out. Sometimes the solenoid gets stuck, preventing the water from draining out. Try to free up the solenoid. If unsuccessful, you might have to replace the pump assembly

If this model doesn't have a drain solenoid to inspect(uncommon), this will lead to a control issue with the main control board or timer module. replace if found to be defective.

remember, the drain command is initiated by the control.once the command is issued, the pump will carry out the actions of draining the unit. if the control is faulty, it will not issue the command properly.

Drain valve not opening or pump impeller loose on shaft - is it washing ok?

My guess would be drain valve not opening. It is a 110v solenoid and they get stuck or burn up. New solenoid costs ~$20.00

Most likely a bad drain valve solenoid.
It is attached to the side of the motor.
The GE solenoids tend to burn out.

is the water draining out by itself? or is it getting pumped out by the machine? if this is a ge built machine it sounds like the drain solenoid is burned out and the unit is stuck in drain. a bad timer usually makes that happen so you might need the timer and solenoid

If the pump is not running, it could be the pump or the timing switch. My GSD2600G00WW would not drain. Wash cylce was running fine. I have just taken out the solenoid attached to the pump and the solenoid is burned out. Will replace tomorrow and see if that does the job. On line price for a new solenoid is about $35.00

Snoopy, first of all you did a good thing when you ordered the timer. I have got stung on this model by just changing the solenoid. The fact is the timer is stalling and sending too much voltage to the solenoid and burning it up. Just order the new solenoid and install it. The solenoid is a AC circuit so it doesn't matter which way the harness is on, you should be just fine with the new timer..Catriver..post back.