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Dishwasher with water in the bottom
Hi folks:
The last couple of cycles, I've noticed that my dishwasher hadn't done as good a job as usual on a few pieces, but didn't think much of it. Tonight though, as I'm filling 'er up I happened to notice that there's a bit of water in the bottom. Just a smidgen, at the lower part of the bottom where there's a screen, which in theory filters out some of the gunk before it runs down the pipes. Does this suggest a clog? If I run my dishwasher now, will I get a flood? And if it IS a clog, is this a DIY job or is professional help required? Thanks KD |
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"KD" wrote in message
The last couple of cycles, I've noticed that my dishwasher hadn't done as good a job as usual on a few pieces, but didn't think much of it. Tonight though, as I'm filling 'er up I happened to notice that there's a bit of water in the bottom. Just a smidgen, at the lower part of the bottom where there's a screen, which in theory filters out some of the gunk before it runs down the pipes. Could be a glog, could be a weak pump, could be too short a time on the timer. Does this suggest a clog? If I run my dishwasher now, will I get a flood? And if it IS a clog, is this a DIY job or is professional help required? There is a safety switch to prevent overfilling so you should not get a flood. For more information, try www.applianceaid.com or www.repairclinic.com |
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Dishwasher with water in the bottom
Our GE had to have two flapper valves replaced.
Several theories were tested. Local water has so much trash in it that the rubber-like valves were destroyed. TB |
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Our GE had to have two flapper valves replaced.
Several theories were tested. Local water has so much trash in it that the rubber-like valves were destroyed. TB |
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On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 00:12:42 GMT, "KD" wrote:
Hi folks: The last couple of cycles, I've noticed that my dishwasher hadn't done as good a job as usual on a few pieces, but didn't think much of it. Tonight though, as I'm filling 'er up I happened to notice that there's a bit of water in the bottom. Just a smidgen, at the lower part of the bottom where there's a screen, which in theory filters out some of the gunk before it runs down the pipes. Does this suggest a clog? If I run my dishwasher now, will I get a flood? Dopn't know about all brands but mine turns off the water when it is full enough. No flood, unless that part is broken too. When my Kenmore wouldn't pump out, it was a tiny chicken bone in the air gap. I still don't know how that kept it from pumping, but it did. it was half of the bone that parallels the big drumstick bone. And if it IS a clog, is this a DIY job or is professional help required? Thanks KD Remove NOPSAM to email me. Please let me know if you have posted also. |
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Dishwasher can get plugged by food. It typically should empty
completely. Remove screen and clean out particles with spoon, or wet vac. Be sure to run garbage grinder a few befor eyou start the dishwasher (if you have one) to clean out any food buildup. CL mm wrote: On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 00:12:42 GMT, "KD" wrote: Hi folks: The last couple of cycles, I've noticed that my dishwasher hadn't done as good a job as usual on a few pieces, but didn't think much of it. Tonight though, as I'm filling 'er up I happened to notice that there's a bit of water in the bottom. Just a smidgen, at the lower part of the bottom where there's a screen, which in theory filters out some of the gunk before it runs down the pipes. Does this suggest a clog? If I run my dishwasher now, will I get a flood? Dopn't know about all brands but mine turns off the water when it is full enough. No flood, unless that part is broken too. When my Kenmore wouldn't pump out, it was a tiny chicken bone in the air gap. I still don't know how that kept it from pumping, but it did. it was half of the bone that parallels the big drumstick bone. And if it IS a clog, is this a DIY job or is professional help required? Thanks KD Remove NOPSAM to email me. Please let me know if you have posted also. -- Respectfully, CL Gilbert "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door() into the sheepfold{}, but climbeth up some other *way, the same is a thief and a robber." GnuPG Key Fingerprint: 82A6 8893 C2A1 F64E A9AD 19AE 55B2 4CD7 80D2 0A2D |
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My understanding is the small amount of water in the bottom is
designed to keep the internal parts of the pump from drying out. Operative word is "small" On Thu, 01 Dec 2005 09:13:00 -0500, "CL (dnoyeB) Gilbert" wrote: Dishwasher can get plugged by food. It typically should empty completely. Remove screen and clean out particles with spoon, or wet vac. Be sure to run garbage grinder a few befor eyou start the dishwasher (if you have one) to clean out any food buildup. |
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"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message t... "KD" wrote in message (snip) There is a safety switch to prevent overfilling so you should not get a flood. Yeah, that was what I thought, too. Fortunately, I noticed in time to prevent a major flood. Ended up siphoning out the water. Said the hell with it, based on age and expected remaining lifespan, and replaced the whole thing. aem sends.... |
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