A GE Convertible Dishwasher - essentially a portable that's been set
up as semi-permanent by having permanent hoses run to and from the
sink - is at least 9 years old. If water is supplied to it, the water
will fill the bottom of the tub until it overflows. This seems to
happen no matter where the timer is set. It happens whether the
washer is plugged in or not, and whether the door is latched or open.
I can succesfully pump water out by advancing the timer to the drain
cycle.

I suspect the inlet valve as described he

http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appli...inletvalve.php

I've found valves for sale online that appear to be the same or
close. These run about $30. I'm tempted to order one and try it.
I'm sure the wife would prefer a new machine.

Any other theories as to what's wrong? Suggestions as to how to
proceed?

TIA,
-Scott

SMcK wrote:


A GE Convertible Dishwasher - essentially a portable that's been set
up as semi-permanent by having permanent hoses run to and from the
sink - is at least 9 years old. If water is supplied to it, the water
will fill the bottom of the tub until it overflows. This seems to
happen no matter where the timer is set. It happens whether the
washer is plugged in or not, and whether the door is latched or open.
I can succesfully pump water out by advancing the timer to the drain
cycle.

I suspect the inlet valve as described he

http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appli...inletvalve.php

I've found valves for sale online that appear to be the same or
close. These run about $30. I'm tempted to order one and try it.
I'm sure the wife would prefer a new machine.

Any other theories as to what's wrong? Suggestions as to how to
proceed?

TIA,
-Scott

I had a similar issue with my dishwasher. It came with the house so I'm not
sure how old it is. Inside my dishwasher, at the bottom, there is a covered
floater. I took the cover off, cleaned it, cleaned the floater mechanism as
best I could, then re-attached the cover. The dishwasher isn't over flowing
now. Perhaps you have a similar rig in your dishwasher?

--
Chris

On Oct 22, 11:32 am, SMcK wrote:
A GE Convertible Dishwasher - essentially a portable that's been set
up as semi-permanent by having permanent hoses run to and from the
sink - is at least 9 years old. If water is supplied to it, the water
will fill the bottom of the tub until it overflows. This seems to
happen no matter where the timer is set. It happens whether the
washer is plugged in or not, and whether the door is latched or open.
I can succesfully pump water out by advancing the timer to the drain
cycle.

I suspect the inlet valve as described he

http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appli...inletvalve.php

I've found valves for sale online that appear to be the same or
close. These run about $30. I'm tempted to order one and try it.
I'm sure the wife would prefer a new machine.

Any other theories as to what's wrong? Suggestions as to how to
proceed?

TIA,
-Scott

Suggestions;
Agree sounds like the inlet valve:
1) The inlet valve is sticking open or has grit in in it. IMO not
likely the coil may be burnt out? Because AFIK they need voltage on
them to open up and let water through! They are not very complicated
to take apart. Disconnect all power, make a note of where the (usually
two) leads attach. If you have a volt-ohmmeter test the coil by
removing the one of the connections to see if you get continuity
through its coil. I think you will see a reading. I just measured a
spare one here and got 75 to 80 ohms. Although I'm not sure that this
one is out of a dishwasher (maybe a clothes washer?) but AFIK very
similar.
2) The contacts of the timer switch not opening up after the timing
period for water to flow in. So the inlet valve stays open.
3) There is a high water switch which is supposed to float up and open
if water level gets too high. And in ours shuts everything off.
Coupla ideas anyway.
Just to add resolve to a 'No need to replace'. We are on our second
dishwasher in 30+ years (and boy did that second washer get a lot of
use in our catering business!) with another used one someone gave me
standing by in the storeroom for when the current one gets a lot
noisier than now and/or its incipient signs of rust develop into
leaks!
Good luck.

On Oct 22, 12:19 pm, Chris wrote:
SMcK wrote:

A GE Convertible Dishwasher - essentially a portable that's been set
up as semi-permanent by having permanent hoses run to and from the
sink - is at least 9 years old. If water is supplied to it, the water
will fill the bottom of the tub until it overflows. This seems to
happen no matter where the timer is set. It happens whether the
washer is plugged in or not, and whether the door is latched or open.
I can succesfully pump water out by advancing the timer to the drain
cycle.

I suspect the inlet valve as described he

http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appli...inletvalve.php

I've found valves for sale online that appear to be the same or
close. These run about $30. I'm tempted to order one and try it.
I'm sure the wife would prefer a new machine.

Any other theories as to what's wrong? Suggestions as to how to
proceed?

TIA,
-Scott

I had a similar issue with my dishwasher. It came with the house so I'm not
sure how old it is. Inside my dishwasher, at the bottom, there is a covered
floater. I took the cover off, cleaned it, cleaned the floater mechanism as
best I could, then re-attached the cover. The dishwasher isn't over flowing
now. Perhaps you have a similar rig in your dishwasher?

--
Chris- Hide quoted text -

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I think Chris may have had a sticking over-fill switch? See item (3)
of my post.
However maybe it could be? that in some washers when that switch
floats up it tells the washer it has a sufficient level of water to
start washing? Seems unlikely however that there wouldn't also be some
means of averting too much water going into the washer and causing
overflow? I guess designs differ.

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On Oct 22, 11:32 am, SMcK wrote:
A GE Convertible Dishwasher - essentially a portable that's been set
up as semi-permanent by having permanent hoses run to and from the
sink - is at least 9 years old. If water is supplied to it, the water
will fill the bottom of the tub until it overflows. This seems to
happen no matter where the timer is set. It happens whether the
washer is plugged in or not, and whether the door is latched or open.
I can succesfully pump water out by advancing the timer to the drain
cycle.

I suspect the inlet valve as described he

http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appli...inletvalve.php

I've found valves for sale online that appear to be the same or
close. These run about $30. I'm tempted to order one and try it.
I'm sure the wife would prefer a new machine.

Any other theories as to what's wrong? Suggestions as to how to
proceed?

TIA,
-Scott

Suggestions;
Agree sounds like the inlet valve:
1) The inlet valve is sticking open or has grit in in it. IMO not
likely the coil may be burnt out? Because AFIK they need voltage on
them to open up and let water through! They are not very complicated
to take apart. Disconnect all power, make a note of where the (usually
two) leads attach. If you have a volt-ohmmeter test the coil by
removing the one of the connections to see if you get continuity
through its coil. I think you will see a reading. I just measured a
spare one here and got 75 to 80 ohms. Although I'm not sure that this
one is out of a dishwasher (maybe a clothes washer?) but AFIK very
similar.

Since the problem happens when power is off, it is almost for-sure the valve.
O.P. could try reverse flushing the valve. Disconnect both ends. Connect a water
source of some type to the outlet end while power is applied to the valve, so
the water can go through it backwards. Be careful not to apply too much
pressure, as the outlet end may not be designed for full pressure. This is
probably easiest to do after removing the valve - outside or in a laundry tub.
Be careful about the water and electricity mix. Use a ground and don't let water
spray on the outside of the valve during the test.

Bob

SMcK wrote:
A GE Convertible Dishwasher - essentially a portable that's been set
up as semi-permanent by having permanent hoses run to and from the
sink - is at least 9 years old. If water is supplied to it, the water
will fill the bottom of the tub until it overflows. This seems to
happen no matter where the timer is set. It happens whether the
washer is plugged in or not, and whether the door is latched or open.
I can succesfully pump water out by advancing the timer to the drain
cycle.

I suspect the inlet valve as described he

http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appli...inletvalve.php

I've found valves for sale online that appear to be the same or
close. These run about $30. I'm tempted to order one and try it.
I'm sure the wife would prefer a new machine.

Any other theories as to what's wrong? Suggestions as to how to
proceed?

TIA,
-Scott

If this happens with it unplugged, it's 99% sure you've located the culprit.

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