dishwasher won't drain

bobbymac99 · #1 Sep 23, 2006, 09:20 AM

Sears Kenmore Canadian 615.13492

drain line/hose is free and clear, as are undersink pipes (air lock)

4 wire harness into motor, so it's a reversing motor for pump out.

Johnkmiller · Oct 17, 2006, 09:48 AM

I have had this problem a couple of times and the cause was a toothpick jammed across the pump blades. Simple task to dis-assemble the pump and remove the toothpick, but a messy and wet task.
Hope this helps.
John

Johnkmiller · Oct 17, 2006, 09:56 AM

I have had this problem a couple of times and the cause was a toothpick jammed across the pump blades. Simple task to dis-assemble the pump and remove the toothpick, but a messy and wet task.
Hope this helps, it certainly was the solution to my problem.
John

Kender · Oct 20, 2006, 06:32 PM

where the drain line pluges into the pump there is a check valve. It should be a white plastic tube between the pump and the drain hose about 4" long. It will unscrew from the pump and can be cleaned.



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