We have a 'Stoves PLC' (I actually think it is a
Before going to electronics try a few simple steps since you indicated water remaining & the machine stopped!
First
check that there isn't anything blocking the drain area inside the bottom of the dishwasher. Sometimes plastic wrap, a small Tupperware, etc.
top gets sucked against the drain and blocks discharge. If nothing is there,
(look really good, by getting out as much water as possible!!!). If nothing
there, see if you have an "air-break" installed at the kitchen sink. this prevents backflow from the sink drain back into the dishwasher,
check it by removing the decorative cover and see if it is clean and has no
obstructions blocking water flow.
Check to see if some broken glass might have worked its' way into the drain
area, beneath the drain discharge guard. You'll have to remove the cover, some
are just clipped in place while others have a screw holding them in place.
If still nothing, it is possible that something has worked its' way all the way
into the discharge pump section and you'll need to remove the dishwasher from
under the counter to get at the pump section.
Normally when the dishwasher is in the pump out sequence, you can hear the pump
motor and impeller spinning, if you can't, then proceed with removing the
dishwasher and disconnect the power or shut off the breaker to it. It is quite
possible that something has jammed the discharge impeller and is preventing pump
out. Again, if you can hear the motor and impeller running, it could still have
an obstruction. Bucket and towels will be needed to soak up all any water that
you couldn't remove before pulling the dishwasher out from under the
countertop.
If there is no obstruction in the discharge pump section and
the discharge value (usually a simple rubber flap) is moving freely, then it
could be the pump out solinoid (an electronic valve that opens the discharge
port for pumping out water when the dishwasher is done washing and is signaled
to drain. You should be able to cycle the dishwasher through a short cycle (wash
& rinse) to see if everything is working OK. You'll need to reconnect the
power, water inlet and discharge (drain) lines first to check this option.
