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Whirlpool built in dishwasher DU840SWKQO

Won't complete cycle and water remains in base

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Thanks for using FixYa. If the cycle doesn't complete, then the first thing that should be checked is the Timer and then the heating element. Timers don't often fail. But if every other part of the dishwasher seems to be working properly and the timer knob seems to be stuck in one place--doing one function continuously--the timer may be at fault. Dishwasher timers can't be repaired. If yours is defective, replace it. Many dishwashers heat the wash and/or rinse water to a higher temperature, as the cycle calls for it. In these cycles, the dishwasher pauses after it has filled with water, waiting for the water to reach the pre-set temperature. What happens next depends, as follows: On some units, the pause is timed and the unit continues after the allotted time. On others, the cycle can't continue until the water reaches the higher temperature. If you have this type of dishwasher and the water isn't being heated (say, because of a problem with the heating element or thermostat), after the unit stops at the heating cycle, it never continues. When you repair the heating-system problem, the "cycle problem" is fixed too. Please accept the solution if the issue is resolved or post a comment for further assistance.


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Rylee

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fpreston

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  • Posted on Jan 03, 2008

SOURCE: whirlpool dishwasher drainage problem..

This sounds like a bad timer. The timer is what tells the pump to drain at specified times. If it gets a bad contact, that timed cycle won't happen.

PS: Do you know for sure that the drain is occurring in mid-cycle? If not, you may just have an obstruction in the drain and/or anti-siphon valve (where the hose connects under the dishwasher.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 26, 2008

SOURCE: GE Dishwasher Problem

Here is a link with solutions that for the water draining issue. http://www.myhomestyle.info/how-to-repair-your-dishwasher/

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 19, 2008

SOURCE: water in the dishwasher after the the cycle is complete

Two things to consider....clean water or dirty water?
Clean water usually indicates the fill valve is not shutting off all the way and the fill valve is "weeping" water in all the time = new fill valve time!!
Dirty water usually is not a dishwasher problem but more of a plumbing issue. Often the sink drain that carries the sinks water outside is not fast enough and some of this sink water is backing up into the drain hose and filling up the dishwasher through the drain hose. The drain from the sink to outside needs attention as this type of a problem indicates a slow house drain for that sink.
The dishwasher drain line should be clamped to the top underneath part of the counter before entering the sink drain plumbing, this may help the water from coming back inside the dishwasher.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 02, 2009

SOURCE: Bosch Dishwasher, model SGS6312GB/07. The water

press cancel/drain sequence to get water out-check owners manual.
2 possible solutions to your problem discussed here:
http://www.squidoo.com/Bosch_Dishwasher_Drainage_Problem_Fixes
problem may be a burnt out solder connection on circuit board
call bosch to see if it recall issue

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 07, 2011

SOURCE: the dishwasher won't drain completely.

I have an Indicit IDL60 dishwasher, it didnt drain prooerly then the 12H light came on, and it will not respond to anything other than light u the 12H light. My book doesnt tell me what that means, any clues, thank Jenny

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