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Water in bottom of dishwasher

Similar to an earlier post I have a dishwasher that also accumulates water in the bottom between washes. However, the water in the bottom of the dishwasher is not new/clean water. Rather it is dirty water that must come from the sink. Problem?

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    clean water accumulating in bottom of dishwasher when not in use

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Hi You have a drain problem, Your house drain may be restricted the dish washer pumps out with more pressure then the water just falling down your sink.I would snake it or have a plumber clean out that drain...let me know if this helps krazytech

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