How can I fix my dishwasher? It starts but doesn't finish the job.

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Try cleaning all the filters and ensure drainage pipe is not blocked

Mike Sullivan

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• Posted on Nov 25, 2014

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Anytime a dishwasher stops mid cycle and blinks, it is usually because of clogged drain port, and safety switch prevents next cycle, so just blinks. You will probably see bottom of tub filled with water, and float switch is preventing next cycle which is calling for more water, and obviously there is not enough room, so shuts down next cycle. Remove as much water as you can with wet vac or turkey baster to suck out water, then try and see if cycle starts.

Remove bottom of tub filter, look for drain hole usually at back of tub and see if it is clogged, usually visible at top of drain. Pretty easy to fix, just clean out the area of food waste or broken piece from glass, another common sudden blockage. If you have wet vac, place it over drain hole and cup your hand around nozzle of vac and hole to creat seal and suction to insure clog isn't in drain hose.

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