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Disosal leaking from bottom but also is backing water in Dishwasher when not being used.

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A person familiar with plumbing needs to check your dishwasher and disposal and pipes that are connected with both of these.
To me it sounds like you have a blockage somewhere, could even be in the pipes, not the disposal or the dishwasher.
The leak of the disposal could be the disposal leaking or the plumbing pipes leaking.
God bless your efforts.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 26, 2008

SOURCE: diplomat dishwasher ADP 8332

If the pipes are cracked you may be able to get new ones from a local appliance parts dealer. If the fittings are the problem Check with the formentioned.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 08, 2008

SOURCE: Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher leaked

From what you describe, drain water from the top drawer is getting into the bottom drawer or waste water from the disposer is backing up into the bottom drawer.

1. Each drawer has its own drain hose. Each hose should terminate at the drain point with a 'Y' adapter.
2. Inspect the drain point (under the sink where the drain pipes are) to make sure this 'Y' adapter is present. (you should see two drain hoses from the DW). If not present, then the DW drain lines are not installed properly. (Someone took a shortcut and installed the 'Y' adapter behind the DW)
3. If terminated properly, make sure the drain hoses extend upward as they leave the drain point.

It is important the drain lines are connected properly to ensure proper drainage from the DW. Consult the installation manual for complete details.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 29, 2008

SOURCE: Bosch dishwasher---water filling from the bottom when off?

i would replace the inlet valve. it sounds like it is not closing all the way

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 15, 2009

SOURCE: water leaking from dishwasher

check the hose in the back to see if it split could be dry rotted

cesar_quant

Cesar Quant

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  • Posted on Mar 10, 2009

SOURCE: Water and soap leak out the bottom of dishwasher door?

check the drain tube that isnt damage!! or leaking!

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