Kenmore ultrawash dishwasher not draining properly I run the cycle and the water does not drain entirely, is there a drain plug or way to clear a blockage?

First unclog your sink drains and the drain hose from the dishwasher. Once you are certain they are clear... Then you can do a couple things to remove the water. dip it out, or siphon it out.... or perhaps use an electric pump.

If it is connected to a disposal remove the drain hose and check for a restricted area in the hose or disposal this is common also check the drain hose for kinks be sure to elevate the hose before the drain area. If the drain hose is clear and the drain is clear then you could have a bad drain pump in the dishwasher.Most problems are a restricted drain or hose

The pump is going on you. The cost may be more than the value of the washer. Get a new unit and save your money.

I think you are talking about the air gap on the sink. If so, the drain line to the disposal or drain is plugged or pinched .clean it out and problem solved.

Sounds like drain pump or drain line is ibstructed v

It is possible that the solenoid to the inlet valve is bad, the valve is plugged or the control is not sending voltage to the valve, you need a voltmeter to check the valve.

you have a bad water valve or bad user interface that's the long control in the front of the dish washer.

Not draining may either need new drain motor. or something is blocking the drain pipe.

Spots on dishes means you are using to much detergent or the wrong kind of detergent.

Your owners manuel should tell you what type to use.

Hi Claire,
Are you using rinse aid?
that may help with the film.you may also have stuff down in the trap causing the water to drain slow.

most probable flooded base or leak in machine drain pump only working
if so repair leak