20 Most Recent GE Profile PDW8400J Built-in Dishwasher - Page 3 Questions & Answers

I am assuming you have a manual detergent dispenser in your dishwasher. It will be helpful if you can provide the full model no. eg. PDW8400J00BB.
That way I can better identify the dispenser type in your dishwasher.

it is possible something (detergent built up etc) is blocking the hinge or spring movement of the door.

But if your dishwasher has the smartdispense automatic dispenser then it is a screw on cap. Please confirm which one you have. Some models have both.

hard water is the problem. go to www.dishwasherfilter.com and get their filter. guaranteed results.

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If you can hear a humming noise, then that is the problem due to pump.The pump gets energized but not rotating probably due to something stuck in the impeller. Check for that impeller unit and try to replace it. A clog in the drain line or air gap (if there is one) is the usual reason that a dishwasher won't drain. Often the problem is at the point where the drain line attaches to the garbage disposer or household drain line. If you remove this line, you can clear any debris from the hose or hose connection. Be sure to reattach the hose before starting the dishwasher again.


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Hello- This type uses a touchpad assembly that is linked to control by a ribbon connector. Faults and errors occur when one of these three parts fail. On-site diagnostics by a pro is necessary to tell which of these has failed. Sorry- no magic bullet here. Let me know if this info helps- have more if needed. Thanks- Ed

Uncouple the drain hose connection under the sink and use a wet/dry vacuum to **** out the drain hose and the stub on the sink drain plumbing to clear any possible clogs. There may be a blocked check valve near the pump that might have to be cleaned or replaced. Check the hose itself for any kinks or collapsed section. There might be a damaged drain impeller on the pump. Hope this helps!

You need to check the drain hose first. Make sure that it isn't kinked or blocked and that water is flowing through it properly.

If the hose is ok then the problem is likely to be with the drain pump and it will need looking at.

you need to open up the machines control panel and start checking grounds,then you may also need to check for corrosion on all inner door,and lower motor/pump unit connections.,any high-resistance or corroded connections in the lower unit,grounds are a large factor in proper operation of the unit,corroded connections lead to signal backfeed looking for another ground path, even if all looks good upon dis-assembly STILL wiggle the connections as they can look good and hide corrosion

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Thanks for using FixYa. Dishwasher not draining properly or not draining at all issues can arise due to different reasons. Usually, these issues are related to kinked hoses, knocked out disposer unit (if connected with the dishwasher drain hose) & clogged drain pump & filter. Also note that dishwashers do not drain completely after a finished cycle and this is normal. Dishwashers are designed to leave some water in the unit to ensure that the heating element doesn’t overheat. If you suddenly begin to experience a large amount of water being retained in your dishwasher, you have a problem. Some of the most common reasons include that the drain hose isn’t working properly, the drain pump isn’t working correctly, or possibly there is a plumbing problem in your home’s drain lines.


First check whether the drain is not clogged or blocked and the line is not kinked. Check all the hoses for blockages & also clean the air gap. Has the disposer been replaced recently? If so, chances are the knockout is still in place. Simply remove the drain hose from the disposer, and knock out the plug. If the disposer has not been replaced, try removing the drain hose from the disposer and use a wet-dry vacuum (prepared for water, of course) to **** any water (and hopefully anything else) from the drain line. Then reconnect the hose, and test the unit. If you have checked the air gap and the drain hose and can’t locate the problem, then it is an issue with the drain pump of the dishwasher.


Please do accept the solution if the issue is resolved or else revert for further assistance.


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could be a partial blockage in the filter inside the dishwasher or one of the washblades not turning, when you fill the dishwasher check that you can spin the washblades easy and they dont catch any cups or plates, if its always the top that gets deposits just make sure the pipe that feeds the top washblade is locating into the back of the dishwasher it sometimes comes uncliped off the top basket.

1 has the machine been pushed into the cupboard hole,this will push the door away from the front of the machine,does it hit the trim around the opening before the closeing?pull out check under are the legs still straight,some you can remove the lower front panel to look under

If it is the last cycle only it is not the pump. It is a wiring or timer issue. Most likely the timer.

dishwashers are made to keep small amount of water in bottom so the pump will not lose prime

hello. thanks for choosing fixya. honestly I do recommend that you get a new one. By the time you get your current one repaired you will have almost as much money in it as a new one and you will miss out on lots of things the new ones offer now such as: much more efficient use of power, much more efficient use of water, much quieter. and a much better wash. Regards, J.

the best way is to try and picking it with some wire, or if it's metal, use some magnet on a string and try to pull out the cloge, if nothing of that sort doesnt work, you will need to pull washer out and disasembel it 

I have had the same problem for a couple of years. When it tops without opening the door just press the start button and it will resume and finish the load.

Try cutting the breaker off for 5 min, This will reset the control. The issue is in order for a dishwasher to clean the dishes properly the water in the dishwasher needs to be at least 120 deg f. If its not the dishwasher keeps adding more time with the heater on to try to achieve this temp. The dishwasher only uses about 1 gallon of water per fill so if the water heater is a ways away or the temp is not hot enough, the water temp in the dishwasher will not reach 120.

Outlet pipe is partially or completely blocked.

Use a dishwasher cleaner in it, but before you even do that, remove outlet pipe from waste pipe - and clear all the gunk out you can.

I suggest a bucket with disinfectant and washing powder to dissolve the grease.

You may need a drain cleaner down the waste pipe too - & flush with hot water and washing powder.

1.) Put 1 cup of bleach in a bowl and set it on top of the spindles in the bottom-middle of your dishwasher.
2.) Place all glassware that needs to be cleaned, at least as much as you can fit, in the dishwasher like normal. PUT NO METAL IN DISHWASHER!
3.) Run it through the wash cycle, but do not let it go through the dry cycle.
4.) Take out the bowl that contained the bleach, and fill it now with 1 cup white vinegar.
5.) Set the bowl in the same spot and let your dishwasher run through an entire cycle.

Also use a little less detergent - it will help as well.

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pull the bottom tray out, in the back portion of the center of the dish washer there is a plastic screen looking thing, you will need to take a 1/4 inch nut driver and take out the screw pull off the cover and clean out the drain,, there is probly some food particals in there , it does havea small blade inside there to help sut up fine food that gets thru but it doesn't do it all the time ,, make sure you put the cover back on before runnig the unit