20 Most Recent Siemens 24 in. SE25T250 Free-Standing Dishwasher Questions & Answers

I have now managed to remove the side panel. The removal of the top was needed before the side could be dealt with. The top remaval is shown in the instructions for the unit. Two ligs at the rear need to be pressed in using a screw driver. The top then will slide to the rear and lifts off. This procedure is for the Siemens model SE25T850GB08 however I suspect that the model this case is attached to would be the same. I've now resolved my issue in this case. I still however have not been able to resolve the water draining problem.

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More often than not when any dishwasher motor will not turn, it is the motor start capacitor at fault. It is quite rare for the main wash pump to seize.The start cap is a cylinder about the size of a D size battery and would have 2 to 4 wires going to it.It may look like it is melted, or maybe not. But usually will only cost you a few dollars from an appliance part store or ebay. just make sure you get the correct mF rating.

The fan is connected to the armature of the motor and if it will not move then the motor is seized. Possible because the seal in the pump has failed and water has rusted the armature to the fields of the motor. Suggest you consider a new pump unit.