Kitchenaid dishwasher doesn't vent out the door. instead it vents out between the wall and backsplash. could it be the door vent with motor?

SOURCE: Water Leak at vent area in door...

On this model the vent is open and shut by a wax motor. The vent should be closed tight during the entire wash cycle and the first 6 minutes of the drying cycle. Check the operation, make sure there is not a bunch of gunk restricting it. If you are handy with a meter check the resistance of the motor. It should read approx. 2100ohms. Another reason for leaking at the base is oversudzing. Also check the upper spray arm for cracks or splits shooting water into the vent area. Catriver...post back.

SOURCE: vent cover removal from Kenmore 17252 dishwasher door, for cleaning

kayzy If you remove the bottom kick panel you'll find the pouch with technical data on the inside part of it. You will find a complete instruction how to remove the vent. Gendos...post back

SOURCE: Miele G646 dishwasher. This dishwasher

Yes solved by pulling door apart. There is a small drain tube from the bottom of the ventilation vent, which had some blockage.

Cleared it put door back together and now works just like new.

Cheers
Nic

SOURCE: Miele G868 dishwasher - leaks from front panel air vent

Hi all,

I have had the same problem. Here is what I've done. Take the door apart (a whole bunch of screws on the side of the door). The front panel will come off and you will see a rubber tube. Take it off and blow it out. Then take the blower out (you need to unscrew the inside of the blower). Take apart the blower and clean it out.

Good luck.

SOURCE: dishwasher maytag 945 awq

Door gasket or sealOver time, door gaskets and seals harden and lose their ability to seal properly. You can't repair the seals. You need to replace them if they've begun to leak.