Model KDUE60FVSS3. Water comes out of motor opening on bottom when running. Motor housing has calcium buildup. Removed motor, seal looks okay, way to much water to be coming through seal.
Water Inlet Valve
If the dishwasher is leaking water the water
inlet valve might be defective. If the water inlet valve sticks open, it
will allow water to fill the dishwasher continuously. Some customers
report that they see clean water filling the bottom of the dishwasher
after it's been sitting all night or for a couple of days. If this
happens, turn off the water that is supplying the dishwasher. This is
normally a valve under the kitchen sink. Then, replace the water inlet
valve, it cannot be repaired. The water valve needs at least 20 lbs
pressure to shut off properly. If your water pressure is to low
replacing the valve may not solve the problem.
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Center Wash Arm Assembly
If the dishwasher is leaking water, the
center wash arm assembly might be cracked or split. This can allow a jet
of water to spray toward the door seal, causing a leak. If a crack or
split in the center wash arm assembly is found, replace it. There isn't
any glue that will hold the part together inside the dishwasher.
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Lower Wash Arm Assembly
If the dishwasher is leaking water the lower
wash arm assembly might be defective. If the lower wash arm has a crack
or split on the end, it can force water to spray directly toward the
lower part of the dishwasher door. Then, the water can be forced under
the door and onto the floor. Check the lower wash arm for any cracks or
splits and replace it if necessary. Also make sure the screws are tight
in the wash arm support. If the screws are loose, water can spray out
the side of the pump and cause a leak.
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Upper Wash Arm Assembly
If the upper wash arm assembly is broken or
cracked it can cause water to spray very forcefully toward the seams of
the door, causing a leak.
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Door Seal
Every dishwasher door has a door seal. If the
dishwasher is leaking water, it might be that the door seal is
defective or worn out. Try closing the dishwasher door on a dollar bill
and see if the door seal is making good contact all the way around the
door. If not, replace the door seal. If the door seal is good or has
been replaced and there is still a leak check the door hinges. If the
hinges are bent the door will not close properly and the hinges will
need to be replaced.
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Dishwasher Door Gasket
Every dishwasher door has a door seal. If the
dishwasher is leaking water, it might be that the door seal is
defective or worn out. Try closing the dishwasher door on a dollar bill
and see if the door seal is making good contact all the way around the
door. If not, replace the door seal.
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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: leaking FDW60
Had a similar problem when I removed the lower spray arm for replacement (see http://www.fixya.com/support/t234402-fdw60_dishwasher ) and didn't put the centre retaining nut back. It might be worth checking the lower arm is screwed in tightly as the retaining nut prevents water escaping.
SOURCE: Leak from dishwasher
I currently had the same problem with mine and the culprit was the boot that screws on to the spray arm which serves as the seal from the spray arm to the motor.To find out spin the base of the spray arm loose and take off the screw tightened clamp that holds the boot to the motor. Mine had dry rotted and leaked very badly.The part as only about $10. Hope this helps
SOURCE: bosch dishwasher motor keeps running no water
Hola Lewis!
This is such an easy repair, you'll be shocked and surprised! The reason this is happening is that the computer or timer has detected a "flood" condition and has permanently energized the drain pump to clear the "flood".
What you'll need to fix it...
1.) Shop-Vac (for vacuuming water) with a crevice tool (like one of these)
2.) T20 Torx bit with a driver. Torx sizing here. (You can get a set at Home Depot or Lowes)
All you gotta do now is get down on the floor and remove the kick panel. Then remove the screws holding the water valve and lift it up out of its' plastic holding. Now your shop-vac w/ crevice tool can be used. Stick the crevice tool in there (about 10") and vacuum up all the water that's been trapped in the basin. (you may need a flashlight to see what's going on back in there...) After the water is gone, your DW will work fine.
Here's how it works... About 10" behind the inlet valve is a "float" made of styrofoam. When water gets into the basin, the float rises and eventually trips a "flood condition" switch. This switch shuts the unit down and will only allow the drain pump to operate. So what you want to do is get the water out of the basin.
There may be a reason for the basin flooding, though. Suds (caused by too much (or the wrong) detergent), an actual water leak from the valve, etc... So after you get the water out of there and the unit is working again, you may want to monitor it (like, only run it when someone is home) for a while just to make sure that a real flood does not occur.
Hope this helps.
SG
SOURCE: Motor runs when door is open- water does not come in- seems stuck
depending on the brand and mdl the unit may be equipped with an overflow safety. If ther is water under the dishwasher in the floor pan then the sensors will trick the dishwasher into thinking it is leaking. Check under the kick plate . if it is moist then take a hair dryer and dry it up up until there is no moisture at all. This should cancel out the pump command and you can start over .
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