We had a garbage disposal back up and this caused problems with the dishwasher. We got the float reset thanks to this website and now it fills and runs again. However, it still will not drain. We cleaned out the lines and the impeller is turning smoothly. I don't know what else to try. It hums like it is trying to drain but does not.
Something might be stuck in the blades, and even though the impeller is working, the blades cant. That means there might be a blockage. Thats usually the reason why something wont drain. I'm not an expert, its just me trying to be helpful, I do "little fixes" around the house and have taken apart a sink before to clean out the drain. [find a butter knife once] You might have to take the disposal out to go over it.
SOURCE: SHU43 Bosch Built-in dishwasher
Try running citric acid (3 tablespoons) through.
You can get it from a drug store.
Or, run 1/2 cup vinegar through.
Do this in both the dish washer and the disposal.
After doing this try running some water into the disposal and then see if the next time you run the dishwasher if it still smells.
You could be having a problem with water not staying in the drain trap under your sink that is why if you run water and fill the trap, then you will find out if it was the dry trap that caused the smell from sewer gases backing up into the house trough the garbage disposal.
SOURCE: where is the float on bosch silver edition?
Hi, This model could well have two systems that will let it fill. One will be on the left hand side as you look at the dishwasher which will require you to remove the side panel. Start with this first as if it is the later version then it will be in the bottom of the dishwasher which will require you to remove the side panels to get to it. The switch in the first method will be a small micro swith and the other will be a large pressure switch located in the bottom. I would think it will be the first method.
Look at it and let me know how you get on.
SOURCE: bosch dishwasher shx55m with bottom tub full of water
The dishwasher really shouldn't pass any particles near large enough to clog the drain hose. It sounds more like a mechanical issue. Check the circuit breaker to make sure it's not tripped. See if you can hit a cancel button or something to make it drain. Try to run another cycle. If the computer is stuck or acting funny, trying cutting the power for a while, holding down a stop/reset/cancel button, or running a cycle that you don't usually run. I had this kitchenaid that would randomly refuse the normal wash cycle, but would run fine when you ran rinse only or something, then regular wash and everything would be fine again too. If the line somehow is clogged, there's a good chance it's right where the hose connects to the disposal or drain pipe.
Testimonial: "We ended up getting a Bosch repairman to come out. No fix we tried worked. Several parts replaced."
SOURCE: Bosch Dishwasher (SHE44C05UC) won't turn on
Just had the same problem, same model. Found the wiring below the front cover fried. So now I'm checking to see if anyone else had this happen.
Hi,
Blast water or air through it...
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