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Here are some solutions for GE built dishwasher when water will not pump out of machine:
During the wash and rinse modes of the cycle, soiled water falls down the back of the tub and into the filter area. The water comes through the filter and back into the tub. During the wash and rinse periods all ( we hope! ) the water will pass through the filter. The soil will settle into the collection chamber and is held there. When the dishwasher goes into the pump out mode the water in the sump is pumped through the collection chamber. This closes the piston valve to the inside of the tub. The pump flushes the collection chamber of all the food soil and pumps it down the drain. A check valve is located in the drain line port. This valve allows the water to flow in the drain direction only and prevents the water from coming back into the tub. The drain line check valve must close in the back flow direction or the piston valve in the collection chamber may not reopen into the tub after the pump out is complete. Water should "fall" through the filter and go back into the tub....the heavier food particles go down into the chamber and are collected.
Just had a similar problem with my Frigidaire FDB834RFS0 model. Dishes were not getting clean. Noticed some detergent still remaining in the dispenser after completing a wash cycle. Checked the water level during several cycles and noticed it was barely visible in the bottom of the tub. Decided to remove the water supply valve and solenoid to check it, thinking I would probably have to buy another one. Took it apart and found there is a mesh water strainer on the inlet side that was full of bits of junk. Cleaned it out and decided to reinstall to see if it made a difference. Noticed immediately when starting the next cycle that I could hear the water gushing into the tub. The water level rose significantly and the result was clean dishes and no left over detergent in the dispenser.
You need to clean the stationary "brush" that collects lint and debris from the water during the cycle. The brush can be seen around the tub directly touching it along the bottom/front of the device. Right were I pour my detergent in, after the cloths are in there. To remove the debris I use a bottle brush. You can expect to use trial and error for your attempts. As far as the water being left.... My device has always left water in the bowl. I periodically just run a cycle with no cloths and bleach...HOT.....Mine is not spinning at the moment...again....I think its another call to the local dealer....AGAIN....
Below is for Whirlpool/Kenmore, u might find it helpful. Some
machines have a small trap door on left front bottom, coin trap.
The
filter on your pump is probably clogged with lint and stuff. You have
to remove the bottom front panel, 3 torx screws underneath.The
panel will drop and come off.Drain off the excess water
from the drain pipe you see. The white filter cover is right in front.
Get yourself a good plastic bag to collect water. Unscrew the filter
cover and twist the filter out. Clean out all the stuff and put it back
in carefully.Check your pump too, comes after the filter.
On
some models the filter is located ‘inside’ the big hose from the bottom
of the tub.This takes more time to clean.
The filter on your pump is probably clogged with lint and stuff. You have to remove the bottom front panel, 3 torx screws underneath.The panel will drop and come off.Drain off the excess water from the drain pipe you see. The white filter cover is right in front. Get yourself a good plastic bag to collect water. Unscrew the filter cover and twist the filter out. Clean out all the stuff and put it back in carefully. On some models the filter is located ‘inside’ the big hose from the bottom of the tub.This takes more time to clean.
Next run your washer with 2 cups of bleach, hot water.After it starts agitating stop the washer & let it remain for 2 hours.Then continue the wash. Try using powders for 'front loaders'
Some water always remains in the bottom of the DW (al least with most DW) but here is some help....
GE dishwashers will have a sump
entrance screen ( #4 ) that should be
removed and checked for any gookus, see 1 or 2 screws on the cover top, which is
behind the lower spray arm. Almost all ( some newer GE dishwashers have a separate
drain pump and motor - but for our purpose, we will talk about the most
common GE dishwashers ) GE dishwashers have a drain
solenoid ( #1 ) that can fail and stop
the draining. If the solenoid cannot pull in the silver plunger, the drain port
will not open to allow the motor and pump assembly to drain the water out. The
solenoid can be ohmed
with an ohm meter for continuity, or tested to see if it is receiving 110-120 volts AC. Many GE
dishwashers have a self
clean filter ( #3 ) inside at the back.
The draining water must pass through a plunger in the self clean filter body.
This can get clogged up, or the plunger may twist and distort and not allow the
draining water to get past. The filter can be removed from the inside and the
plunger will twist out of the self cleaning body for testing/checking. Next obstacle
for the draining water in the back
flush valve ( #2 ). This valve can twist
or distort and block the water flow as well. The drain port will need to be
accessed to check this flapper valve, the drain port will untwist from the self
clean filter body. All hoses in-between the items mentioned above and the drain
hose itself all the way to the house plumbing should be checked for
restrictions.
Some extra filter, draining tips and pictures....
During the wash and rinse modes of the cycle, soiled water
falls down the back of the tub and into the filter area. The water comes through
the filter and back into the tub. During the wash and rinse periods all ( we
hope! ) the water will pass through the filter. The soil will settle into the
collection chamber and is held there. When the dishwasher goes into the pump out
mode the water in the sump is pumped through the collection chamber. This closes
the piston valve to the inside of the tub. The pump flushes the collection
chamber of all the food soil and pumps it down the drain. A check valve is
located in the drain line port. This valve allows the water to flow in the drain
direction only and prevents the water from coming back into the tub. The drain
line check valve must close in the back flow direction or the piston valve in
the collection chamber may not reopen into the tub after the pump out is
complete. Water should "fall" through the filter and go back into the
tub....the heavier food particles go down into the chamber and are collected.
Here
is a link for you to check out...I have all this info in my data base
but since it is in PDF format it does not translate well to this
format...
http://www.applianceaid.com/gedishdrain.html
I hope this helps...good luck and ggod day...please rate my effort......thanks....The Fang.
The manual says that's normal: "A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated."
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