*LC Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 My Fridgadaire dishwasher isn't draining all the water. It must been draining some as I ran it again (thinking someone had opened it before it finished) and it didnt overflow.I had this happen before and I called the company and someone told me some combination of buttons to push and it emptied it. I called, but they didn't know what I was walking about. They suggested checking the garbage disposal and turning off power to it. Did both of those with no luck. I soaked up all the water, about 10 beach towels worth, and then took out the screen and food trap over the drain. There was nothing struck in there that I could see. Poured water straight into drain, and it seemed to drain. Ran the washer with nothing in it, and the water did not drain. This water is clear. Originally, the water was cream color. Any suggestions as what to try next? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Maybe try looking up your make and model number with the problem on YouTube, and see if anyone else has a video/fix. We did with ours, and the guy walked us through step by step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 The actual drain line could be clogged or gunked up. Dh just took ours apart when we replaced the dishwasher that was broken for, oh, 7 or 8 years. YUUUUUUCCK! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 A kink in the drain line? A clogged filter? Definitely search your make/model online. We had a different problem with our dishwasher and were able to find a video on YouTube that helped fix it easy peasy. If all else fails, try a local appliance repair place. Ours was reasonably priced, prompt, and they fixed it right up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Could be air trapped in the drain line. Last time that happened to me I ran the machine empty several times and eventually it started draining correctly again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 On mine I clean the screen over the disposal grinder once a year. It gets covered over with junk and clogs. We have hard water, so I usually take apart the sprayers and things too while I'm at and get it all clean and tidy. It's a ritual. :) My favorite place to look for parts and videos is RepairClinic.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Mine gets guff in the place where the pipe hooks on to the drain sometimes. You just undo it and clear it out then out it back. But if you did get it to drain but it's not automatically I'd be wondering if there's something inside blocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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