[jcuster]

When turning the dishwasher on, it seems to fill with water, but not completely full and is leaking out the drain hose the whole time. I am wondering what the problem is... the water valve, the motor pump, or drain pump. The drain seems to make noise, but when you cancel it drains all the water. I tried to turn the motor and it turns. When it begins to clean it doesn't pump the water to the top. I am thinking it's the motor pump, but maybe because there is never enough water in the tub it won't run. Anyone have any suggestions ? Thanks

[ApplianceJunk]

The water level should be just below the heating element.
Check your drain hose to make sure at some point it is higher then the water level in the tube.

[jcuster]

I don't beleive it is.. how can I check the drain hose ? I hear the water draining all the time and when I open it, it's pretty empty.. If there is not enough water will the pump still push water to the top rack ? Thanks for the help,,,