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I could use some suggestions on this dishwasher..

It was not draining so I took out the hose and sump and check ball.. it was coated with grease and hardened cornbread powder?

I even turn the impeller and it does not appear to be stuck at all. I put everything back and ran the dishwasher..

it still would not drain!

I am curious to know how to check the check valve for this unit.. It is integraged with Manufacturer Number 8520839..

thanks in advance

[Gene]

Does it wash?

Did you clean the ball?

Gene.

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washes fine.. just does not drain..

I cleaned the ball and the sump area.. How do I determine if the check valve is good or bad?

I may have to take the pump assembly out to check (I hope not).. is there a trick to removing the sprayer assembly?

thanks in advance

[Gene]

How much water is left inside the dishwasher?

Where the drain hose is connected to? Do you have an air gap installed on top of the sink?

Gene.

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a lot of water.. 1 to 1.5 inch..

the drain hose is connected directly to the garbage disposal.. no air gap installed on top of sink.

thanks again

[Gene]

Disconnect the drain hose from the garbage disposal and put it in a large bucket. Check how it will drain.

Gene.
P.S. Did you replace the garbage disposal recently?

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No the garbage disposal is old..

I will put the hose in the bucket and check.. Since I am out of town for a few days..

just curious..

if there was no flow, what should I check next?

else what if there was very little flow?

[Gene]

One more thing you may want to check: does the motor run when the control calls for drain?

Gene.

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stupid question here but how do I activate the drain function?

this dishwasher only has the rotary knob and drain function is not on it..

[Gene]

The motor in this dishwasher is reversible what means it turns in opposite direction for drain. Slowly turn the knob. The motor should stop for a few seconds and switch from wash to drain.

Gene.