Customer Support 7 days a week

Welcome Guest! You can not login or register.

Notification

Icon
Error
2 Pages12>
Will not drain water
Options
Go to last post Go to first unread
Brand: Whirlpool Age: 5 - 10 years
Previous Topic Next Topic
hagop  
#1 Posted : Monday, February 4, 2008 4:11:02 PM(UTC)
hagop

Rank: Member

Groups: Registered
Joined: 2/4/2008(UTC)
Posts: 3
I have a whirlpool quiet partner 1 dishwasher. The water will not drain completely during the drain cycle. I have to restart from the drain cycle again to drain the water completely. I have checked for restrictions in the drain hose and everything seems alright. Could this problem be the timer? The water does drain but I have to do it twice. Please help this thing is driving me crazy. The model # is DU920PWKQO
Back to top
Sponsor
See inside of your appliance - diagrams and part photos for virtually every model.

powered by AppliancePartsPros.com 		 
Back to top  
Gene  
#2 Posted : Tuesday, February 5, 2008 12:18:41 PM(UTC)
Gene

Rank: Advanced Member

Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators
Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC)
Posts: 27,455

Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)
The first thing I would check is the air gap (if any) on top of the sink.

Remove the cover and the top piece and check for clog.

If there is nothing wrong then the problem is a clogged check valve (#15 on the pump & motor break down diagram).

Remove all water from the dishwasher.

Remove the bottom panel.

Remove the drain hose from the check valve (be prepared for some water on the floor).

Unscrew the check valve and make sure it's clean.

Here are the break down diagrams for the Whirlpool dishwasher Model DU920PWKQ0

Gene.
Back to top
hagop  
#3 Posted : Tuesday, February 5, 2008 2:03:37 PM(UTC)
hagop

Rank: Member

Groups: Registered
Joined: 2/4/2008(UTC)
Posts: 3
Thanks Gene,
I will let you know how it goes.
Back to top
hagop  
#4 Posted : Friday, February 15, 2008 7:13:45 AM(UTC)
hagop

Rank: Member

Groups: Registered
Joined: 2/4/2008(UTC)
Posts: 3
Gene,
You are the best:)
That's exactly what it was. I found 2 little plastic pieces inside the check valve and removed them. Now the water drains perfectly. Thanks for all your help.
Hagop Ashjian
Back to top
Gene  
#5 Posted : Friday, February 15, 2008 8:22:52 AM(UTC)
Gene

Rank: Advanced Member

Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators
Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC)
Posts: 27,455

Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)
I'm glad you were able to fix it.

Gene.
Back to top
crash  
#6 Posted : Tuesday, May 6, 2008 5:07:43 PM(UTC)
crash

Rank: Member

Groups: Registered
Joined: 5/6/2008(UTC)
Posts: 1
Hi,

Have same problem and symptoms of above poster. Found a little bit of gunk at the end of the check valve but I find it hard to believe thats the problem.

One poster mentioned that the check valve unscrews..are you sure? There is a tag right around the check valve stating that the valve is not to be removed from the dishwasher.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated - model DU915PWKQ0
Back to top
Gene  
#7 Posted : Wednesday, May 7, 2008 1:07:03 PM(UTC)
Gene

Rank: Advanced Member

Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators
Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC)
Posts: 27,455

Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)
Yes, the check valve is screwed in and you can unscrew it for cleaning.

After you will screw it back in, put a few cups of water into the dishwasher and make sure it's not leaking.

Here are the break down diagrams for the Whirlpool dishwasher Model DU915PWKQ0

Gene.
Back to top
FRANCESstreet  
#8 Posted : Tuesday, May 13, 2008 7:31:56 PM(UTC)
FRANCESstreet

Rank: Member

Groups: Registered
Joined: 5/13/2008(UTC)
Posts: 2
Gene,
my helper misplaced the screws that hold the bottom covers on, can you tell me what size i need to get from the local hardware store?
It is part number AP3084773 #36 on the diagram.

Thanks

This was an easy repair!
Back to top
Gene  
#9 Posted : Tuesday, May 13, 2008 7:44:55 PM(UTC)
Gene

Rank: Advanced Member

Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators
Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC)
Posts: 27,455

Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)
FRANCESstreet,

What is the model number of the dishwasher?

Gene.
Back to top
FRANCESstreet  
#10 Posted : Tuesday, May 13, 2008 7:51:16 PM(UTC)
FRANCESstreet

Rank: Member

Groups: Registered
Joined: 5/13/2008(UTC)
Posts: 2
Sorry it is a DU915PWKQ0, and I need the 4 screws that hold the bottom two plates on.
Back to top
Users browsing this topic
Guest (5)
Similar Topics
maytag washer will not drain water (Washer Repair)
by mathy10544 12/13/2015 8:54:09 PM(UTC)
GE washer will not drain water in Spin Cycle (Washer Repair)
by a1handy 3/21/2012 2:11:55 PM(UTC)
maytag sometimes will not drain water (Washer Repair)
by takloss@msn.com 12/30/2011 6:49:56 PM(UTC)
Will not drain water (Dishwasher Repair)
by merlin6543 10/27/2011 7:41:08 PM(UTC)
2 Pages12>
Forum Jump  
You can post new topics in this forum.
You can reply to topics in this forum.
You can delete your posts in this forum.
You can edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You can vote in polls in this forum.

Privacy Policy | Powered by YAF.NET | YAF.NET © 2003-2024, Yet Another Forum.NET