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