My dishwasher wont drain. I hear the solenoid engage but dont hear the pump pumpout the water. Is this a pump problem? What can i do to troubleshoot? Thanks.
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I do not think it is a pump problem.
This unit has a single pump that does both the wash and the drain so if the unit washes then the pump is OK.
If the pump does not run during drain then odds are it is a timer problem.
If it does then you may have a plugged drain or a problem with the wash/drain flapper.
FYI: The way it works is the timer activates the solenoid for a couple seconds. This pulls the solenoid plunger down and moves the flapper to the drain position. The water pressure then holds the flapper in the drain position till the unit is empty. Then the springs pull the flapper back to the wash position (plunger up).
Thanks for the reply Denman.
You think it the timer not the pump? As long as the water is coming in and not draining the pump is ok? I will need the timer then and not the pump. Thanks for your response in advance. I will try that.
[COLOR=“DarkRed”]You think it the timer not the pump? As long as the water is coming in and not draining the pump is ok? [/COLOR]
Not really. The important fact is if the pump is running during wash.
If it does not run ever than it could be the pump.
If the pump just buzzes then it could be something jammed in the chopper etc.
The pump is running and supplying water and fills up the dishwasher. When the drain cycle goes it activates the solenoid but does not pump the water out. The timer knob is going it’s on cycle and turns as the timer cycles. How can I check and clean the chopper? Let me know. Thanks.
[COLOR=“DarkRed”]When the drain cycle goes it activates the solenoid but does not pump the water out.[/COLOR]
Check that the flapper valve is moving into the drain position when the solenoid plunger is down.
the only difference between wash and drain is that in wash the water is directed up through the wash arms by the flapper and in drain it is directed out the drain.
So if it washes then it should drain if the flapper is OK.
Also have you checked that the drain is OK and not plugged.
I checked garbage disposal and also the hose i dont see any clogged. How to i check if the flapper open or close? is the flapper inside the pump assembly? Let me know Thanks.
Yes it is in the pump housing
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Click on the picture and a new page will open with more views.
Look at the center view and you can see it on the left hand side of the pump throat. It has the little black tip in the center.
I was looking at the center image. Do i need to take it apart to be able to clean it out? Do you have the step by step procedures on how to take it apart and put it back? I’m trying to avoid purchasing a new dishwasher if i can get this one working again. let me know. Thanks.
You have to remove the spray arms to see the flapper.
The following should help
http://appliancejunk.com/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=320
You have to join the site to download the manual but it is free and this is a very good site for manuals and other info for the appliance repair DIYer.
There is also some info on this site
http://www.applianceaid.com/dishwash.html
To see the chopper you remove the cover (Item 506 i Section 3).
take note how the internal piece goes in. If you reinstall it the wrong way then the chopper will eat it.
To ensure the drain is clear unhook the drain hose at the house plumbing and let it drain into a pail.
Be sure to hold the drain hose securely and put a towel or rag over the pail so water does not splash all over.
Looking over your previous posts you say that water is entering the machine when you start it.
This is confusing because if it is not pumping out water should not enter the unit. The machine would be full of water and the float switch which prevents over filling would kill power to the water valve.
Thanks for the response. Yes when i turn on the dishwasher it goes on to wash cycle and start the wash cycle. The tub gets water filled and the float prevents it from overflowing. When it gets to the drain cycle the water does not pump out and i hear and see that the solenoid enages but the water does not pump out. That’s when i get confused on what is not working corrrectly, the pump, solenoid or the timer. Let me know. Thanks.
Sorry but we are just going in circles.
You said the solenoid pulls down. Correct?
If yes then it is working.
You said the pump runs and washes. Correct?
If yes then it is working.
You said that it runs through the cycle. Correct?
If yes then we at least know that the timer motor is OK.
If the unit washes and during a drain cycle the solenoid pulls down and the flapper valve moves to the drain position and the motor is running.
Is this what happens?
If yes then there is a plug in the drain system.
I am sorry but I just do not get it.
If the tub is full of water and the overfill switch is deactivated (float up) and then you start another cycle. Then I do not know how it takes in more water when it is already full unless it is at least pumping out some water but you said it is not pumping out water.
[quote=denman;647093]Sorry but we are just going in circles.
You said the solenoid pulls down. Correct?
If yes then it is working.
[COLOR=blue]This is correct.[/COLOR]
You said the pump runs and washes. Correct?
If yes then it is working.
[COLOR=blue]This is correct.[/COLOR]
You said that it runs through the cycle. Correct?
If yes then we at least know that the timer motor is OK.
[COLOR=blue]Yes the wash cycle is working[/COLOR]
If the unit washes and during a drain cycle the solenoid pulls down and the flapper valve moves to the drain position and the motor is running.
Is this what happens?
If yes then there is a plug in the drain system.
[COLOR=blue]This is what im not sure. when the drain cycle starts i see the solenoid pull down but the water does not drain at all. When it was working before i can hear the sound of the pump pumping out water and water comes out of the garbage disposal sink drain. But this time this is what’s not working. [/COLOR]
[COLOR=blue]Let me know. Thanks for your help[/COLOR]
Hello I am in a similar situation with a GE Nautilius GSD4260J00SS:
Zero drainage–disconnected drain from disposal to bucket, wash works, cycle knob turns, solenoid clicks but I am not sure if it is supposed to stay down (it doesn’t) or just pop back up (it does). Removed sump cover and no obvious clogs.
Also, float does not seem to work as it will fill with as much water as it could.
Good thing for wet vacs!
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Try draining it into a pail it sounds like a plugged drain.
travelnwander
Please start your own thread as your problem seems different even if the final result is the same. Also your unit id different as it has a piston and nut assembly.
The solenoid should stay down during the drain.
please see my explanation of how it works in my first post.
Hello denman. What do you mean a plugged drain? Please elaborate. Thanks.
That there is a plug somewhere in the train system.
Could be the drain hose, could be where the drain hose attaches to the disposal etc.
Thanks. I will check that.
GSD4200J00BB Dishwasher pump question
I cleaned out the sump because of a odor problem last night, and pulled out the sump liner part which has a plate extension on one side of it, I think it goes on the inlet pump side.
Found the little cutter blade part loose in the bottom of the sump, and I put it back on the shaft with the blade side out from the pump, so the blade side is against the plate part of the sump liner.
Today I checked on your site and saw the little cutter blade as a part on the pump diagram, but could not tell from the diagram that I did it right. Should the blade have been loose in the first place, and is that the way it (and the sump liner) should fit against each other?
Thanks!
Sorry but not quite sure how you put it together.
But if you click on the pump’s picture a new page will open with mode views of the pimp. You can then expand the one which shows the chopper.
It shows the tighter curve of the chopper on clockwise.