How do you fix a GE dishwasher that won’t drain?

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How do I force my GE dishwasher to drain?





To force your GE dishwasher to drain, follow these steps:

  1. Press and hold the start button for 3 seconds.
  2. Listen for the draining sound and wait until it stops before checking to see if all the water has drained.
  3. Repeat the process if there’s any remaining water.


Why does my GE dishwasher have water in the bottom?

Drain Hose is Blocked or Kinked. A dishwasher’s drain hose connects the dishwasher to the sink drain or garbage disposal to flush used water during a wash cycle. If the hose is kinked or blocked by debris, it can restrict the flow of water, and you’ll notice the dishwasher has standing water after cycle ends.

How do I clear a clogged GE dishwasher?

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How do you test a dishwasher drain pump?





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What causes water not to drain from a dishwasher?

It’s likely the result of a full garbage disposal that won’t allow the drain water to enter from the machine, so it backs up in the bottom of the dishwasher. Barring that, the problem is probably a kink in the drain hose, or a clog in the hose, the drain, or the air gap.

Why does my GE washer not drain?

A kink or clog in your washing machine’s drain hose could be interfering with water flow and preventing your machine from draining properly. To inspect the drain hose, turn off the power to the washer, disconnect the hose (have a bucket ready to catch any water), and check the hose for damage or obstructions.

Where is the drain filter on a GE dishwasher?

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How do I know if my dishwasher drain pump is broken?



If your dishwasher has a timer, turn the timer dial to the drain portion of the cycle to run the drain pump. Listen for the drain pump running. If the drain pump runs but doesn’t pump water and the drain path is clear, then the drain pump is likely bad.

How do I know if my GE dishwasher pump is bad?

When the drain pump is faulty, your GE dishwasher will not drain. To check the drain pump you will need to use a multimeter and see if there is continuity. If there is no continuity, or if there’s power but it won’t run, you’ll need to replace the drain pump.

How do I know if my drain pump is working?

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How do you clean a GE dishwasher drain pump?



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How do I test my GE washing machine drain pump?

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How do I know if my washing machine pump is clogged?

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How do I know if my dishwasher hose is clogged?

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Where is pump filter on GE washer?



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