A little while into the wash, the dishwasher starts making a groaning noise and doesnt seem to be moving much water through the sprayarms, and leaves sand size residue on dishes. After checking obstructions inside the unit, blocked spray arms, etc, I noticed that water was slowly emptying out of the drain into the disposer while it washed. I pulled the unit out to make sure the drain hose traveled up high before it entered the disposer; it does. I snaked the hose to make sure there was nothing partially blocking it, causing a vacuum; nothing. While I had the drain hose off, I wiped the flapper and the area where it seats even though those areas were clean, after which I ran a cycle and it performed perfectly. But the next cycles, it was back to not performing, and draining out during wash. Any suggestions?
Adrian for Model Number MDB6601AWB
Answer Hello Adrian. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the drain pump is bad and will need to be replaced in the unit.
Hello I have a Amanda quite series 300 (model MDBM601AWS) and I've been reading some threads here about other people having similar problem with this washer leaving a few inches of water on the bottom of the washer after loads. So I Order a new drain pump part number (6-917641) it came today installed it and it still doing the same problem. I also checked the drain hoes if it's cloged but it's fine, so does anyone here Have Solution please help. Thanks
TOAN303 for Model Number Mdbm601aws
Answer Hello Toan303. Check and see if the water in the drain pipe is backing up and not allowing the dishwasher to drain out the water. If so, you will need to clean out the drain pipe. If the sink is draining fine, and is not backing up, you will need to replace the drain hose 99002652 on the unit. Before replacing the drain hose, remove it from the sink and drain the unit into a bucket and see if the water comes out strong. If not, and the pump is running, the drain hose will need to be replaced.
The machine allows clean water to slowly seep in between uses. I have been advised that Flordia's quality water has created deposits in the control valve. I believe the part I need is the drain pump AP43642336, but need to confirm as it is the clean water coming in. -- please confirm. Thanks
Ed Walker for Model Number mdbh945aww
Answer Ed, Your post description indicates that the water inlet/fill valve 6-920534 is the issue, not the drain pump. Deposits and debris in the water/plumbing accumulate on the diaphram in the fill valve and allow the water to "seap" through the valve and into the tub. Good Luck and Thanks
The water wasn't draining, so we purchased a new pump. Now when we plug it in, the pump runs all the time. What could the problem be?
Gene for Model Number MDB8600AWW
Answer Hello Gene. Check and make sure the float is not stuck and the switch for the float is good and not causing the pump 6-917641 to stay on. Hope this helps.