Margo My dishwasher (Kitchenaid model # KUDP01DLBT0) does not drain completely at the end of a wash cycle. I have to push the cancel button to get it to drain. We already cleaned all the drain hoses, so there isn't a blockage of any kind. When I press the cancel button, the dishwasher displays "2" for the "2 minute" drain cycle, and the dishwasher drains for the full 2 minutes whether it needs to or not. It makes a horrible rackety sound while it is still trying to drain when there isn't any liquid left to drain. The dishwasher is 8 years old. Could this be a problem with the electronic control panel? If not the control panel, what could be causing this problem? Thanks!
Answer Margo, You're going to need to remove and check the drain pump WP661658 and housing for debris, that could be causing the noise and the poor drain performance. Drain pump noise level will incease once the water is drained, but the "horrible rackety sound" is indicative of a problem. " Removing the Drain Pump Motor 1. With one hand, press back on the plastic tab that holds the pump motor from rotating. 2. With the other hand, rotate the pump motor counterclockwise approximately ¼ turn. The pump motor will now be free of the pump assembly." Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Monday, November 12, 2012