Thread Number: 41025
KA KUDI21 won't fully drain... |
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Post# 606798 , Reply# 1   6/28/2012 at 01:12 (4,319 days old) by mike_g (Aberdeen SD)   |   | |
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PS: I haven't used an air gap on the plumbing. The drain hose links to an outlet in the sink drain just below the counter. |
Post# 606809 , Reply# 2   6/28/2012 at 05:00 (4,319 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Yeah the check valve should be in the closed position except when draining, so that's not your problem. Experts should be showing up here with things to troubleshoot.
As long as you're down there, you can replace the check valve with a currently available GE part that will fit. Spray arm action can be compromised when the valve doesn't close anymore. I may be able to locate the part number if I do some digging and if nobody else posts it here. |
Post# 606824 , Reply# 3   6/28/2012 at 07:21 (4,319 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)   |   | |
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Disconnect the hose from the drain connection under the sink to check if the connection is plugged with grease buildup, etc. A friend had this problem because she did not operate her dishwasher often enough. The grease eventually hardened and plugged the drain connection completely. I cleaned out the connection, reattached the drain hose and voila, the dishwasher was draining again.
Gary |
Post# 606825 , Reply# 4   6/28/2012 at 07:24 (4,319 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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The KD 21 DWs had very few drain pump problems as the drain pump impeller is made of SS and is very durable. Assuming that the drain hose from the CV is clear it is possible that a piece of broken glass, metal, bone etc is stuck in the outlet of the drain pump housing, which will require the pump to be dissembled and inspected. |
Post# 606866 , Reply# 5   6/28/2012 at 13:08 (4,319 days old) by mike_g (Aberdeen SD)   |   | |
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Thanks for the thoughts. I will give it a try and post back. |