Dishwasher Drain Check Valve

This video provides step by step instructions for replacing the check valve on whirlpool dishwasher model wdf550safs.

Dishwasher drain check valve.

Wear work gloves to protect your hands. The drain hose on many dishwashers includes a check valve that prevents water from backing up into the dishwasher sump through the drain hose. Test the valve by pushing on the valve bracket to make sure it moves freely. For kitchen aid kenmore whirlpool kenmore elite roper estate inglis kenmore.

If the check valve is damaged water may initially drain out of the dishwasher while the drain pump runs. If the drain pump motor is not working the dishwasher won t drain. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. Otor for continuity using a multimeter.

D ishwashers either have a single direction motor or a reversing motor. The drain pump uses an impeller to force water through the drain hose. If your motor has two or three wires it is a single direction motor. The most common reason for replacing t.

If the motor does not have continuity or if is getting power but won t run replace the drain pump. You might find the check valve in the upper sump assembly or next to the chopper blade assembly. Drain hose and check valve wpw10358302 carries the drain water from dishwasher. If you have a valve bracket see photo your dishwasher has a drain valve.

Dishwasher drain hose check valve. To determine if the drain pump is defective check the pump m. Get it as soon as wed oct 7. How to check a dishwasher s drain valve and its solenoid.

Check for a valve bracket. The check valve prevents water from flowing back into the tub. Only those with a single direction motor have a drain valve. Disconnect the power source to your dishwasher before you conduct this or any other check.

Models with a reversing motor pump the water out of the dishwasher when the motor runs in the reverse direction. Wd24x10018 dishwasher piston nut assembly for ge hotpoint kenmore dishwasher check valve ps260690 wd24x220. Either unplug the unit from the wall outlet remove the appropriate fuse from the fuse box or flip the appropriate breaker in the circuit. How to check the drain valve.

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