Drain !!top!! | Dishwasher Clogged

Before doing anything, remove the bottom rack. Use a cup or a wet/dry vacuum to remove the standing water from the bottom of the tub.

If you have an air gap (the chrome cylinder next to your faucet):

If your unit drains into a garbage disposal: dishwasher clogged drain

: Rinse the filter under hot water and use an old toothbrush to remove grease or stuck-on particles.

: Pour a gallon of hot (not boiling) water into the bottom and run a short rinse cycle. 💡 Maintenance Tips Before doing anything, remove the bottom rack

A clogged dishwasher drain is one of the most common household appliance issues. It prevents the machine from cleaning effectively and can lead to unsightly backups of dirty water.

Ensure the hose hasn't been crushed or kinked behind the machine. Straighten it out if necessary. : Pour a gallon of hot (not boiling)

To clean it: first, remove the bottom rack. Using a cup or a towel, bail out any standing water. Then, twist the filter counterclockwise and lift it out. What you find will likely be a horror show of congealed grease, eggshell fragments, glass shards, and a fuzzy biofilm of forgotten food. Rinse the filter thoroughly under hot tap water, using an old toothbrush to scrub the mesh. Also, reach your fingers into the filter housing (the well in the floor of the dishwasher) and remove any debris. This simple act—cleaning the filter—solves roughly 80% of all “standing water” problems.

: Scrape off large chunks, but leave a little soil—modern detergents actually need it to work.