Rinse it under hot water to remove grease and food particles.
The best way to deal with a clogged drain pump is to prevent it in the first place: dishwasher drain pump clogged
Once upon a kitchen nightmare, the Smith family dinner party was a resounding success—until the finale. As the last guest departed, the homeowner, Dave, loaded the dishwasher with the confidence of a man who’d just hosted the perfect evening. But as the machine hummed to life, it didn't sound right. Instead of the rhythmic swoosh of water, there was a desperate, guttural gargle. Rinse it under hot water to remove grease and food particles
If the filter is clean but the water remains, you need to check the pump itself. Depending on your model, you can access this in two ways: But as the machine hummed to life, it didn't sound right
Don't jump straight to the pump. Check the drain filter at the bottom of the dishwasher tub for food particles. Next, check the drain hose (usually connected to your garbage disposal or sink drain) for kinks or clogs. If these are clear and water remains, it’s time to check the pump.
From now on, you will rinse your plates with the reverence of a surgeon. You will run the garbage disposal before starting the cycle. You will clean the filter monthly. Not out of fear, but out of respect.