How do I clear a blockage in my dishwasher?

How do I clear a blockage in my dishwasher?

Blocked Drain

1. Turn off the water and electrical source to the dishwasher.
2. Remove the front kick plate.
3. Slide a shallow drip pan under the interior of the dishwasher.
4. Locate and remove the drain hose.
5. Run water through the hose.
6. Replace the drainage hose and turn the water and electricity back on.

Can you put Drano in a clogged dishwasher?

Drano is for clearing clogged sink, tub and shower drain pipes. You should never put it in the toilet, and you definitely should never try to unclog a dishwasher drain with Drano. A dishwasher has a pump that actively flushes water out of the appliance.

Where is the filter on my Maytag dishwasher?

To access the dishwasher filter, remove your lower dish rack to expose the bottom of your dishwasher. You can find the filter in a back corner of the tub bottom, or around the base of the bottom spray arm.

Will vinegar unclog a dishwasher?

You can try a homemade solution of vinegar, baking soda and hot water to unclog a dishwasher. Pour one cup of vinegar into the basket, followed by half a cup of baking soda. Let it sit for 15 minutes before pouring boiling water down the basket to see if the clog clears.

How do I remove the filter from my Maytag dishwasher?

To remove the dishwasher filter:

1. Turn the Upper Filter Assembly ¼ turn counterclockwise and lift out.
2. Grasp the Lower Filter in the circular opening, lift slightly, and pull forward to remove.

What to do if your Maytag dishwasher is clogged?

A broken drain motor or a clogged drain hose can also cause standing water in your dishwasher. Both of these issues are better left to the professionals. Call a service technician to check it out for you. Need a service call for your Maytag ® dishwasher? Call customer service at 1-800-688-2002. Hours of operation:

Why does my dishwasher have a clogged filter?

If you have a clogged dishwasher, your dishwasher filter might be the source of the clog. Tough food particles or wet chunks of paper from container labels can get caught in the filter and keep water from draining. As a first step, clean the filter, then rerun the dishwasher to see if it drains.

Why does my dishwasher keep water from draining?

Tough food particles or wet chunks of paper from container labels can get caught in the filter and keep water from draining. As a first step, clean the filter, then rerun the dishwasher to see if it drains. The filter is located at the bottom of the dishwasher.

Where is the drain filter on a dishwasher?

As a first step, clean the filter, then rerun the dishwasher to see if it drains. The filter is located at the bottom of the dishwasher. Some dishwashers tuck it in the back corner, while other filters can be found around the base of the bottom spray arm.