How To Unlock A GE Dishwasher - Kitchen Seer

Draining is an important part of the cleaning cycle. It removes dirty water at different stages to ensure that the dishes are clean.

One of the most common issues that you could encounter with your dishwasher is finding that there's dirty water standing at the bottom. This means that the cleaning process won't be complete. This points to a drainage problem. There could be different reasons for this. You can check the following parts of your dishwasher to determine what's causing the water not to drain.

Drain hose

The drain hose is the passageway that connects your dishwasher to the sink or garbage disposal where the dirty water and food debris will then be flushed towards your main drainage system. If there's a blockage in the drain hose, the dirty water won't be able to pass through on its way to your drainage. You can disconnect the drain hose from its attachments. Remove the blockage using a long wire to help you reach the right spot.

Drain filter

The drain filter sifts through all the dirt and food debris that passes through it. It ensures that large food particles do not make their way to the drain hose so that they won't cause obstruction. Check if the drain filter is dirty when you're experiencing draining issues. It needs to be cleaned every after use so that dirt won't accumulate in this portion. This will allow water to drain smoothly.

Drain pump

The drain pump is run by a motor and has an impeller to be able to push water out of the dishwasher. If these components are damaged, this kitchen appliance won't be able to drain water. You will know if the motor isn't running with the help of a multimeter. If this device shows no continuity, then you have a problem with the motor and you would need to have it replaced. Check also if the impeller is dirty. It could be that food and dirt have already accumulated in this section, that's why the impeller cannot perform its job.

Connections

As mentioned earlier, your dishwasher is connected either to your sink or garbage disposal. Check if there are blockages on these connections, particularly on the air gap and garbage disposal. You can flush water down the garbage disposal to get rid of obstructions along the way. Brush off the dirt on the air gap cap. Remember, any accumulation of dirt or food debris in these areas will prevent the continuous flow of water from your dishwater to your main drainage system.

Final Thoughts

There may be different buttons to press to unlock your GE dishwasher depending on its model. Check which buttons are available in your unit or read your manual to be sure.

For more resources regarding your GE dishwasher, you may visit the following links:

How Long Should A GE Dishwasher Run? [Inc. On Normal]

How To Clean A GE Dishwasher Filter