My Dishwasher was in the middle of a load of washing.

I noticed that it was not doing anything - except making a low humming sound - the 'wash in progress' light was on. I noticed a smell coming from the dishwasher - similar to if you burn plastic on an element.

When I opened the dishwasher - there was some water pooling in the bottom - none of the dishes were clean.

I have tried to flush the hose by adding more water into the disher - the water does not drain out.

If I turn the dishwasher on and off - I get the light 'Wash in Progress' on and the humming noise.

What is wrong? Can I fix it?

I am 'guessing?' that the hose has blocked and then the pump has burnt out - but really am no handy woman... advise would be great.

Thanks if you do reply to my query.

Alison Daley, June 2008

I have a Kleenmaid Brandt dishwasher and the top part of the dish drawer doesnt wash the dishes properly, it leave a sandy substance in the glasses, the bottom which holds the plates washes correctly, I have pulled apart the whole dishwasher and cleaned everything but it still appears, how do I fix it

help

Lisa, January 2011

I HAVE FOUND WHEN THIS HAPPENED TO ME I WAS TOLD TO BUCKET ABOUT TEN LITRES OR SO OF WATER SO AS THE PUMP HAS SOMETHING TO PUMP ,,,,I DID THIS AND BUGGER ME IT STARTED AGAIN

NEIL, June 2008