My Kenmore Ultra Wash dishwasher will not drain. Any suggestions?

Jerry Garland, July 2007

Well, I fiddled with it some and it now drains. But only when I fiddle with it. And I'm not able to get it to spray/wash...the dial just ticks away.

So...it will fill with water, tick through the wash/spray periods, and then the unused water will drain away.

Christine, July 2007

Its possible the drain pump is blocked. If you find the end of the flexy waste pipe which comes out the back of the machine and blow down it it should blow the blockage back into the machine, failing this there maybe something lodged in the propellor which needs removing. if this doesn't work it is probably the waste pump motor itself which has failed. you can buy the part from www.commercialdishwashersuk.co.uk or www.easicook.co.uk

Jeremy Staniforth, July 2007