My whirlpool dishwasher is not draining (model s62nxplp-7653). I checked the hose and did not find a blockage. When I disconnected the hose from the pump the remaining water drained out so I dont think it is blocked internally. When I push the drain/cancel button the motor hums for a few seconds then clicks and shuts off. I paid $300 for the machine 3 yrs ago and a service call is gonna run me about $250 so I dont think it makes sense to go that route. Any ideas? I really appreciate the help.
Very likely the problem is a clogged check valve (the piece where the drain hose is connected to at the pump). It is shown as #15 at the [B]diagram[/B]. Unscrew the check valve and check it inside.
I did that. The check valve was fine. What alarms me is when I push the cancel/drain button the motor hums for a few seconds, clicks and shuts off without draining any water. Is it possibly the solenoid? Thanks for the help.
…when I push the cancel/drain button the motor hums for a few seconds, clicks and shuts off without draining any water. Is it possibly the solenoid?..
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There are no solenoids. The motor has the overload protection which makes such clicking sound.
If there are any water marks on the motor, it had a slow water leak for some time, which caused damage to the motor bearings and/or windings.
If there are no such marks, then remove the top parts from the pump and check for a foreign objects inside and/or broken impellers.
Gene, I was able to take off the pump cover (no14) and the screw and seal (no12) but for the life of me I cant figure how to get the impeller cover off. When I try to turn it with a vice grip it feels like its turning the motor. There must be a hex underneath I need to grip to get it off?