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Electrolux Dishwasher not draining

If your Electrolux dishwasher is not draining, or you have standing water left in the tub at the end of the cycle, start with the most common cause: clogged sump filters. A blocked coarse filter, fine filter, screen filter, or strainer in the sump can restrict water flow and lead to an Electrolux dishwasher clogged drain problem. If the filters are clear, the next likely issue is the drain pump. A failed drain pump motor or damaged impeller can keep dishwasher water from draining through the drain hose. After that, check the control board, since it supplies power to the drain pump and can stop the dishwasher from draining if it fails. Less common causes include a broken drain impeller, a bad drain solenoid kit that will not open the drain valve, or a drain valve clogged with debris or stuck shut. Whether your Electrolux dishwasher is not draining, has standing water, or the drain pump is not working, you can enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your specific dishwasher.

01 - Clogged Sump Filters

The sump assembly, located at the bottom of the dishwasher tub, contains the pump motor or motors to both circulate and drain the water. There are usually two filters in this assembly to strain food particles: a course filter and a fine filter. If the filters are clogged, the unit will get low water flow and poor washability. To clean filters, remove them from the sump and wash them with soap, warm water, and brush. If the filters are damaged, they should be replaced.
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02 - Electrolux Dishwasher Drain Pump

The drain pump uses an impeller to force water through the drain hose. If the drain pump motor is not working, the dishwasher won’t drain. To determine if the drain pump is defective, check the pump motor for continuity using a multimeter. If the motor does not have continuity, or if is getting power but won’t run, replace the drain pump. Drain pumps are not repairable—if the drain pump is defective, you must replace it.
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03 - Electrolux Dishwasher Control Board

A dishwasher's control board provides power to nearly every electrical component in the dishwasher. A faulty board may be unable to supply power to the drain pump, preventing it from drawing the water out of the tank and forcing it through the drain hose to the garbage disposal or sink drain pipe.
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04 - Electrolux Dishwasher Drain Impeller

The drain impeller pushes water through the drain hose and into the garbage disposer or drain line. If the impeller is broken, replace it.
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05 - Electrolux Dishwasher Drain Solenoid Kit

The drain solenoid opens the drain valve to allow the water to exit the dishwasher. If the drain solenoid fails the valve will not open causing the dishwasher not to drain.
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06 - Electrolux Dishwasher Drain Valve

Over time, the drain valve can get clogged with debris. To ensure that water can flow through the drain valve, clean out the valve. If the drain valve is clear of debris but it still won’t actuate, replace it. Drain valves are not repairable—if the drain valve is defective, you must replace it.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Electrolux dishwasher not draining and leaving standing water in the bottom?
How do I tell if the drain pump is bad on my Electrolux dishwasher?
Can a clogged filter keep a dishwasher from draining properly?
Could the control board cause my Electrolux dishwasher water not to drain?
How do I find the right drain pump or drain valve for my Electrolux dishwasher?

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