Dishwashers - Not Draining

Issue

  • Dishwasher Not Draining
  • Dishwasher Draining Issues
  • Dishwasher water left in unit
  • Water in the dishwasher after it runs

Applies to

  • Dishwasher

Solution

Is this a newly installed unit?

  • Make sure the drain hose was installed properly.
  • FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE: Dishwasher Drain Hose Guide

Is the unit connected to a garbage disposal?

  • Verify the knockout plug has been removed to allow proper drainage.

Did unit stop in the middle of a cycle?

  • Stopping in the middle of a cycle without pressing the Start/Cancel option will not allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle and drain properly.
  • Restart the cycle to allow the unit to complete the process or press the CANCEL button.
  • When was the last time you cleaned your Glass Trap and Filter?
  • When a filter get's clogged it may cause draining issue.
  • For more information refer to Dishwasher Glass Trap and Filter Guide

Has the drain hose been bumped or moved?

  • A kink in the drain line can cause drain issues or water to pool in the bottom of dishwasher after the cycle is complete.
  • For more information refer to Dishwasher - Drain Hose Guide.

IF YOU WERE UNABLE TO RESOLVE YOUR ISSUE

  • For units installed within the past 30 days, please refer back to your installer to resolve this issue.
  • For units installed after 30 days please contact us to schedule service.

Was this article helpful?

Register Your Appliance

Let's make it official! Take the first step to becominga part of the Frigidiare Familty

Register now

Guides & Manuals

Find product support and manials for your appliance.

Find your manuals

Contact us

Need more support? Our team is here to help.

Call or Chat