Is
your dishwasher leaking water on the floor? Often there is a simple
solution to this problem:
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Position
the dishes so that the surfaces direct the away from the door.
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Don't
overfill the dishwasher. Water can't drain properly when the
dishwasher is too full.
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Don't
use soap made for handwashing dishes like Dawn or Palmolive.
They encourage foaming which causes leaks.
A
faulty door seal can cause leaking, Try tightening the screws that
hold the seal to the door panel. If this doesn't work, the seal
will have to be replaced. The front panel usually has to be removed
first. Be sure the seal is the right fit for the dishwasher model
you have. Adjust the door hinges to ensure a snug fit. Don't fit
too tightly as this can cause a leak.
Remove
the service panel that is just below the door. Check the connection
between the drain hose and the dishwasher for leaks. Tighten with
a screwdriver.
Check
for leaks around the water-inlet valve as well as around the kitchen
sink drain connection.
Make
sure the dishwasher is level. Place a level on the inside bottom
of the dishwasher. If it out of level, remove the service panel,
unscrew the dishwasher from the countertop, pull out the dishwasher
and adjust the leveling feet accordingly.
Any
more leaking problems require a Service Person to check.
