Why is my Bosch Dishwasher Not Draining?

Turn power off to the dishwasher from the circuit breaker before you start working on it.

Check the bottom area of the machine first and try to remove the accumulated water manually using cups. Then look for any debris, paper scrap etc. in the drain section. In some cases this problem can be resolved by cleaning the dishwasher. If little water and no debris are found, then this may not be a major issue as the machine is designed to intentionally keep some water in order to prevent seal.

If Dishwasher door is not locked properly, then you may find a problem with the draining. Try opening door and closing it once again to check the performance, if still not draining, then you must replace the door latch.

Component failure can be checked by spotting error in drain line, motor, drain valve, belt, pump, solenoid assembly, and air gap. If your model is old and driven by belt, then check if the belt is not broken or misplaced from the normal position on pulley. Try to fix it back to the position .See if you check these components and call up Electrician to rectify the problem as soon as possible.

A dishwasher contains a drain plug (a small insert made from plastic body) in the garbage disposal area. This plug should not be inserted and hence you should remove it immediately in case you find it inserted.

You will find the drain hose located between the pump and drain line. Remove this hose and check whether it is blocked or not. Removal is easy as the hose is held with clamps only and so can be easily removed. You simply need to loosen the clamps, take out drain hose and check for blockage. If you cannot remove it or find any other issues, then call plumber to repair the issue.

Check if the pump is running properly or not. Make sure you switch ON the dishwasher this time. All other above steps were done without power but this step needs it to check motor functionality. If you hear a hum like sound, then motor can be an issue which cannot be resolved without replacing the dishwasher or motor. Always use motor recommended by manufacturer only.

When you use dishwasher to clean your dishes, the drain valve receives power while in the draining cycle only. Make sure power is present at the solenoid valve which opens up and allows drainage of water through it. If the valve is not working properly or receiving power then it may be time to call in a professional.

Many models of dishwashers under £300 have drain pumps with an integrated with check valve. This Check valve has a piston and nut assembly which normally moves freely in up and down position. If  the water is not draining you may have problem with in the piston and nut assembly. You will find this assembly located at the bottom of the tub which is present beneath the cover of pump. You can remove this assembly by simply removing 4 screws. A tight seal is formed by this assembly and piston in-down position and if this seal is not properly fitted then this is why the dishwasher wont drain.

Some of the older and new models come with a mechanical timer to carry out various cycles of operations. This Mechanical timer controls the dishwashers functions including the drain pump motor and solenoid valve. You can easily find this timer on the front panel of Dishwasher door. If you want to get a better understanding of the concept, then you can look for wiring and schematic diagram in order to identify and rectify the correct contacts of mechanical timer responsible for controlling the drainage cycles. Continuity can be tested using basic Analog or Digital Multi-meter and in case of any discrepancy, please contact Manufacturer.