Candy Dishwasher: not draining
What is this symptom?
Is your Candy Dishwasher not draining properly? If you're noticing standing water at the bottom after a wash cycle, it could be due to several common issues such as a clogged filter or a blocked drain hose. These problems can disrupt the drainage process, leaving your dishes soggy and unclean. Let's explore the potential causes and solutions to get your dishwasher back to optimal performance.
Important Tips for Candy Models
- Candy troubleshooting identifies clogged filters, drain hose blockages, and pump malfunction as drivers of non‑draining.
Possible Causes
Clogged filter/trap
How to Identify: Standing water with visible debris in filter area; filter appears blocked or dirty.
Part: Filter and drain trap
Blocked or kinked drain hose
How to Identify: Water remains; hose has sharp bends/kinks or blocked when tested with water flow.
Part: Drain hose
Clogged or jammed drain pump
How to Identify: Pump hums but no water exits; debris visible at pump inlet impedes impeller movement.
Part: Drain pump and impeller
Faulty drain pump motor
How to Identify: Pump does not run when drain cycle starts (no humming, multimeter shows abnormal resistance.
Part: Drain pump motor
Sink drain or garbage disposal blockage affecting backflow
How to Identify: Water fails to drain from dishwasher and sink drain is slow/clogged.
Part: Sink drain / garbage disposal connection
DIY Solutions
Clean the dishwasher filter and trap
- Turn off the dishwasher power.
- Remove bottom rack and locate filter at tub bottom.
- Twist and remove the filter; rinse under warm water and scrub debris.
- Replace filter and run a short drain cycle to test.
Inspect and clear the drain hose
- Turn off and disconnect power.
- Pull dishwasher out to access rear hose.
- Check hose for kinks and straighten them.
- Disconnect hose and run water through to check for blockages; clear debris if present.
- Reconnect hose securely and test drain cycle.
Next step
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Confirm the diagnosis before ordering. An error code can identify the system involved, but it does not prove that a specific part has failed.
Most relevant component to inspect
Drain Hose
Carries waste water from the drain pump to your home's standpipe or sink drain.
- Typical part-only price
- $15 - $30
- DIY difficulty
- Easy
- Estimated time
- 15-30 mins
Where can I find the model number?
Check the rating label around the door, lid, frame, rear panel, or inside the appliance cabinet. Use the complete model number, including suffixes.
Verify the complete model and part number on the retailer's compatibility page before ordering.
Other parts options
Check related components first; use model search as a fallback.
Drain Pump
Pumps waste water out of the appliance during the drain cycle.
Model-compatible Dishwasher parts
Enter the complete model number to browse compatible replacement parts. This is a model-based parts search, not a diagnosis that a specific component failed.
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Optional routine care
Maintenance supplies
These products support cleaning or routine upkeep. They are separate from the possible repair components above and are not claimed to fix this error code or symptom.
Dishwasher Cleaner and Descaler
Supports routine removal of mineral scale, grease, and odor. It is maintenance, not a repair for a failed pump, valve, or control.
Braided Dishwasher Inlet Hose
For replacement of an externally damaged supply hose. Verify connection size, length, and appliance installation requirements before ordering.
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Professional Repairs
Replace faulty drain pump
Address plumbing backflow or connected drain issues
When to Call a Professional
Preventive Maintenance
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Clean filter: Clogs and drainage issues
Frequency: monthly -
Check drain hose condition: Kinks and blockages
Frequency: annually
Frequently Asked Questions
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References & Sources
Community Analytical Insights
Guidance from available sources; statistical claims are shown only for samples of at least 10 discussions
Common Issues Reported by Users
- Clogged drain filter or sump
- Blocked drain hose
- Faulty drain pump
User Suggested Solutions
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1. Turn off the dishwasher and unplug it. 2. Remove the bottom rack to access the drain filter. 3. Unscrew and remove the drain filter, then clean it thoroughly under running water. 4. Check the sump area for debris and clean it out. 5. Reassemble the filter and test the dishwasher.
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1. Inspect the drain hose for kinks or blockages. 2. Disconnect the hose from the dishwasher and the sink drain. 3. Use a long brush or a plumber's snake to clear any obstructions. 4. Reconnect the hose and ensure it is secure. 5. Run a cycle to check if the issue is resolved.
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1. Unplug the dishwasher and remove the lower spray arm. 2. Access the drain pump by removing the cover. 3. Inspect the pump for any visible damage or blockages. 4. If the pump is faulty, replace it with a new one. 5. Reassemble the dishwasher and test.
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Sources
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