Whirlpool dishwasher won't drain

[Brand0P]

Have a 2.5 yr old dishwasher (whirlpool model #DU850SWKT0) that won't drain.

Have removed the drain hose and checked for debris, but all is clear. I assume that the pump is not working correctly. It fills fine, but doesn't drain, and my dishes get clean. Was wondering if there is a way to check the pump for failure. If not, will it be easier to replace the motor and pump together?

Also, there is a loud noise, kind of like grinding, coming from the motor, and that needs to be replaced because the 'slinger' is broken.

Any help would be appreciated.

[Jake]

Hi,

Yes sounds like a pump issue if you say everything else is clear.

The Pump and Motor come as a assembly:

http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=1265&N=523022 (http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=1265&N=523022)

Jake

[Brand0P]

Jake,

A question, I found a pump and motor assembly on ebay for a good deal, but was wary because the part numbers don't match up. The seller says that it is compatible with over 170 Whirlpool models and the pictures are very similar. Pump part# is 3369011. On most sites I found, the part number for my model was 3369015. Would the pump 3369011 be compatible with my dishwasher?

Thanks if you can clear this up for me.

Brando

[jeff1]

Hi,

**3369011**

Comes up as a housing...http://www.repairclinic.com/dbimages/00000077/00021871.jpg



**3369015**

Comes up as whole assembly...http://www.repairclinic.com/dbimages/00000040/00011873.jpg

jeff.

[Brand0P]

Hey guys,

Just an update. I ordered the motor/pump assembly for this model dishwasher and the part came in today. When I got home from work, I removed the old motor/pump assembly and was inspecting it (I know, I know, I should of done this in the first place:(). Lo and behold, I found the root of my problem. The drain impeller was being obstructed by a toothpick and wasn't allowing it to operate properly, i.e. pumping the water out at the end of the rinse cycle. Needless to say, I was initially aggravated that I had bought a pump that I didn't need, but after much thought, I went ahead and installed the new assembly. The motor needed to be replaced anyways since the slinger is broken, so I didn't spend that much more in getting the pump and motor together. All in all, it was a satisfying feeling to not hear the slinger grinding while the motor ran, and that my dishwasher no longer has water at the end of a full cycle. Not bad for an amatuer, and I want to thank Jake and Jeff1 for helping diagnose this problem!

Cheers,

Brando

[Jake]

Glad you got it going!:cool:

Thanks for giving us a update,

Jake

[jeff1]

Good job! :)

jeff.