Hi, thanks for this. I have a pdw 8480 j01ss GE profile dishwasher. It had a popcicle stick stuck in the grate to the pump inlet. I removed the stick but it doesn't drain all the way and therefore the glasses etc have soap film on them. Any Ideas?? I can't get the grate off without first removing the lower spray blade. How does one remove the lower spray wand?? It doesn't have any nut in the center. ?? Thanks. Jon

I found the problem!!! Evidently one is not suposed to put brand new glasses and dishes in the dishwasher with their stickers still on. ( It doesn't say so in the owners manual) The built in disposal simply whipps up this soggy paper and it's accompanying adhesive and makes a wonderful paper machet clogg. It was in everything. I got it out and beat the dog. ( we always blame the dog.) But anyhow I'm glad to have found this site and will probably be using it again. Thanks and keep up the good work. Loterig

Hi Loterig,

Good job finding the problem.

Jake

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