FIXED MCSCD6B5 Countertop Dishwasher Water remaining after cycle.

[TinkerTantrum]

Model Number

MCSCD6B5

Brand

Magic Chef

Age

Less than 1 year

I've got a countertop dishwasher. It's an RCA, but it's made in the same place as all the other brands, including Magic Chef, that have the first generation style design for countertop dishwashers. (the different brands put their own name on these particular identical Chinese machines of unknown origin).

I've got the drain hose going down to the counter and into the sink without any rises, but there is still water remaining in the machine when it is done with the cycle. a couple ounces, under the filter. Is this normal for these machines? how common is it among dishwashers in general?

I can't put my faith in the cleaning of a machine that passes water from cycle to cycle. Even if you go the longest program, you still end up with just more diluted dirt water all over everything.

 

[Jake]

I've got the drain hose going down to the counter and into the sink without any rises, but there is still water remaining in the machine when it is done with the cycle. a couple ounces, under the filter. Is this normal for these machines? how common is it among dishwashers in general?

I haven't had any experience or training on these countertop dishwashers to answer that question for you.

But on undercounter dishwashers its normal to have a little bit of water in the sump where you can't see it after the cycle is complete.

 

[TinkerTantrum]

...on undercounter dishwashers its normal to have a little bit of water in the sump where you can't see it after the cycle is complete.

what is the reason for that?

does that mean this amount of water is carried over between the wash and rinse cycle?

 

[Jake]

Keeps the sump seal from drying out and cracking.

does that mean this amount of water is carried over between the wash and rinse cycle?

No, its clean water.

 

[TinkerTantrum]

omg, you have saved my life. this concern was vexing me profoundly, but now it looks like I can move forward with 'plan A'. Thank you.

 

[Jake]

Glad to help.