Samsung dishwasher filling and draining constantly
I've got a Samsung dishwasher (DW60M5050FW) that's a few months old and it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe). Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an engineer?
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Samsung DW60M5050FW fills and drains continuously, likely overflow protection activated
- The problem
- A Samsung dishwasher DW60M5050FW, only a few months old, was reported to keep taking in water and pumping it straight back out without starting a wash.
- Likely cause
- The accepted reply said this behaviour strongly suggests the anti-flood/overflow protection has been triggered, possibly by water in the base tray. Suggested possible reasons were a genuine leak, oversudsing, a filling issue, or water backing up due to debris.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to switch off and unplug the dishwasher, pull it forward if possible, check for water underneath or in the base area, inspect for obvious leaks around the door seal and hoses, clean the filters and sump area, and consider whether incorrect or excessive detergent/rinse aid caused foam. As the appliance is only a few months old, the strongest recommendation was to use the manufacturer’s warranty rather than dismantle it further. The exact repair was not confirmed.
- Checks to try
- Checked for water in the base tray/underneath
- Checked for obvious leaks around the door seal, inlet hose, drain hose and sink connections
- Checked whether the machine was leaning forward
- Considered whether washing-up liquid or too much detergent/rinse aid had caused oversudsing
- Removed and cleaned the filters
- Checked the sump area for debris
- Left the machine switched off to dry before retrying
Safety: Isolate the dishwasher from the mains before any checks. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
It does sound very much like the anti-flood/overflow protection has been triggered, but there are a few simple things you can check before calling anyone.
1. Switch it off, unplug it from the mains, and pull it forward if you can. If there is water in the base tray underneath, the dishwasher may think it has a leak and will keep draining. On a fairly new machine this can be caused by a genuine leak, oversudsing, or a filling issue.
2. Check for obvious leaks or signs of water underneath. Look around the door seal, inlet hose, drain hose, and where the hoses connect under the sink. Also check whether the machine is leaning forward, as water can sometimes run into the base.
3. Think about detergent use. If washing-up liquid has been used by mistake, or too much detergent/rinse aid is causing excessive foam, that can trigger this behaviour. If so, it may need clearing out and drying before it resets.
4. Check the filters and sump area inside the dishwasher. Remove and clean the filters, and make sure there is no debris affecting normal draining or causing water to back up.
5. Leave it off for a while and try again once dry. If the base tray has got wet and then dries out, some machines will start working again temporarily. If it returns, there is still an underlying fault.
Because it’s only a few months old, I’d strongly consider using the manufacturer’s warranty rather than dismantling too much yourself. If internal parts need checking, isolate it from the mains first, and use a qualified engineer for any mains-related work.
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Never work on a live appliance
Always unplug it at the mains before going near it with any tools.
Never attempt gas work
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