To determine if the drain pump is defective check the pump motor for continuity using a multimeter.
Lg dishwasher drain pump test.
It will be found behind the lower kickplate access panel.
The drain pump uses an impeller to force water through the drain hose.
Check if anything has gotten pushed against it or on top of it causing the hose to become pinched or kinked.
It may be necessary for you to open the dishwasher door to remove the screws but then close the door again to remove the panel.
The dishwasher will not drain properly if the drain hose is kinked.
Examining the drain pump will involve removing all dishwasher racks and checking down in sump to be sure nothing is blocking the drain.
Checking the drain hose depending on how the dishwasher is installed will involve removing the drain hose from the bottom of the dishwasher and visually inspecting it.
If the motor does not have continuity or if is getting power but won t run replace the drain pump.
Remove the screws you find in order to remove the panel.
In this video i show you how to test the drain pump on a front load washer that is not draining out the water.
This panel will be held in place with either two or four screws.
At the end of the cycle if your tub is still f.
Locate your dishwasher s motor.
If all clear the drain pump will need to accessed to see.
Inspect and adjust the drain hose to avoid kinks.
Lg drain pump dishwasher.
How to replace the drain pump in your lg dishwasher.
Swapping out the malfunctioning pump is the only way to fix the issue.
Look under the sink for a ridged or corrugated hose.
If the drain pump motor is not working the dishwasher won t drain.
How to replace the drain pump on the lg dishwasher on your own and save produced by scott the fix it guy with over 27 years of repair experience.