Dishwasher not draining
Dirty water stays at the bottom after the programme ends, sometimes with an unpleasant smell. It's usually linked to clogged filters or the drain path, or to a pump fault.
Symptoms you may notice
- Standing water at the bottom
- Bad smell when opening the door
- Programme stops before finishing
Possible causes
- Clogged bottom filters
- Blocked drain hose
- Faulty drain pump
Parts that may be involved
FiltersDrain pumpDrain hose
Error codes linked to this fault
There are no verified error codes directly linked to this fault in our tables yet.
This is awareness information to help you understand and describe the problem, not a final diagnosis. We don't publish disassembly or repair steps; diagnosis requires a qualified technician to inspect the appliance.