Just installed secondhand hotpoint DWF50 dishwasher wont empty properly just partially, will when drain pipe is lowered and pump makes a nose at the appropriate time. The filter is clean and I have run a dishwasher cleaner for grease. Plumbing is OK. Any ideas?

Christine Craig, February 2006

If you have a garbage disposer ensure that dishwasher connection to it is not clogged, next check the drain hose connection from the water pump to the disposer for a clog ( normally grease). If that does'nt work you may need a new pump or drain pump.

Kevin, February 2006