Pull the dishwasher's bottom rack out to expose the drain area. Use a soft scrub brush to remove any noticeable debris.

Loosen the dishwasher drain hose clamp and disconnect the drain hose (usually it's the one with ridges) from the pump. Try to blow through the hose to make sure it's clear. Note: If the hose is ...

Step 2: Prepare the electrical and plumbing ... creating a mess in my brand-new dishwasher. The drain hose needs to be higher than the water line in the sink, otherwise wastewater can backflow ...