Beko Dishwasher Drainage Troubleshooting

Wear waterproof gloves while handling dirty water and food debris.

Remove the lower basket to access the base of the dishwasher.

Prepare hot soapy water for cleaning the removed parts.

Place a bucket next to the open dishwasher to catch dirty water.

Use a large sponge to soak up standing water from the tub.

Squeeze the sponge into the bucket and repeat until the base is mostly dry.

Lift the lower spray arm straight up until it unclips.

Set the spray arm aside for cleaning.

Turn the filter counterclockwise gently.

Lift the filter out of the sump.

Lift out the mesh cover under the filter and turn it over.

Inspect both sides for food, fat, and other debris.

Use the large sponge to remove standing water from the filter area.

Remove all food, fat, and loose items from the bottom of the filter area.

Look for small objects, such as rubber feet from pan supports, that could block the drain impeller.

Use a wet and dry vacuum cleaner, a turkey baster, the large sponge, or a brush to remove the last water and debris.

Use the brush to clean around the impeller opening.

Keep cleaning until the filter area is clean and free of debris.

Pull the inner filter out of the outer filter.

Wash the filter gauze with hot soapy water.

Wash the mesh cover with hot soapy water.

Use the brush or large sponge to loosen stuck debris.

Pour water into the lower spray arm and tip it both ways.

Keep rinsing the spray arm until water flows through it and the holes aren't blocked.

Set the mesh cover back over the filter opening.

Push the inner filter into the outer filter until the lugs clip into place.

Lower the filter into the opening.

Turn the filter clockwise about 45 degrees until it locks.

Check that the arrows line up and the filter feels secure.

Push the lower spray arm down until it clips in.

Place the lower basket back in the dishwasher.

Plug the dishwasher back in and switch it on.

Peel the sticker from the top of the dishwasher cleaner lid.

Lay the cleaner face down in one of the plate trays.

Push the basket in and select the hottest dishwasher program available.

Let the cycle finish to keep the dishwasher fresh and help clear small blockages.

Watch the drain outlet outside the property during the cleaning cycle if you can access it safely.

Confirm water flows from the dishwasher drain outlet.

Open the dishwasher when the cleaning cycle ends and check for standing water.

If water remains, keep the dishwasher switched off and check the drain hose and pipework.

Pull the dishwasher out far enough to reach the back.

Wiggle it left and right while pulling to move it gently.

Call a dishwasher technician if you can't access the back without straining hoses or cables.

Find the drainage hose running from the back of the dishwasher to the drainage pipework.

Keep the hose high and pull the end out of the drainage pipework.

Hold a bucket or tray under the hose before lowering it.

Look inside the hose end for blockages and remove any debris.

Clean the hose end and connection with a hot soapy sponge.

Refit the hose securely after it is clear.

Look down the drainage pipework where the hose was connected.

Use a phone with the LED light on to record inside the pipe if you can't see into it.

Clear any blockage you find before reconnecting the hose.

Call a dishwasher technician if you can't clear the blockage.

Place a bucket or tray under the U-bend if the dishwasher drain has one.

Unscrew the U-bend if the threaded joint turns freely.

Remove food, debris, and blockages from the U-bend.

Rinse the U-bend and reinstall it securely.

Look under the sink if the dishwasher drains into the sink pipework.

Find the sink U-bend at the bottom of the pipe.

Remove the U-bend if it is accessible and not glued.

Check for debris and blockages.

Clean the U-bend and reinstall it securely.

Reconnect the drainage hose to the drainage pipework.

Slide the dishwasher gently back into place.

Check the dishwasher for normal draining during the next wash.

Stop troubleshooting if the dishwasher still doesn't drain after the filter, hose, and pipework are clear.

Call a dishwasher technician if you're not confident replacing the pump.