PROBLEM:

Dishwasher Drains Immediately

ANSWER:

It's normal for your dishwasher to drain immediately when turned on. This occurs because the dishwasher activates its drain pump at the start of every cycle to remove any leftover water from previous cycles. The drain pump will operate for the first 36 seconds, regardless of whether there is water present or not. Afterward, the selected wash cycle will begin.

TERMS:

Drain Pump - A component responsible for removing water from the dishwasher during the draining process.