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Once reassembled (but before running a full cycle), pour 1 cup of baking soda into the bottom of the empty dishwasher. Follow with 2 cups of white vinegar. Let it foam for 15 minutes. Then pour a kettle of boiling water directly into the bottom. This loosens any remaining grease.

Look under your kitchen sink. There is a corrugated plastic or rubber hose coming from the dishwasher. It arches up (high loop) and then connects to either: how to clean out a dishwasher drain exclusive

If Phase 1 didn't solve the issue, the clog is deeper in the system. Once reassembled (but before running a full cycle),

1. Check the Sump Area

2. The Baking Soda & Vinegar Flush

3. Inspecting the Drain Hose (Advanced)