Locating Source of Dishwasher Odor


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Old 05-06-04, 09:59 PM
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Unhappy Locating Source of Dishwasher Odor

I have a Frigedaire dishwasher and there is a terrible odor coming from its cabinet location. We have checked inside the unit and found nothing (no food, grease,etc.). What is our next step?
 
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Old 05-07-04, 08:32 PM
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There is a basket down in the bottom on some models to keep large chunks of food and vegetation from entering the pump housing.


Check this area, and also remove the bottom panel under dishwasher to inspect for vermin or possible leaking onto wood floor causing this.


Sometimes chunks of debris get stuck between the door and edge of cabinet and eventually get stuck behind the unit where it is not visible. Check into that also.
 
 

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