Dishwasher - Excess Suds

If suds (bubbles) or soap foam are present when your open your dishwasher, turn off the dishwasher and allow suds to dissipate. This may take several hours. 

 

Cause: Using the wrong type or too much detergent can cause over-sudsing. The suds may push water out of the dishwasher, causing leaks or flooding conditions. Only detergent specifically designed for automatic dishwashers should be used.

 

To get rid of the suds, follow option 1 or 2:

 

Option 1 (preferred method):

1. Add one gallon of cold water to the tub, close and latch the door to the dishwasher.
2. Next, pump the water out:
   • Mechanical models - Unlatch the door and slowly turn the dial until a drain cycle is reached. You will hear a click when you have reached the drain cycle (normally heard right before the dry cycle). Latch the door and let your dishwasher pump out completely.
   • Electronic models - If the cycle is complete - Close and latch the door. Select any cycle and start dishwasher; wait 10 seconds then push Start/Reset to pump out the dishwasher. The drain cycle will take up to 90 seconds. If mid cycle (dishwasher is beeping with door opened) - Close and latch the door. Press Start immediately to begin the pump out.

 

Option 2:

1. Sprinkle several tablespoons of non-dairy coffee creamer over the suds. The fat in the creamer will help break down the bubbles.
2. Wait five minutes for the suds to lessen.
3. Follow the steps in Option 1 to flush out the dishwasher.

 

Note: The process for either option may need to be repeated several times to flush all the suds causing material down the drain

 

See your Owner's manual for proper use of detergents and rinse agents.