dishwasher question

[rh71]

Do dishwashers have some kind of "waste bin" where all the food particles go (for us to empty manually) or does it go down the same drain the water leaves at ?

 

[broon]

The ones I've seen drain into the sink drain. The three I have owned all drained into the disposer side.

 

[JDub02]

I think it goes down the drain .. at least mine does. I've been searching for a "waste bin" but haven't found one. I do know there is a mesh like filter on the bottom where the water drains at .. it needs cleaned off every now and then. I usually just rinse the dishes off really well before they go in the dishwasher.

 

[AmericasTeam]

I've never serviced mine. I always thought the waste went into the disposal and from there went down the drain.

 

[z0mb13]

better to rinse the dishes first

 

[richardycc]

maytag ones are supposingly have a grinder built-in so it won't clot up drainline, not sure if other brand of dishwashers have this feature.

 

[Ornery]

Our 16 year old Kitchenaid has a course screen to catch any broken glass, or other items that might harm the impeller. That must be emptied manually. Everything else goes into the sink's drain, above the trap.

 

[cyclistca]

I goes to the same place as all those sock of yours that disappear.

 

[Cerebus451]

Originally posted by: richardycc
maytag ones are supposingly have a grinder built-in so it won't clot up drainline, not sure if other brand of dishwashers have this feature.

My Kenmore has this as well.