Dishwasher Steam Vent Leaking

Water leaking from the sides of the dishwasher.

Dishwasher steam vent leaking.

I have an lg dishwasher ldf6810st 01 the serial number starts with 712. After opening the door water leaks and forms a 1 4 cup puddle on the floor. My dishwasher has a vent in the top of the door which i suppose is opened during the dry cycle to allow steam moisture to escape. Open the dishwasher door and run your hand along the gasket to check for dried on food cracks or missing pieces.

Dishwasher was purchased back in 2008 and has been doing this since the beginning. Kenmore ultrawash dishwasher model 665 13742k601. Recently after running a load of dishes when i open the door about 2 3 oz of water leak from the vent and form a puddle on the floor. The water inlet assembly receives water from the water inlet valve and directs it toward the inside of the dishwasher tub via an open vent.

Get shopping advice from experts friends and the community. Get shopping advice from experts friends and the community. If the hose that connects the water inlet valve and water inlet assembly or the vent leading to the dishwasher tub is clogged clear them out to allow water to freely flow into the tub. The air vent is usually invisible to the eye so if you see a lot of steam rising around the dishwasher vent and also water escaping from it then it is probably your vent that is the problem.

This can be an indication that you need to make the vent bigger or that there is a problem with your waste disposal pipes.