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Kyle Forsythe Posted on May 04, 2009
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Smelly dishes from Kenmore Ultra Wash

I have a kenmore ultra wash quiet guard 4. The dishes come out smelling like pond water. We are on city water and get the same smell with all cycles. Do you know if there's a solution to this problem?

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If you post the model number of your dishwasher plus its approximate age (in years) I can help more.

But the most common cause is a weakening pump motor. On many dishwashers, the wash pump motor is also the drain motor. Replacing that motor / pump assembly will solve the problem. While you are replacing the pump, check the heating element to confirm that it is not shorted out or broken.

For now, add a cap full of bleach to the water _after_ the initial dishwasher fill cycle ends and the wash cycle begins. White vinegar would also work, but this will not fix your problem.

Good Luck!

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