Written by Marijn
Edited on
18 February 2025
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12:56
How do you reset the water stopper of a dishwasher?
The water stopper closes of the water supply of your dishwasher in the case of leakage or a short circuit. With the 4 steps in this article, you can easily reset the water stopper. That way, your dishwasher will be up and running again in no time.
Reset water stopper in 3 steps
With the steps below, you can reset the water stopper. Check if your water stopper is separate or built into the hose.
- Step 1. Close the faucet
- Step 2. Detach the water hose
- Step 3. Push the red pin
- Step 4. Attach the water hose
Check the manual for the precise steps of your dishwasher.
Step 1: close the faucet
First, you close the faucet. Place a bucket underneath the faucet, so you can capture any leaking drops. Unplug the connector from the dishwasher.
Step 2: detach the water hose
The water stopper is attached to the faucet separately or built into the hose. In both cases, unscrew all parts from the faucet.
Separate water stopper
Built-in water stopper
Step 3: reset the water stopper
How to reset the water stopper depends on your dishwasher. In the manual, you can read how to reset your water stopper exactly. Do you have a separate water stopper? This often has a colored pin inside. Press this pin. Is the water stopper built into the hose? Take the cover off with pliers. Clean it and place it back.
Separate water stopper with red pin
Built-in water stopper with cover
Step 4: attach the water hose
You can now attach the hose again. Keep the bucket below the faucet. If the hose isn't attached properly, you can still collect the water. After, you can carefully open the faucet and check if it leaks. You've now reset the water stopper.
Article by Marijn
Dishwasher Expert.
