Asko D1706 Dishwash pan full, leaking

[bingo]

Hi all,  just week I've had two occurrences where the pan of my trusty D1706 Asko dishwasher has been full (and overflowed). After drying it all out and looking for  leaks during all cycles and drains I am stumped.

Attached to the inside top edge of the steel access panel there's a line of spongy foam padding (looks like carpet pad) which was saturated. There's also a plastic "drip sheild" (part #8058486) that I presume is to catch drips from above. 

I don't think the door was open or full of water any more than normal use, but this wet foam is my only clue. Does this point to any solution for any of you veteran Samurai?

Thanks, Steve

[bingo]

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[Rhubarb Tau]

If the padding on the back of the toe-kick is wet, I think you've found your leak, or at least source of overflow. The toe-kick is shaped to direct any water that overflows from the wash tub into the pan, to trigger the float switch. If the padding at the top of the kick is wet, the unit has overfilled and the excess water was funneled down into the pan.

I'd check the inlet valve for weeping when off (look at the grill on the right side of the unit, see if there's a trickle of water coming down). If not, check the normal fill levels. Start several wash cycles (let it drain and fill), then look at the fill level against a reference point in the tub (the diverter take-off tube is a good one, if this unit has it). Compare the fill levels from a handful of fills, and if there's more than ~1/16" variation, might want to put the unit in time-fill.

If it comes to that, post the ART number (107...) and we can give you directions.

[Tim M]

Check the float switch itself.  Does it move up and down, or is it stuck.  When it moves, do you hear a click?  Remove float part and clean out gookus.  If there is a click, you might still want to test the switch itself.

[bingo]

I'm away for a few days and I will check and get back to you. Thanks for the replies.
Rhubarb:  are you referring to the 4" dia circle with louvers on the right wall?  It looks dry now but it hasn't run in 2 days. What part of the cycle would it be tricking? ANd what's a time-fill? (I'm just a DIY homeowner)
Tim M: Should l feel behind the power junction to find the float? 

[Tim M]

4 hours ago, bingo said:

Tim M: Should l feel behind the power junction to find the float? 

Oops forgot this brand doesn't have a float in the tank.  It has a pressure switch underneath.

 

 

 

Part 341 here:

 

http://www.guaranteedparts.com/picture_library/Asko/dishwashers/D1706 (WHITE).pdf