Hotpoint fdw85 dishwasher. Thinks it's a coffee machine!

[mortabre]

Hi,
So our Hotpoint fdw85 dishwasher is misbehaving.
No error messages. Runs any program. But no water comes through. It just makes a bubbly gurgly noise, like a coffee percolator!
I disconnected and tested the water inlet, and the water is coming through fine.
Any ideas appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

 

[rocks1]

Tip the dishwasher on its side does water run out of the base. Also if there's water in the tub under the filter then the circulation pump has poss gone.

 

[mortabre]

Tip the dishwasher on its side does water run out of the base. Also if there's water in the tub under the filter then the circulation pump has poss gone.

Thanks for the reply.
There wasn't much water in the base, but yes, some did leak out when I put it on it's side.
What does that suggest?

 

[rocks1]

Try it now it might fill. Sounds like the base is flooded.

 

[mortabre]

Try it now it might fill. Sounds like the base is flooded.

Nope. Still makes the coffee percolator sound a few minutes after starting.
No error message though.
Any other ideas???

 

[rocks1]

Circulation pump gone. It's not spraying the water round just bubbleing away.

 

[mortabre]

Circulation pump gone. It's not spraying the water round just bubbleing away.

That makes sense. Thanks for the help.
A new one is £100!!!
Do you think it would be worth me replacing the brushes maybe?
This is the old dilemma I suppose. Throw money at an old appliance, or invest in a new one???

 

[rocks1]

No brushes in them at all. Complete unit.