The Leak Lasted About Five Minutes, Then Stopped by Itself

• The dishwasher had operated for about two years before the complaint.
• Water escaped only from the right side of the door.
• The leak lasted roughly five minutes in one phase of every cycle.
• The rest of the cycle completed without visible leakage.
• Level, gaskets and obvious spray-arm damage had been checked.

A similar symptom can have a different cause on another dishwasher. The repeatable timing is a clue to observe spray behavior, not proof of one plastic part.

A technician described a similar repair where worn spray-arm and upper-rack feed parts reduced or redirected pressure. The lower arm could stop and send water toward one side long enough to build waves over the tub edge.

Replacing three worn plastic parts corrected that other machine. Replacing its circulation pump had not helped, which is useful failed-attempt evidence but not the final diagnosis here.

• Record the cycle time when leaking begins and ends.
• Check that racks seat fully and their feed connection aligns.
• Inspect spray arms for binding, split seams and blocked jets.
• Stop using the machine if water reaches flooring or electrical areas.