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Photo : Happy Lenses ( Shutterstock ) If you have a houseful of guests, or are engaged in a holiday baking marathon, a clogged dishwasher can really slow down your operation. Hand washing all your dishes uses more time and water than using your appliance— but g etting a professional out to look at your dishwasher during the holidays can be hard to schedule, not to mention expensive. L uckily there are some things you can do yourself to deal with a clog. First, c heck the kitchen sink drain If the drain to your sink is also not working, there’s a possibility that the drain for your kitchen is clogged, and that the dishwasher isn’t the source of the problem. Try using a snake , also known as a drain auger, to clear the drain from the kitchen sink before doing anything to the dishwasher. If the sink and dishwasher begin to drain after that, chances are that the dishwasher doesn’t need any special maintenance. If not, there are some dishwasher-specific steps to try. First, turn off th...