Customer Questions and Answers for Electronic Control Board by Whirlpool

Earl, The flashing "clean" indicator, usually indicates a water heating issue, that could be due to an "open" heater element,wire or thermostat. It could also be due to a low water temperature in the tub. Try this, Run the diagnostic test mode to reset the control board. " HI TEMP SCRUB, AIR DRY, HI TEMP SCRUB, AIR DRY Or SANI RINSE, AIR DRY, SANI RINSE, AIR DRY If the above key sequence is entered with the dishwasher in Standby, the Diagnostics Cycle is started. The Diagnostics Cycle can be rapid-advanced, interval by interval, by pressing the Pots&Pans/Heavy or Anti-Bacteria/Cookware or Start key." Once the test has run the complete cycle,and the control resets itself, start the dishwasher in a normal cycle, but make sure the water supply at the kitchen sink and in the bottom of the dishwasher tub is at least 120 dgrs.F. and allow the dishwasher to run the cycle, empty and with no detergent. If the clean light flashes, you'll need to check the heater and thrmostat circuit, if it works proper, you'll need to remember to check the water temp. before you start the cycle. Thanks and Good Luck