Eduardo for Model Number KUDT03STSS3 I've noticed a smell of something burning in my dishwasher. After a while, the start/resume light was blinking and the dishwasher would not work. I've opened the panel and replaced the fuse (bi-metal). The connector with the brown wire from the door latch was severely burnt, at the point that the circuit board was also black, but no signs of anything else in the board burnt. Replacing the fuse did not solve the problem. I've tested for bad contact, but removing and re-attaching every single connector and the machine started working, but stopping at the 90's cycle. It runs erratically, and the smells intensifies as it stays on. I've ran the test (Diagnostic Cycle) and as I've progressed manually by pressing Start/Resume and noticed the smell intensified. At this point, I'm not sure how to check if the problem is the circuit board, or the latch, for example... or any other part.
Answer Eduardo, Check and make sure the water level in the bottom of the tub is proper, the water should be touching the bottom of the heater element(at least). If the water level is too low, or the water is not staying in the tub, during the cycle, The heater will produce and odor and could cause the electric system to overheat and cause the wires to singe. Good Luck and Thanks Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Wednesday, January 4, 2012