Henry T February 16, 2013 for Model Number KUDP01FLSS2 Hello Expert! I have a kitchenaid dishwasher.I used a very small amount of dishwasher detergent,there was no soap(no where)inside the unit after the first drain.But when it made a complete cycle all the soap(burble) still on the bottom of unit.Please tell me what made that happen,how to fix it and where was the soap after the first drain.Thank you and you have a great day.
1 Answer Hello Henry, After the first part of wash is the prewash and unless you add soap for the prewash there would be no soap in the unit after first drain. Once the unit fills again and goes through to the main wash then the detergent is dispensed into the tub. Read More...
Ferg January 19, 2013 for Model Number GU2455XTSTO The clean light keeps flashing, and it won't do anything but drain for 2 minutes.I understand its the heater circuit. Is that just another name for the control board?
1 Answer Hello Ferg, You will want to do a resistance check to make sure that heater is good. You will also want to check connections to make sure no loose or damaged connections. Do a continuity check on the wiring from heater to control board. If all this checks ok then you would replace control board. If heater does not check good then you would replace heater. If there is wiring issue wiring would have to be corrected. Heater should ohm out at 10-30 ohms. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Steve January 07, 2013 for Model Number 66513559K700 When starting we try NORMAL or POTS&PANS and HEATED DRY. Usually the lights start flashing if the START does not happen. The unit works normally at times but not often. We have tried the CLEAR button. Most of the time that light starts flashing also, but it has worked (not often). We have turned off the power to the unit to reset ? Usually the NORMAL light still flashes or all at times. We had SEARS service to check. They diagnosed the CONTROL PANEL TIMER : W10084142N. Please advise, thankyou. Steve
1 Answer Hello Steve. Yes, the control panel WPW10137549 is bad, but not the control board like you have listed. You need to order and replace the control panel. Read More...
Larry December 10, 2012 for Model Number DU1055XTVQ0 The dishwasher went dark in the middle of a cycle. There is power to the junction box underneath. I did the Troubleshooting guide tests for won't run or power up. The switch seems OK. I believe I found and tested the bi-metal and it seems OK (it is closed). I disconnected the PC board to check the keypad operation and closed the door. The manual says the drain motor should have turned on but it did not. The manual concludes I should replace the control. Does it mean the PC board? There is a paper sticker on the board that says: P/N W10084142B. Is the PC board the likely problem? What would cause it to go bad?
1 Answer Hello Larry, Yes the control board is part number WPW10084142. When they mention replacing the PC board they are referring to the main control board. The PC board is the most likely problem since you checked all other functions. Control boards can fail at any given point in time. Read More...
David N December 02, 2012 for Model Number W10084142 Hello. Cancel light stays on and a cycle will not start. When I push a cycle function a dim light appears on the washing indicator side. What is the problem? Do I need to replace the control board? Thank you. David Newton
1 Answer Hello David, Based on the information provided it sounds like the membrane switch is faulty and would need to be replaced. Read More...
David November 03, 2012 for Model Number Whirlpool DU1300XTVQ1 Our dishwasher runs through a full cycle only SOMETIMES. It stops at random intervals and all lights on it turn off. When we push Start again, it does not resume; it starts from the beginning of a normal cycle again (as if it had lost power or been reset). It seemed to more often run the whole way through if we pushed extra options like High Temp wash & sani-rinse. Usually it would make it through the whole cycle after about 4-7 crashes. When it washes, all the components work well (wash, rinse, drain, heated dry, etc.). We opened up the door to the unit to make sure all connections to the circuit board were good. It doesn't seem to have any problem registering the door/open close. We've also tried to run the diagnostics, but the key combination in the service manual doesn't seem to do anything. We suspect the circuit board or the thermal fuse. Would either of these components cause this kind of behavior? Any other suggestions or ideas before we give up and have to buy a replacement?
1 Answer David, Check and make sure the power supply connections, in the junction box, on the dishwasher frame, behind the lower access panel/ kickplate, are not loose, cinged, or damaged in any way. Make sure you have a proper 120 VAC, polarized and grounded power supply. Since you stated the door switches are OK, and the thermal fuse shouldn't be at fault( it's a "one shot"component) That leaves the power supply, wiring or a faulty keypad/control panel assembly WP3385735 Read More...
Richard H. October 27, 2012 for Model Number DU1100XTPBB When I set my dishwasher to normal wash cycle it will fill & wash for several minutes stop for a minute then go back to washing (never pumps out) and will repeat the wash cycle all day long over & over. It's like it's in a loop mode can you help?
1 Answer Hello Richard, The chopper assembly W10083957V has most likely broken and the unit is clogged with food particles. This is easily repaired but you should be aware that a chip of broken glass is the most likely cause. Use a wet vac to clear the impeller area so you don't get cut. Read More...
James August 16, 2012 for Model Number Kudk03itbt2 My dishwashers would not start, keeps erroring out. when i selected the normal wash and press start. The "normal wash" light would just blink and nothing would happen. I'd did tried a reset by tapping the High Temp Scrub" and "Energy Save Dry" this reset the dishwasher and allowed me to run a complete wash cycle. it then errored out again, i reset it, and it is running a wash cycle again. is the control board bad?
1 Answer James, No, the control board WPW10084142 is not at fault. The keypad/Control panel is the issue WPW10078105. We'll send you some information for reference. Thanks Read More...
Davidh August 13, 2012 for Model Number KUDK031TWH3 My kitchen aid dishwasher has a blinking light on clean,I can't clear it by turning off the breaker or canceling,all of the push buttons work but when I push start it also blinks and won't start,I have replaced the control board and it worked for two loads and the clean light started blinking again and won't start,the cancel and drain cycle does work,please help?
1 Answer David, Chances are you'll count the blinks and there'll be seven. This indicates and issue in the water heating circuit, and could be due to the water temperature being too low( you need a water temperature of 120 dgrs.F. in the bottom of the tub on the first fill of a wash cycle) You may also have a limit thermostat or heater element issue and will need to check both componwents for "closed" circuits with a multimeter. We'll be sending you some more information, so you can reset the new control and conduct the circuit checks on the components. Thanks Read More...
Chris July 09, 2012 for Model Number KUDK03CTSS3 My dishwasher suddenly lost all power. It worked fine and the next day there were no lights working on the control panel. The fuse tested fine and the door latch tested fine. It seems there is power running into the circuit board but not to the control panel. Which part should test, or try replacing next?
1 Answer Hello Chris. Sometimes, the fuse may test good and actually be bad. If there is power coming to the board, but not to the control panel, it sounds like the fuse W10258275 needs to be replaced in the unit. Be sure and install the new wiring harness sent with the fuse as well, or you will continue to have issues. Read More...