Wgilliam February 08, 2015 for Model Number mdb8959aww4 My dishwasher started giving the clean light 7 blinking code. I've checked the heating element (It heats up). I've done the reset numerous times and the dishwasher runs fine for typically three full washes, then will stop in the middle of the next one and start the blinking again.
1 Answer Hello Wgilliam, There are typically five components in the water heating circuit that will trigger the fault code. The heating element WPW10082892, the high limit thermostat WP661566, the door switches WP8269209 X 2, the control WPW10285179 and the harness WPW10413099. The incoming water should be between 120°F to 125°F to prevent a long heating period which can time out the control. The water should be no hotter than 125°F so the control can see a temperature increase from the heating circuit or it will fault the cycle. The unit should be secured under the countertop so all four feet share the weight of the unit to prevent a twist in the body which can prevent both door switches from "making". You can test the heating element, high limit thermostat and harness to them from terminals P9 (blue with red trace) to P3 (white with red trace) on the control board. Remember that the control is part of the circuit and it can also fail. Unless voltage is noted to be absent during the time chart period of water heating, the control is normally suspected last. Read More...
Ed November 04, 2014 for Model Number Kenmore dishwasher 665.13742K603 The drain pump checks out fine, what should I check next? Thanks
Ed D November 02, 2014 for Model Number Kenmore dishwasher 665.13742K603 Dishwasher does not drain,drain pump measures .024 oms. Is this pump faulty or could it be another problem. Thanks for your help.
1 Answer Hello Ed. The best way to test for a bad pump is a voltage test. If there is power to the pump, and the pump does not run, you will need to replace the pump on the unit. 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...
Ted Aubscher September 07, 2014 for Model Number Maytag Model No. MDB8959AWW4 sanitize button blinks continually. No matter what I do the dishwasher will not turn on. Any suggestions? Thank You
1 Answer Ted, With the sanitize light continuously flashing the issue will be with the control panel assembly. This is a stuck key issue. Read More...
Tim August 28, 2014 for Model Number 66513743k602 I just replaced control board and used w10285179 to replaced the burned up w10208674. My dishwasher goes thru diagnostics and in the end all lights on and wont do anything. Is board correct?
1 Answer Hello Tim. Yes, the board part number is correct. Make sure the door switches are good and the ribbon cable for the control panel is installed properly. If so, the control panel may need to be replaced as well. Read More...
Dirk H. August 25, 2014 for Model Number 66513484k902 Our dishwasher keypad panel has no lights that illuminate. The only button that appears to work is the Cancel button. The unit then goes into drain mode and pumps the water out. How do we go into self test mode? What do you recommend? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Dirk, To invoke the Diagnostics Cycle, perform the following key presses or actions in less than 6 seconds while in standby: Heated Dry ? Normal ? Heated Dry ? Normal To rapid advance one interval at a time, press the Start/Resume key. Invoking Service Diagnostics clears all status and last ran information from memory and restores defaults; It also forces the next cycle to be a sensor calibration cycle. Calibration cycles begin with a “sensor check” to determine whether the dishwasher has an OWI soil sensor. If the control detects an OWI, it forces two rinses to occur prior to Final Rinse (to assure clear water), then calibrates the OWI during the final rinse. The tech sheet behind the kick panel explains this and also explains the fault codes. Read More...
Jack August 07, 2014 for Model Number 66513743K604 Please help? My dishwasher worked in the morning then that afternoon it went on the blink (literally). The start button just blinks. The heat dry, high temp, turbo, & pots light are solid. I have tried to turn power off, also tried reset according to owners Manuel.
1 Answer Hello Jack. Check for a bad door switch. If none is found, then it sounds like the control panel will need to be replaced. Read More...
Keith May 03, 2014 for Model Number 66513749K603 Smart Wash no longer selectable on keypad, Normal works ok. Also notice 4 hour delay light lit and Cancel is sometimes red. I ran diagnostic and all keys on pad light up. Is it the board?
Wendy March 29, 2014 for Model Number GU2300XTVSO The (LED) lights on the control panel come on and stay on. I have cut the power to the washer and a couple of times it "fixed itself" What is broken and how much does a new part cost? The machine is 5 years old
1 Answer Wendy, The most likely issue is a faulty control panel keypad assembly WPW10175347, especially if you " cut the power to the dishwasher and a couple of times it "fixed itself". An electronic control board, can't really repair itself. But, a faulty key pad on the panel, can cause the lights to turn on, or off and will under certain conditions, "lock up" or confuse the control board, until the power is reset the control returns to a "neutral" state. Read More...
Jim P. February 15, 2014 for Model Number MDB8959AWS5 Dish washer goes through wash cycle and when the washer is done, the clean indicator light doesn't come on anymore.
1 Answer Hello Jim, This sounds like the light is burned out in the console WPW10199790 or the control WPW10285179 has developed an issue. Read More...