Gwyan R Davenport , CA April 21, 2014 Flashing normal wash light on kenmore (whirlpool) dishwasher Took off the bottom panel and found the detailed repair instructions for this particular model. At first they weren't super clear, but once I opened the door and could see the separate parts (the panel, the control board, the latch, etc) it made sense. I followed the diagnostic instructions, which (for my problem) required getting out the multimeter. I found that the push button panel had a short. Getting inside the panel to fix it looked impossible, so I ordered a new one from appliance parts pros. It arrived a week later. I swapped the new for the old and it worked perfectly. Lots of money saved. Read More... 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Screwdrivers