John M Lillian , AL July 31, 2016 Appliance: Model KUDK031TBS3 Kitchenaid dishwasher would not complete wash cycle This was a difficult problem to diagnose. Because the machine would start the wash cycle then shut down after a few minutes of running, it appeared that the cause might be a bad thermostat or heating element, but all checked out ok. That led me to believe that the control panel may be the culprit but it also appeared to be working correctly when I ran the diagnostics program. A visual examination of the components found that the door switch electrical connections looked discolored, so I removed and tested it. It tested ok but seemed to be a bit hard to make operate, so I temporarily wired the switch out of the circuit and ran the machine. It worked perfectly. I ordered a new switch, installed it, reset the machine programing and all is now well. Apparently the machine firmware program checks the door switch for closure periodically during the wash and dry cycle. The defective door switch checked out ok at startup, but not during the wash cycle and shut down the machine. Read More... 52 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Screwdrivers
Russell G North Conway , NH September 30, 2014 Appliance: Model DON'T REMEMBER Dishwasher would not operate Located the door switch which insures the door is closed to operate. It was easily assessable so I removed it and looked it up on your website. It was here THE NEXT MORNING! Dishwasher fixed. Well done. You made it easy.If I have the occasion, I'll definitely go to you again. R. Gage Read More... 17 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Paul B Woodstock , GA October 25, 2014 Appliance: KitchenAid Undercounter Dishwasher KUDR01TJBL1 Broken door latch I ordered the door latch and started to replace it. When I removed the door switch it flew apart and I couldn't figure out how to put it back together. Lesson learned: be very careful when you remove the door switch. It's spring loaded. I ordered a new switch and spring here. The door switch was easy to install following the video on this site. The spring didn't fit onto the latch assembly as shown in the video. The attachment points weren't the same. I found an alternate way to make it work by attaching the spring to the attachment points on the center of the latch itself. Read More... 13 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Mitchell S Fort White , FL October 27, 2015 Dishwasher would not run sometimes or if in delay start it would cancel I replaced the door switch Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Magrenie L Bridgeport , CT April 22, 2014 Appliance: Model WIRLPOOL QUIET PARTNER 111 It was not not comming on The part was the correct one, and. It cane as fast as was promised.thank guys for good service Read More... 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers