Kenmore dishwasher displaying an error code, flashing LED light or blinking LED lights? Kenmore dishwashers have built in diagnostic systems. If your dishwasher finds, sees, or detects a fault or error in the system, it will show an error, the LED lights will flash, blink, or a fault code will be displayed. The error code or LED lights will display on the panel. When an error code or LED light is blinking, your dishwasher is telling you a specific fault. The error code or the LED light sequence will tell you which parts on your Kenmore dishwasher to replace or check. You can also Search YouTube for Kenmore Dishwasher Flashing Blinking Lights or get advice from your Kenmore dishwasher owners manual when your Kenmore Dishwasher Is Displaying An Error Code or flashing the LED lights.
Kenmore dishwasher error codes LED flashing blinking
Error Code = Start Resume light blinking slow
Error Condition = When the dishwasher door opens or electrical power is removed during the cycle then the dishwasher will not start again. The door is detected as being closed and the Start Resume button is being pressed
Repair or Check = Inspect the door latch and switch assembly. A problem with the Start Resume button may also cause this problem
Parts to Test or Replace = Door Switch Assembly – Control Panel – Electronic Control Board
Error Code = Clean light is blinking 7 times
Error Condition = Heater circuit fail. Control panel did not detect the water getting hot. Did not detect heating element was energized to heat the water during the wash cycle
Repair or Check = Check heating element, wiring and control board
Parts to Test or Replace = Heating Element – Electronic Control Board – Thermistor – Circuit Wiring
Error Code = Sanitize LED blinking at end of cycle
Error Condition = Control panel could not detect if sanitation has been achieved
Repair or Check = Check the voltage to the dishwasher and the temperature of the water coming into the dishwasher – Check the diverter motor – Check the heater – Check the Thermistor
Parts to Test or Replace = Diverter Motor – Heater – Thermistor
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Error Code = Console light blinking rapidly
Error Condition = There is a stuck button on the control panel
Repair or Check = A bad control panel or electronic control board can cause the console light to blink. Check buttons on the control panel using a multimeter
Parts to Test or Replace = Control Panel – Electronic Control Board
Error Code = Clean light is constantly illuminated
Error Condition = Dishwasher cannot start a wash cycle until it sees that the door has been opened after the previous washing cycle
Repair or Check = Turn off power to the dishwasher by unplugging or removing power and restarting it. If removing from power does not fix the issue, the door switch assembly is faulty and needs to be replaced
Parts to Test or Replace = Door Switch Assembly
Error Code = Control lock LED is ON but not responding to pressing of the keys
Error Condition = Turned on by accident or there is a control detected key pad problem
Repair or Check = Press the Heated Dry button for 5 to 10 seconds. This turns off the control lock feature. If pressing for 5 seconds the problem persists, replace the complete keypad
Parts to Test or Replace = Keypad
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