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Whirlpool Quiet Partner II: Whirlpool Gold Quiet Partner III Normal light keeps flashing

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:29:56 -0700

Normal light keeps flashing on Whirlpool Gold Quiet Partner III. Tried resetting by cutting electric. Comes back on. Is there a sequence that works to run diagnostics?

⟐ Commented abril 01, 2026 at 16:29 GMT-7

Whirlpool Dishwasher: Error code E2 F2

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:55:16 -0700

Whirlpool W10632081A dishwasher error codes

⟐ Edited novembro 27, 2025 at 1:55 GMT-7

Bosch Dishwasher SHU5315UC-06: Remove and replace control panel

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 04:39:49 -0700

How do you remove front cover to access the control module?

⟐ Answer deleted março 08, 2022 at 4:39 GMT-7

Dishwasher: Miele Dishwasher Error F78 - Circulation Pump issue

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:22:37 -0700

I have a Miele Dishwasher G2872 SCVi. Lately, it has started to beep and shows “Technical Fault F78” on its display about 4-5 minutes into the wash cycle. Miele Tech Support say F78 means a fault with the circulation pump.

Did some initial checks - it looks like the water is draining out without problems and fresh water is coming in too. The filter is clean, and there appears to be no blockage in the circulation pump (I can move it easily by hand).

Any thoughts on what might be the issue? Is there any other remedy that one can think of (apart from buying a new dishwasher of course)?

Thanks.

⟐ Commented março 16, 2026 at 19:22 GMT-7

Electrolux Dishwasher: Error i20 after several drain attempts

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:20:09 -0700

Electrolux Dishwasher ESF66860WR

When I start any washing program the drain pump starts running several times for about a minute, then it shows error i20.

Drain pump itself works perfectly, if I add some water in the machine it goes away. I've opened the drain pump just to check, it is clean and looks OK.

I guess there should be water level sensor which may become dirty, but I can't find it.

Does anyone have an idea what could be wrong?

Thanks in adance for any help!

⟐ Answered julho 29, 2024 at 12:20 GMT-7

Dishwasher: dishwasher will not cycle threw and spray the water

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 13:28:03 -0700

dishwasher will fill up with water but does not spin the paddles

⟐ Answer deleted setembro 03, 2022 at 13:28 GMT-7

Dishwasher: Dishwasher cycle won't start

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 22:52:34 -0700

My Whirlpool dishwasher cycle won't start. When I turn the power button on, the machine lights up. However when I press the start button to start any cycle, nothing happens.

Any ideas what the problem is? Thanks.

⟐ Commented dezembro 07, 2024 at 22:52 GMT-7

Dishwasher: Why do I get dark spots on dishes?

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 08:01:02 -0700

Dishes have dark spots and lines, after going through a wash cycle, and are hard to get off.

⟐ Commented julho 31, 2025 at 8:01 GMT-7

Whirlpool Gold Series Dishwasher: Whirlpool Gold dishwasher runs in short cycle but not normal cycle

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 18:48:02 -0700

I have a Whirlpool Gold Series (model WDT920SADM0) that is about 5 years old. Within the last few weeks we noticed that the “normal” cycle would not clean dishes and detergent pods would be left practically intact in the bottom of the dishwasher.

This led me to believe it was a pump issue, so I ran a short/1-hour cycle. However, the 1-hour cycle does run as expected with water getting into the dishwasher and all detergent being fully utilized in the cleaning cycle. (Of course, the 1-hour cycle doesn’t clean to the degree of the normal (3-hour) cycle, and we’re left with the frustrating task of washing several items by hand after the 1-hour cycle is complete.)

I’ve followed the steps to do a full reset by shutting power off at the breaker, then powering back on, thinking there could be a computer issue. This has not resulted in resolution.

I’m at a loss at this point. It doesn’t seem like a pump issue, and it’s unclear if this is a computer issue. Regardless I have a semi-functional dishwasher and need some help! I’m grateful for any insight, guidance or help offered!

@SaraFilthaut and @Ali, in the end we replaced the dishwasher with a different make and model. I discovered that the cost of parts was going to be at a level that made me question repairing a 5-year old dishwasher vs. replacing with new. Between computer boards and pumps, I preferred to have a highly rated and new dishwasher and stop the madness.

⟐ Commented junho 20, 2025 at 18:48 GMT-7

Dishwasher: Why does my dishwasher only fill for the initial rinse but not the was

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 04:06:45 -0700

My dishwasher fills when I turn it on. It rinses the dishes then drains. When it goes to add the soap and fill again it doesn't fill with water (no water at all). The pump then runs dry for the cycle like it has water in it. It then drains (no water) and goes through what would be the rinse cycle, again without water. If I manually add water for each cycle it runs fine and drains properly. Something is not letting it add water, even though it can get water at the beginning

⟐ Commented julho 26, 2025 at 4:06 GMT-7

Kenmore Elite Dishwasher: Kenmore elite dishwasher model 665 147 Why is the red lock light on?

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:45:51 -0700

Red lock light is on and I cannot start my dishwasher. How do I unlock?

⟐ Commented março 25, 2026 at 18:45 GMT-7

Whirlpool Quiet Partner II: The Whirlpool Quiet Partner II Dishwasher will not turn on

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:00:13 -0700

I have a Whirlpool Quiet Partner II Dishwasher Model DU1101XTP83. I washed a load of dishes and everything seemed to work fine. When I went to unload the dishes, the green light above the "Normal" touch pad was blinking but the dishes were clean, no standing water in the bottom. I've read thru several of the other posts on this topic but none seem to be the same issue.

I checked the breaker, it was not tripped. I tried turning it off for several minutes. When the power is turned back on, the "Door Lock" indicator light next to the "Heated Dry" button, blinks for about 60 seconds or so, then stops and the "Normal" light starts flashing again. The reset sequences mentioned in the owners manual, as well as those in other posts have had no effect, the only lights that come on are the 2 mentioned.

I tested both door latch microswitches for continuity, they are good. The thermal electronic fuse is good as well although I havent tested for voltage because I'm not sure where to touch the ground probe without causing more damage. I've disconnected each wire to check for any burnt connectors and also checked the control board on both sides for any heat damage or poor solder connections. Everything appears fine. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

⟐ Commented agosto 11, 2025 at 11:00 GMT-7

Lg dishwasher: My LG dishwasher shows a error code IE

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 15:42:24 -0700

My dishwasher starts and immediately displays a IE code ? How should I sort this - plus it’s a inbuilt washer LG Direct drive

⟐ Answered agosto 17, 2024 at 15:42 GMT-7

Whirlpool Dishwasher: Dishwasher won't drain when hot.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:33:02 -0700

My Whirlpool dishwasher (WDT720PADM2) won’t drain during or at the end of the cycle. You can hear the motor running during the cycle and at the end, but no water drains. There is dirty water in the bottom of the dishwasher when it finishes. If I hit the cancel/drain button immediately after the cycle ends, it won’t drain, but if I wait for it to cool (about 30-60 minutes), it drains completely. There doesn’t appear to be any kind of clog, because the water flow is strong when it drains.

This problem has been happening intermittently for over 2 years. Two years ago, I bought a replacement pump, but the dishwasher started working before it arrived. Off and on, this has continued to happen for a few weeks at a time, and we just run a rinse cycle until it fixes itself.

I ended up replacing the pump, but it didn’t make a difference. Any ideas?

⟐ Commented janeiro 18, 2026 at 15:33 GMT-7

Whirlpool Gold Series Dishwasher: Dishwasher will not cycle?

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:58:16 -0700

Whirlpool gold series

Model- wdt720padm2

Ser- f53707173

Type- 583-1

Will start cycle and fill with water and release pod but that’s it and will drain. Pod will still be laying in machine.

⟐ Edited dezembro 19, 2023 at 15:58 GMT-7

Dishwasher: Bosch shpm65z55n dishwasher thinks the door is open

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:04:26 -0700

This is a fairly new washer. We’ve had it less than 6 months. Last night I thought I ran a cycle, but it never started. Here’s what now happens:

I set the cycle, press start, and close the door.
The red light comes on solid, but the washer does not beep. Beeping is the sign that I’ve closed door without pressing start. By turning on the red light but not beeping the washer is acknowledging that I’ve pressed start and closed the door.
After a couple of seconds, the red light starts flashing.
The cycle never starts. The washer remains in that state indefinitely.

I examined the door latch, and it appears to be working correctly. When I trigger the lever, the latch descends. When I press hard on the latch, the latch retracts. When I close the door, the latch clearly engages, but there is a little bit of play. I don’t know if it that play is normal or not.

If I hold the door shut by keeping pressure on the door when I close it, the washer behaves normally. At any point if I release the pressure on the door, the cycle will stop, and the red light will begin blinking.

If I place a magnet to the left of the left screw that secures the door latch to the door, the washer believes that the door is closed and behaves normally.

I used a bit of ferrous metal to test the magnetic area that sits above that screw when the door is closed, and it is indeed still magnetic, though not as strongly magnetic as the magnet I used to test with.

I appear to have isolated the problem to the door latch/sensor. Before I go buying parts and replacing things, can anyone give me some confidence about whether I should be replacing the:

door latch
door sensor
the magnetic bit the sensor is supposed to be sensing
something else, like maybe the door hinges?

Thanks!

⟐ Answer edited janeiro 02, 2026 at 20:04 GMT-7

Whirlpool Dishwasher: Wash Motor Not Working

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:21:41 -0700

Whirlpool GU2700XTSQ fills with water but wash pump does not circulate water. When I start a cycle water fills the unit and can be seen in the bottom of the inside of the dishwasher. After a few minutes of the display of "time remaining" showing a linear symbol that rotated clockwise I heard the soap dispenser door open and the "time remaining" display is counting down from 62 minutes. No sounds or vibration are emitted from the dishwasher during the wash cycle. At the end of the timed wash cycle the water drains from the unit as expected.

I removed the wash pump and the unit can be made to spin inside when the gear is turned. I attached a multi meter and the resistance of the motor was ZERO. I tested the ground and there was no reading on the meter. The wash w motor capacitor looks normal without discoloration or bulging.

What should I look at next?

Thanks,

Paul

⟐ Answered julho 16, 2025 at 18:21 GMT-7

Dishwasher: Bosch Dishwasher won't cycle or spray water. Any ideas?

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:33:46 -0700

Hi everyone, first time posting here. My Bosch shu43c05uc/17 dishwasher isn’t spraying water or cycling through. The spray arms are clean and the filter is clean, so I don’t believe that’s the problem. I’ll start it, hot water gets pumped in, and there’s a loud hum sound. It’ll run for the duration of the cycle, but it won’t cycle through the different modes. It’s a sound that isn’t typical. And sometimes it will sit on the last minute until I cancel the cycle. It is able to drain.

I’ve reset it via turning power off. I’ve run the diagnostic, but I don’t believe that’s working properly (only showing the number “2” which isn’t an option online). The Bosch manual is terrible and provides zero information on this. Bosch told me to reach out to an authorized service tech.

What are some options causing the problem? I’m not finding much information online and before I call the handy man, I’d like to narrow down my options because their troubleshooting gets quite costly. And I’d even do the repair myself if it was reasonable.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks so much!

⟐ Answered julho 26, 2024 at 0:33 GMT-7

Kitchenaid dishwasher KDTE104ESS4: No wash cycle Kitchenaid

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:16:41 -0700

I have a two year old Kitchenaid kdte104ess2. Replaced inlet pump already and has worked good for a while. Recently it started to not run the wash cycle. I would reset panel and it would run fine for a few days. Getting water and drains fine. No wash through the arms during cycles. Checked float and checked wiring for anything loose. Diagnostic said 6-4 code but again my float clicks and moves freely. I pulled out the other day because now it stopped wash cycle completely even after reset and hard reset at beaker. Did a hard reset and diagnostic. On diagnostic the pump and arm I could here working. Ran a normal cycle and again just fills and drains and fills and sits till the end. Plenty of humidity and heat when I open door but not clean and no wash cycle is heard. Could it be control panel. Again pump worked once on diagnostic so I don’t think it’s that

⟐ Commented abril 29, 2024 at 19:16 GMT-7

Whirlpool Gold Series Dishwasher: Dishwasher drains only when water in the bottom has cooled.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:48:17 -0700

My dishwasher is barely a year and a half old. Model number WDT720PADM2 that has worked great until recently. It runs the cycle perfectly and then there is water in the bottom at the end. If I go and manually press the “Drain” function it will make a noise like a murmur but not drain. If I wait a few hours until the water cools (the pump even), it will drain just fine.

I don’t want to rip the pump out before knowing, but is it possible that the pump gets overheated during a cycle and won’t properly work until it cools? I took the drain line loose thinking that was the original culprit and it clears well on it’s own (I blew in it and had no issues). I ran vinegar/baking soda through it a few times as well to help clear that even more.

⟐ Commented novembro 16, 2025 at 12:48 GMT-7