Comments on: Whirlpool-Built Dishwasher (includes KitchenAid and some Kenmores) Won’t Start, Clean LED Blinks Seven Times http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/ Your appliance repair weapon of mass instruction for all your appliance repair needs! Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:38:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: aofiara http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/comment-page-1/#comment-6794 aofiara Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:51:15 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/#comment-6794 Your site is great! Thanks for the tips and help! Your site is great! Thanks for the tips and help!

]]> By: randall http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5181 randall Tue, 27 Mar 2007 20:32:16 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/#comment-5181 Dear Samurai Appliance Repair Man: I have a Whirlpool GU980SCGB3 likely made in late 2000. Has worked fine with no problems the last 6 years. Problem....quits during the early cycle of pre-rinse/pre-wash when on Normal. Had Whirlpool Cert Repair out ...said it would be a 300+ dollar job replacing electronic control. After paying the 59 dollar service call, I get my own new electronic board and installed it properly. No change. I then replaced the float switch. No change. I have made sure that I have good alignment on the door latch mechanism. No change. I have run Rapid Advance diagnostics until blue in the face. Seems that once heated water is coming into the machine, it wants to kick out. After a while, it will cool down. I can then hit Cancel/Drain and it will clear out. So the motor/pump is functional. You have talked about other whirlpool d/w that have a heater/thermostat issue regarding the water. What to you think we may have here? I appreciate your work! Thank you, Randall Dear Samurai Appliance Repair Man:

I have a Whirlpool GU980SCGB3 likely made in late 2000. Has worked fine with no problems the last 6 years. Problem….quits during the early cycle of pre-rinse/pre-wash when on Normal.

Had Whirlpool Cert Repair out …said it would be a 300+ dollar job replacing electronic control. After paying the 59 dollar service call, I get my own new electronic board and installed it properly. No change. I then replaced the float switch. No change. I have made sure that I have good alignment on the door latch mechanism. No change. I have run Rapid Advance diagnostics until blue in the face.

Seems that once heated water is coming into the machine, it wants to kick out. After a while, it will cool down. I can then hit Cancel/Drain and it will clear out. So the motor/pump is functional.

You have talked about other whirlpool d/w that have a heater/thermostat issue regarding the water. What to you think we may have here?

I appreciate your work! Thank you, Randall

]]> By: Laserman http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5136 Laserman Mon, 26 Mar 2007 23:40:28 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/#comment-5136 I just want to say thanks for helping me fix my 7 blinking light problem. Between my wife and me, we probably would have eventually worn out the control panel, and then had to call a serviceperson tomorrow. There was a metal spoon resting on the element and the stainless interior and I wonder if that created some kind of short, preventing the necessary 2 degree rise in temp. The reset code, heated dry, normal, heated dry, normal, was in that video in your page. Thanks again. I just want to say thanks for helping me fix my 7 blinking light problem. Between my wife and me, we probably would have eventually worn out the control panel, and then had to call a serviceperson tomorrow. There was a metal spoon resting on the element and the stainless interior and I wonder if that created some kind of short, preventing the necessary 2 degree rise in temp. The reset code, heated dry,
normal, heated dry, normal, was in that video in your page.
Thanks again.

]]> By: Samurai Appliance Repair Man http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/comment-page-1/#comment-3370 Samurai Appliance Repair Man Sat, 20 Jan 2007 13:54:12 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/#comment-3370 See my <a href="http://fixitnow.com/wp/2007/01/20/blinking-clean-light-on-whirlpool-built-dishwashers/" rel="nofollow">latest post on this problem</a>. See my latest post on this problem.

]]> By: klawle http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/comment-page-1/#comment-3347 klawle Thu, 18 Jan 2007 23:56:37 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/#comment-3347 I have been having a similar problem with a Whirlpool GU2600XTPQ3, in its second year so only cerain parts are warranty. Clean L.E.D. was flahing 7 times. Would fill with water to just below the heating element, but sprayer arm would not spin and water would not circulate. I called Whirlpool and told to hit heated dry -sani rinse - heated dry - sani rinse . Tech just came out. While waiting for the tech, the L.E.D. clean light stopped flashing. I had attempted to run it several ways and cancelled when things didn't cycle. The tech listened to it fill and told me it needs a new pump. On being quizzed, he said he suspects something is in the pump. Pump is covered, but I pay 178 for labor. Pump is ordered and will be delivered to me. He will be back at end of month to install. 1. I think he was saying, and it was hard to understand him, that the hearing element is working but the lights were flashing becuase water was not being pumped through the machine. I think this makes sense, but wonder if it does to you folk. 2. If the problem is with the pump and if it has something in it, which he said he suspected, shouldn't he have tried to clear it and isn't that a fairly simple operation? I haven't located the instructions for this model, but I am wondering if I should try to clear the pump? I have been having a similar problem with a Whirlpool GU2600XTPQ3, in its second year so only cerain parts are warranty. Clean L.E.D. was flahing 7 times. Would fill with water to just below the heating element, but sprayer arm would not spin and water would not circulate.

I called Whirlpool and told to hit heated dry -sani rinse – heated dry – sani rinse . Tech just came out. While waiting for the tech, the L.E.D. clean light stopped flashing. I had attempted to run it several ways and cancelled when things didn’t cycle.

The tech listened to it fill and told me it needs a new pump. On being quizzed, he said he suspects something is in the pump. Pump is covered, but I pay 178 for labor. Pump is ordered and will be delivered to me. He will be back at end of month to install.

1. I think he was saying, and it was hard to understand him, that the hearing element is working but the lights were flashing becuase water was not being pumped through the machine. I think this makes sense, but wonder if it does to you folk.

2. If the problem is with the pump and if it has something in it, which he said he suspected, shouldn’t he have tried to clear it and isn’t that a fairly simple operation? I haven’t located the instructions for this model, but I am wondering if I should try to clear the pump?

]]> By: valhalen http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/comment-page-1/#comment-3337 valhalen Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:36:04 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/#comment-3337 Long time listener first time caller. I'm having the same problem as listed above blinks 7 times yadda yadda yadda. Problem is I have a Tall Tub which doesn't have a kick plate per say. I tried removing the face panel , removed 6 torque head screws, but the panel did not easily come away and I've had bad luck trying to pry things loose in the past so I reckoned I should ask. The other problem is I don't have a Heated Dry option which makes the key combo described a bit difficult to enter. Dishwashers only 13 months old and I'm no fan of extended warranties so any advice before I have to pull this thing out would be swell. Don't have the model number in front of me but I'll come back with it soon as I can. Long time listener first time caller. I’m having the same problem as listed above blinks 7 times yadda yadda yadda. Problem is I have a Tall Tub which doesn’t have a kick plate per say. I tried removing the face panel , removed 6 torque head screws, but the panel did not easily come away and I’ve had bad luck trying to pry things loose in the past so I reckoned I should ask. The other problem is I don’t have a Heated Dry option which makes the key combo described a bit difficult to enter. Dishwashers only 13 months old and I’m no fan of extended warranties so any advice before I have to pull this thing out would be swell. Don’t have the model number in front of me but I’ll come back with it soon as I can.

]]> By: Samurai Appliance Repair Man http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/comment-page-1/#comment-667 Samurai Appliance Repair Man Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:39:35 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/#comment-667 amess1, this page explains how to test a thermostat for continuity: http://fixitnow.com/2004/12/appliance-repair-revelation-making.htm What's your alternative to not doing the repair? Buy a new one? There are no good dishwashers made today, no, not one. They all suck. amess1, this page explains how to test a thermostat for continuity:

http://fixitnow.com/2004/12/appliance-repair-revelation-making.htm

What’s your alternative to not doing the repair? Buy a new one? There are no good dishwashers made today, no, not one. They all suck.

]]> By: kenV http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/comment-page-1/#comment-643 kenV Tue, 11 Jul 2006 01:16:55 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/#comment-643 Excellent. We were going to pay out 100's of dollars for a new motor, but found this website, did the rapid cycle sequence and it works. Thank you, kenV Excellent. We were going to pay out 100’s of dollars for a new motor, but found this website, did the rapid cycle sequence and it works.

Thank you,
kenV

]]> By: amess1 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/comment-page-1/#comment-613 amess1 Tue, 13 Jun 2006 19:59:54 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/#comment-613 I am working on a similar problem, but now the dryer will not work. The element is good, everything else works without any error codes. How do you check the thermostat, and if that is ok is it worth changing the circuit board/elec panel knowing the past history of the whirlpool/kitchenaid/kenmore dishwashers. I am working on a similar problem, but now the dryer will not work.
The element is good, everything else works without any error codes.
How do you check the thermostat, and if that is ok is it worth changing the circuit board/elec panel knowing the past history of the whirlpool/kitchenaid/kenmore dishwashers.

]]> By: Samurai Appliance Repair Man http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/comment-page-1/#comment-427 Samurai Appliance Repair Man Thu, 11 May 2006 02:08:27 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/#comment-427 Outstanding tip, nuke15; mondo domos for posting that! 8) Outstanding tip, nuke15; mondo domos for posting that! 8)

]]> By: nuke15 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/comment-page-1/#comment-426 nuke15 Thu, 11 May 2006 01:04:46 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/#comment-426 Thanks a lot dear Samurai for your dedicated work - the above info really helped. My comment (based on my 665.1073 d/w schematics) about the "buggy heater fault-detection circuit" mentioned above is that the bug is trivial - two door switches are used essentially in parallel and the poor mechanical design can leave one of the two switches open. If main switch is open - the unit won't start. If the secondary one is open - the above heater fault will be detected. What I did with my d/w is: (1) I made sure both switches are OK; (2) bent the door latch bracket slightly downwards to ensure that both switches get engaged; (3) reset the unit through "rapid cycle" above. For now it cured the problem... Thanks a lot dear Samurai for your dedicated work – the above info really helped. My comment (based on my 665.1073 d/w schematics) about the “buggy heater fault-detection circuit” mentioned above is that the bug is trivial – two door switches are used essentially in parallel and the poor mechanical design can leave one of the two switches open. If main switch is open -
the unit won’t start. If the secondary one is open – the above heater fault
will be detected. What I did with my d/w is: (1) I made sure both switches are OK; (2) bent the door latch bracket slightly downwards to ensure that both switches get engaged; (3) reset the unit through “rapid cycle” above.
For now it cured the problem…

]]> By: Samurai Appliance Repair Man http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/comment-page-1/#comment-423 Samurai Appliance Repair Man Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:43:58 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/#comment-423 From the "Corrective Action" portion of the post above: <blockquote>Once the heater fault detection is triggered and the condition resolved, the electronic control must be reset by initiating a special diagnostic cycle. Use the Product Tech Sheet shipped with each dishwasher — you’ll find it behind the kickplates — to identify the correct cycle sequence. The rapid advance cycle will not properly reset the electronic control.</blockquote> So, is the tech sheet for your dishwasher missing? On many models, this sequence will work: Heated Dry, Normal, Heated Dry, Normal. Press this key sequence within six seconds to activate service mode. Note: this does not work on all models, consult your tech sheet! From the “Corrective Action” portion of the post above:

Once the heater fault detection is triggered and the condition resolved, the electronic control must be reset by initiating a special diagnostic cycle. Use the Product Tech Sheet shipped with each dishwasher — you’ll find it behind the kickplates — to identify the correct cycle sequence. The rapid advance cycle will not properly reset the electronic control.

So, is the tech sheet for your dishwasher missing? On many models, this sequence will work: Heated Dry, Normal, Heated Dry, Normal. Press this key sequence within six seconds to activate service mode. Note: this does not work on all models, consult your tech sheet!

]]> By: rossboss http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/comment-page-1/#comment-422 rossboss Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:37:32 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/#comment-422 Does anyone have the sequence codes to reset the dishwasher Does anyone have the sequence codes to reset the dishwasher

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