Blinking Clean Light on Whirlpool-built Dishwashers
by Samurai Appliance Repair Man
If the Clean Light is blinking seven times on your Whirlpool-built dishwasher (this includes Kitchenaids and most Kenmores), this excellent video from Whirlpool Corporation explains the causes and how to troubleshoot it.
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