20 Most Recent Kelvinator MDB121RF Dishwasher Questions & Answers

You assume correct. The control board switches the direction, but if there's a mechanical problem like a bad start capacitor, then it won't run

Don't use the timer just turn it on when you want to use it.

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Here is a tip that will help you to find out why water will not come into the dishwasher...

Dishwasher Trouble No Water entering Dishwasher

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Start by buying a box of brand name dishwasher powder like Electrosol or Cascade. Use only it, not a cheap generic powder.
Please post back here with the results of this step and we can take the next step if needed. But I bet the step above will take care of your main problem.

OPEN THE DISH WASHER AND PULL OUT THE TOP RACK AND SPAY IT OUT WITH AN OUT SIDE WATER HOSE BECASE IT GET CLOG SOME TIME

This is exclusively a South African model, and you are right, there is no timer available. How old is the machine? Spares are normally carried for 10 years. Big cities normally have an appliance spares outlet where you can an existing part and say "have you got something that looks like this."? You really just need a timer with the same number of contacts on the back. Something else you could do is put a Watch List on eBay. https://www.google.com/search?q=Kelvinator+kd12ww+timer+replacement ..

The humming is indicative that the start / run capacitor on the pump motor has failed. The capacitor gives the motor a voltage bump to get it turning. Make sure you choose the right one for the make model and country. One of the images says 450 volts and most are for refrigerators!https://www.google.com/search?q=kelvinator+kd12mm1+capacitor+replacement..

Question edited for clarity. No model number provided. Some generic help here. https://www.google.com/search?q=kelvinator+dishwasher+machine+replace+temperature+sensor ..

You can try resetting it by unpluging it or shuting it off at the breaker for 5 minutes.

If your Kelvinator dishwasher is not stopping at the end of a cycle and carrying on with the next cycle, there could be a few different reasons. Here are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the problem:

1. Check the timer: Make sure that the timer is set correctly and that it is not stuck in a continuous loop.
2. Check the control board: Make sure that the control board is not malfunctioning.
3. Check the water level sensor: Make sure that the water level sensor is not clogged or malfunctioning.
4. Check the door switch: Make sure that the door switch is not stuck in the closed position.
5. Check the wash impeller: Make sure that the wash impeller is not clogged or malfunctioning.
6. Check the wash motor: Make sure that the wash motor is not malfunctioning.
7. Contact Kelvinator customer support: If you have tried all the above steps and the dishwasher is still not working, it may be best to contact Kelvinator customer support for further assistance. They will be able to diagnose and fix the issue, or tell you if a repair is needed.

We are a repair advice website so we cannot always provide actual documents and manuals. If you are having a serious enough issue to need a wiring diagram it would be better to get a specialist repairer look at it as they will have the knowledge and tools to repair you machine.

I have a Kelvinator kd12mm1 dishwasher. The normal and eco lights were blinking. I have to change the thermostat sensor and need to reset the dishwasher.

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That is either not the whole model number or it is not correct. There maybe a float switch in the machine that is sensing a high water level and is shutting the machine down. It is impossible to tell without the right model number.