20 Most Recent KitchenAid 23 in. KUDD01DPPA Stainless Steel Dishwasher - Page 3 Questions & Answers

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Dishwasher Problems - Waterwill not drain out

heatman101

Hello, Thank You for using FixYa. I will be helping you today.This unit wll set off a flood switch error on the top drawer if the bottom drawer looses power.You would have to replace the chassis board the one on the bottom with the flood switch on it.
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Press the "Drain/Cancel" button- If water remains, try this: The first thing is to check if the dishwasher drain hose is clogged or maybe kinked, preventing proper drainage. If the hose goes to an under sink garbage disposal, try switching the disposal on and see if it clears the clog. You nay have to disconnect the hose from the disposer to check the hose for clogs. Make sure the dishwasher door is open, so it cannot start.

The manuals are available from KitchenAid support: http://shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/product_literature/search.jsp?siteCd=KAD . Enter the model number and the type of site user that you are.

There are two models listed for the KUDD01DPPA here: http://shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/product_literature/search_results.jsp?searchTerm=KUDD01DPPA&siteCd=KAD&userType=Consumer . The direct links are http://www.kitchenaid.ca/assets/pdfs/literature/Use%20and%20Care%20Guide%20-%208546356.pdf and http://www.kitchenaid.ca/assets/pdfs/literature/Use%20and%20Care%20Guide%20-%208573754.pdf .

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Hi. I have the same problem. Were you able to find a solution? This error code means "motor failure". But how can both motors fail at the same time?

hello, this is the schematic for your entire machine in case you ever do need it http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Kitchenaid-Parts/Dishwasher-Parts/Model-KUDD01DPPA0/0593/0130000?pathTaken=&prst=0&shdMod=KUDD01DPPA0 in your manual it would say what the start stop badge means If this unit is new do not attempt to repair the unit as it would be warrantied and you would void your warranty and I think it is still warrantied seeing how there is no manual online available yet if your unit is not warrantied and you require further diagnosis please message me back and I will look further into your situation Thanks Rick
p.s the stop badge could mean you have a blockage in your drain area but need clarification on your warranty information first Thanks again Rick

Hi
The issue seems to be with the float switch assembly that is bad and should be replaced. Float assembly is found inside the dishwasher's tub, on the bottom. The water that fills your dishwasher lifts the float, and when it reaches a certain level, it acts as a trigger for the float switch. The float triggers the float switch to shut off, thereby shutting off the flow of water into the dishwasher. A defective switch may interfere with your dishwasher's filling and/or draining ability. Use your voltmeter to test the switch. Set the device to the ohms setting x 1. Take each probe and touch them to one switch terminal each. This should produce a reading of either zero or infinity. Continue to touch the probes to the terminals, and press down on the switch's button. The reading should change to the opposite extreme. If your switch fails either of these tests, you should replace it. Hope this helps...please post back for further assistance.
Daniel

Usually a locked draw is caused by an electronic controller failing.To open the draw you can pull it with even firm pressure but do not try and close it as thelid is in the "down "position.Before closing you must go inside chassis by pulling out the affected draw ,unclip the lid motors from the lid supports and push the lid up to the raised position and then wind the arms of the lid motors to the new height,manually and then clip the lid motor arms back into the lid supports.Then replace the draw.Then you must replace the electronic controller...

The problem is the flood switch is activated. This a an electrical switch located in the bottom of the dishwasher. I have seen this problem with my dishwsasher and is normally caused by loading something into one of the drawers that is just too tall. This will prevent the lid from closing fully during the runn cycle and ppour water to the bottom.

Open the lower drawer and remove. Use towels to sop up the water around the circuit board in the bottom. There is a white cover over it that you will want to remove as well. it is easly put back on. Wait 24 hours until the whole thing is dry the power it on and all should be good. we have some square plates that must be loaded inthe right half of the drawer or this problem occurs.

Good luck.

Charles

Hi,
It seems as though your control board has went bad...
I would do some checking with and electric meter to confirm that and then replace the board...

That is not that hard to fix and you can easily buy the partsyourself online...

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heatman101

Dry out the base of the unit.

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heatman101

Asker's Testimonial " explanation very clear. will give it a go and seehow simple it was. thanks Ronnie " - ronnieshomes

Mine is doing the same thing--did you find a solution?