The clean light on my kenmore dishwasher model #66516033401 is blinking 7 times continuously. I believe it is a diagnostic mode. what sequence of buttons must i push to clear it?
If the clean light flashes 7 times, pauses, then repeats...
When
the dishwasher doesn't sense a water temperature increase, it stops
working and locks the functions (clean light flashes 7 times, all
buttons are non responsive). It does this as a safety in case the
element is broken and feeding electrical current into the water.
To resolve this you will have to reset the console. Do this by closing the door and press these buttons in sequence...
-high temp wash
-heated dry
-high temp wash
-heated dry
...all
the
lights will turn on briefly and the machine will start a diagnostic
cycle. Let it go through the diagnostic to test the function of the
element.(1-2 minutes). When it finishes, open the door and touch the
element to see if it is hot (be careful, it can get pretty hot so wet
your fingers to avoid burns).
Once the diagnostic has cleared, you should be able to run the dishwasher as normal.
If
the issue returns, you could have a problem with the heating circuit
(ie. element, thermostat or wiring).
It rarely happens but it could
also be the door switch not engaging properly when the door is closed
(slightly bend the door latch down making sure it doesn't hit the door
when you close it).
Good luck!
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Thank you very much for "clean light blinks" code. It worked.!!! If problem continues, will call for service.
Clean light keeps blinking (7 times sequence) continually, won't allow the washer to run, there is a sequence of buttons to push a couple of times; what are they?
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