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Run diagnostic by pressing Normal, heated dry, normal, heated dry, normal heated dry. a total of 3 times in 15 seconds.
The dishwasher will reboot and run a test load.

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Whirlpool Corp. manufactures and sells dishwasherswhirlpool disher - mag-glass_10x10.gif and other home appliances under its own name, as well as under the brands Kenmore, Maytag and KitchenAid. Whirlpool has been in business for more than 100 years. Whirlpool dishwashers carry full warranties for one year, and limited warranties for longer periods on some of the parts.
Not all issues with Whirlpool dishwashers require a service call from a dishwasher repairperson. You can solve some of these with the troubleshooting tips given below. Some dishwashing problems, however, cannot be solved yourself, but require a qualified plumber.

    Has Your Whirlpool Dishwasher Been Recalled?
  1. In 1996, about 500,000 Whirlpool and Kenmore dishwashers were recalled because the wiring within the door latch could potentially overheat and catch fire. The dishwashers in question were sold between June 1991 and October 1992. Affected Whirlpool brand dishwashers have model numbers beginning with DU8, DP8, DU9 and GDP, such as DU8700XY-1. Affected Kenmore dishwashers have model numbers beginning with 665, such as 665.1665591. In addition to model numbers, both Whirlpool and Kenmore have serial numbers ranging from FA2400000 through FA5299999 or from FB0100000 through FB1899999. If your dishwasher is affected by this recall, do not use it or try to repair it yourself. Contact Whirlpool at 800-874-9481 or Sears at 800-927-1625.
    About 162,000 Whirlpool and Kenmore under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwashers made by Whirlpool and sold between June 2004 and January 2005 were recalled because of an overheating problem in the wash motor. To find out if your dishwasher is affected, call Whirlpool at 866-769-7260. In the meantime, do not use it or try to fix it.
    If your dishwasher is not included in the recalls, you might be able to repair it yourself.
  2. Troubleshooting Whirlpool Dishwasher Problems
  3. If the dishwasher does not fill, check to see that the overflow protection float is unobstructed and can move freely. Press down on it to release it.
    If your dishes are filmy or spotty after they've been washed or you see that the detergent is not completely dissolved, the water temperature might be too low. First, check to see that the dishwasher is connected to the hot water supply. Although the dishwasher heats water automatically at certain times, it will not heat cold water enough throughout the cycle to work properly. Whirlpool recommends that water be 120 degrees Fahrenheit coming into the dishwasher.
    If you're sure the incoming water is hot enough and you're using the correct amount of detergent, but you still have problems with spots on dishes or a dishwasher that won't fill, insufficient water pressure might be to blame. Water pressure must be 20 to 120 per square inch for proper functioning of a dishwasher.
    If the dishwasher isn't draining well, you might need a drain air gap. This is an external part that keeps drain water from backing up into the dishwasher. Plumbing codes in some jurisdictions require the installation of a drain air gap.
    To avoid dishes getting chipped in the dishwasher, make sure you load the dishwasher in a way that the dishes and glassware stay stable in the rack. Do not put delicate china or anything not known to be dishwasher-safe into the dishwasher.
    If you see brown stains on dishes and on the inside of the dishwasher, it is probably because your water is high in iron. The remedy for this is rewashing the dishes, the first time without detergent. Put one to three teaspoons of citric acid crystals into the detergent compartment and run a full wash cycle. Next, run a normal dishwashing cycle with detergent.
  4. Replacing Dishwasher Parts
  5. If the solutions above do not work for you, it is possible that you need to replace one or more dishwasher parts. Whirlpool recommends that you use only factory-specified parts to ensure correct operation and fit. Make note of your model and serial number and call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center at 800-253-1301.

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Clean light blinks on whirlpool dishwasher won't run

If you aren't sure whether Control Lock is on, press a cycle button on the keypad. If Control Lock is on, the light will blink three times.
Turning off Control Lock:
  1. Press and hold the Lock Button for four seconds. The lock light will disappear.
  2. Once off, you should be able to start your wash cycle.
Note: If Sleep Mode is on, turn that off first, then turn off Control Lock.


Like many other electronics, you may need to reset the dishwasher control panel by turning it off, waiting, then turning it back on.
  1. Press the OFF button.
  2. Disconnect the dishwasher from its power source by unplugging it or by turning the circuit breaker off at the electric panel.
  3. Once disconnected, wait one minute, and turn the power back on.
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I had blinking "clean light" on my Whirlpool KUDUO3FTSS1 for the whole last...

The blinking "clean light" is a common problem with some of the Kenmore and Whirlpool models dishwashers. The problem is usually attributed to water supply temperatures being too low when filling. Apparently, there are some issues with the temperature sensing circuits in some dishwashers that causes an error code to be generated if a certain water temperature is not achieved in a specified time interval (this time may differ between models). There is a reset sequence that you can try to clear the fault. Push the NORMAL WASH then HEATED DRY buttons in that sequence two to three times. The unit will enter diagnostics mode, but can be stopped by pressing the CANCEL button. This will clear any existing faults and should return the dishwasher to normal operation.

To keep the fault from returning, it is recommended that you run your hot water faucet in the kitchen until it runs hot BEFORE you start the dishwasher. This will heat the water in the supply line for the dishwasher (most dishwashers are fed from the kitchen sink supply line). The theory is that if you fill the dishwasher with hot water from the start of the wash cycle instead of the cool water that is normally in the lines (especially if you have a hot water tank located far away from the kitchen), this should satisfy the requirements of the temperature sensing circuits. If the fault reappears, there should be a tech sheet located inside the lower panel under the door that explains what the fault is. The flashing light will be a series of flashes, followed by a pause. If you indeed have a component problem, it will depend on the number of flashing lights in the sequence. Refer to the tech sheet to determine WHAT component is affected and how to troubleshoot.
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This blinking indicates a failure to properly heat the water, the link below will have instructions on how to reset the control so you can use the dishwasher and it will provide areas to look as to why it failed. Let me know if it was helpful.

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If you have a flashing clean light then you can find the code and reasons why it is flashing at the link below, if something else is going on send a reply with details on what is happening.

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4628906-flashing_or_blinking_green_clean_light_7
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Read this article, it should address your problem.

http://fixitnow.com/wp/2006/03/20/whirlpool-built-dishwasher-includes-kitchenaid-and-some-kenmores-wont-start-clean-led-blinks-seven-times/

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look behind the lower acess panel( toe kick) for the tech sheet, there is aspot cleary labeled "clean light ' blinking 7 times.
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