Dishwasher doesn't seem to be getting power. Breaker looks good

Hello ...

I tried to look up your model numbers here (usa)...
with no success... (Kenmore 13742 / 13744 / 13749)

I rarely (ever) suggest owners go direct to Sears...
but this would seem to be.. appropriate...

(I my opinion they are rude & pushy to sell parts
(good news ... here... their guaranteed fit/fix)).

Before doing so...

Check your water, drain & power at the appliance.

With the breaker turned of...

open the appliance cord JUNCTION BOX and assure the
wiring devices (usually "wire nuts") are still tight and secure.

Finding nothing... you are at the UNHAPPY JUNCTURE
where you need to use SEARS PARTS DIRECT...

http://searspartsdirect.com/dishwasher

You need to trace the power cord into the machine to confirm this case. It will lead you into the circuit and if power is not present to the controller section there can be a fuse before the circuit.
Remove power to the machine and remove panel to check.

First check that the house circuit breaker isn't tripped. If it seems good, unplug the machine and plug a lamp or something in to check receptical. If all seems good let me know.

see this causes and fix it. God bless you
Thermal Fuse If the dishwasher won't start the thermal fuse might have blown. The thermal fuse helps to prevent damage to the dishwasher by turning off power so that it doesn't overheat. Once blown, the thermal fuse will have to be replaced for the dishwasher to work.

Door Switch The door switch, or switches, are sometimes called interlock switches. The door switch prevents the dishwasher from running while the door is open. If the dishwasher won't start, the switch or switches might be defective. To access the door switches, remove the control panel or inside door panel - depending on the model. They can be tested for continuity.

Main Control Board The main control board provides power to nearly every component of the dishwasher. If the dishwasher won't start the main control board might be defective. YOU should first check for more common parts. Many times control boards are replaced unnecessarily because the problem was not diagnosed properly.

Touchpad and Control Panel If the touchpad is defective, the control board might not get the signal for the selections made. If the dishwasher won't start and the display doesn't seem to change properly when the buttons are pressed, the touchpad might need to be replaced. On some models the touchpad and control panel are sold together and will need to be replaced at the same time.

Touchpad If the touchpad is defective, the control board might not get the signal for the selections made. If the dishwasher won't start and the display doesn't seem to change properly when the buttons are pressed, the touchpad might need to be replaced.

Timer The timer allows power to flow to the proper parts at the proper times. If the dishwasher won't start, the timer might be defective. Keep in mind that timers are often misdiagnosed as the cause of a problem. Check other components first before replacing the timer.

OK I am not an expert but I have spent the last two weeks learning about and fixing my dishwasher! Hopefully I can save you a headache. Try the following:

* Flip the switch off and on in your breaker/circuit box for 10-15 minutes. May reset your washer.
* If that doesn't work, try running diagnostic/reset cycles by pressing heated dry -normal- heated dry or heated dry-sanitize-heated dry in sequence. If the cycles run fine, you will rule out a power, latch, motor/drying issue. It also may (hopefully) reset your system.
* If normal function still does not resume after that, make sure your power (from the breaker box) is turned off and unscrew (with a star-shaped screwdriver bit - check your car emergency kit or toolbox, you may find you have it) and open the front button control panel and check all connections. Try carefully unplugging and replugging wires and look for any corrosion/moisture on the circuit board.
* If everything looks good but that does not work, test the circuit board by unplugging the green ribbon cable from the control panel, reassembling with the ribbon cable unplugged, flipping your circuit back on and then closing the dishwasher door. If the drain motor runs, it will show you that there is still some function with the circuit board. Although it doesn't rule out the circuit board completely, it will point to a most likely control (button) panel issue and try replacing that. If the drain test does NOT run, it may be the circuit board that needs to be replaced.

There may be some additional instructions specific to your model hidden in an envelope behind the kickplate of your washer.

Hopefully some of that helps!

control pcb likely damaged by power surge after lighting strike.

I would first take a look inside the junction box were the power cord connects to the dishwasher. The junction box is located at the bottom of the dishwasher and can be access by removed the toe plate.
I have seen were one of the wire nuts that connect the power cord will come loose or burn off.
If the power cord is connected ok then I would check the thermo fuse with a ohm meter to see if it's blown.

Same problem here. It's been a while since we used it. HDA 3440GO2SA. I think I've narrowed it down to the motor seizing. I get 12.2 ohms on the windings and a local tech says the windings are good then. Some decent troubleshooting videos here http://www.appliancehelponline.com/dishwashernotrunning.html. Turn the breaker off for the unit (so you have no power), remove the bottom panel and kick plate. take a screw driver and try to turn the motor fan blades. If it turns really hard keep turning it until it loosens up. If it turns freely, pull the plug, test the power coming in with your multimeter (requires turning breaker back on, of course, but after the leads are inserted in the plug). You should have around 120 volts with the door switch activated and wash cycle on. Anyhooo...I plan on trying to pull the hub and clean it up, put some di-electric grease on it and re-assemble. If that doesn't work then I'll debate whether to spend 150+ on a new motor or just get a new dishwasher...lol.

As a general rule, what you are describing happens if the power is interrupted for a short time and the machine doesn't get a chance to do a reset before the power comes back. There is a good chance if you power the unit off then actually unplug it from the wall and leave it 20 minutes it should do a reset and be OK. REcognising this is a built in, I would hope there is an isolator switch somewhere nearby you can flick, but if not you will have to switch the breaker that feeds the kitchen in your breaker box.

Check the breaker carefully, it may have a GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) built in. If it doesn't say anything about this on the breaker, look for a small 'test' button which is used to test the breaker's reaction to a fault condition. If it is GFI equipped, water has gotten into areas where it did not belong and is causing ground currents to flow activating the GFI.
If it is not so equipped, then the motor has probably failed drawing excessive current causing the breaker to trip.