20 Most Recent KitchenAid 24 in. KUDS25 Built-in Dishwasher - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Unplug the unit for 15 minutes then plug it back in. This should reset all your computer system and make everything work again

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1. Check the water temperature. Should be 125 to 140 F.
   
2. Check pump re-circulation., Listen, see if it sounds like it is spraying the water around with enough pressure.
   
3. Check water level when the fill cycle has completed. Should be just under the heating element. If not, possibly need to replace the water inlet valve.
   
4. Check the spray arm and pump cover for splits or leaks.
   
5. Check to make sure dishwasher is draining after each cycle. There should only be a little water in the bottom of the tub.
   
6. Make sure the dishes are loaded properly, or dishwasher is not overloaded.
   
7. Possibly try a different detergent. Some liquid-gels will bubble and a pump cannot pump bubbles.
   

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Rylee

unit is in sales demo mode.
push in less than 3 seconds:

High temp - heated dry - heated dry - high temp - heated dry - heated dry

to switch demo mode off

if your unable to unlock the "childlock" by holding down the button, then it woud seem that theres a problem with the user interface itself

Check to see if power is getting to the motor. If it is then you have a bad motor. Is the motor making a noise? Some of that broken plastic could have got down into the pump and have it locked up.

Motor bad. If you are getting power to the motor then the motor is bad.

can you make a test cord out of a short extension cord . cut the cord on the female end and crimp on two alligator clips . now with the dishwasher disconnected from the power grid put the alligator clips on the water valve .check that the alligator clips are not touching nothing but the valve terminals. Now plug up the male end into a wall outlet ,you should have water if not you will know what to test.

yes, the problem is usually dirt in the valve or the water valve under the sink .

debris in the drain pump / clogged up drain line or kinked/ bad drain solenoid on some models

usually 120 volts

check the check valve it may have something in it.

sounds like bad console or bad control board.

Hello Dianne...I'll take a shot here.. chances are that the door interlock ( switch ) is disabling the dishwasher from starting.. it may be damaged or disconnected.. and as long as you are sure you have a water supply to the dishwasher,.. that's where I would start...If that switch is NOT made.. the dishwasher will not start... Hope that helps

allaroni No doubt the problem with your dish washer is bad key pad due to stuck button(s). The user interface you found in the technical data does not exist and what Whirlpool meant under this name only Whirlpool knows. They do not sell the key pad separate and that?s why you have to buy the complete console. Wherever you found the new part if it cost more then $150, let me know and I can get a better deal for you. Gendos post back....

is there 7 flashing lites?? if so this is a known prob with them and i can get you the tech sheet for the fix

If it is a Kitchenaid KUDS25 series, there is a thermal fuse located on the upper portion of the electronic control panel. You will need a continuity meter to test it with the power OFF. In addition, check that the door latch switch closes properly and has conductivity across the two spades with the door closed. However, it sounds like you have bigger problems now with the broken ribbon cable...

It sounds like your touchpad is faulty. It can be removed by opening dishwasher door and removing 4 Torx screws along upper edge. Be sure power to unit is off before working on it.

The water pipe to your dishwasher is most likely split and/ or kinked.

br, sounds like you have a stuck keypad. This would be the only reason it is switching to a different cycle. Catriver..post back.