Frigidaire dishwasher fills but then the motor is not running for the wash cycle

Hi Bill, this is AP

Based on the symptoms you are describing on how your Frigidaire dishwasher, model PLD2850, is performing I would think that your dishwashers control board could be causing this to happen. Your dishwasher should wash without stopping for longer periods of time. Regrettably, this is not a simple DIY job. I would highly recommend reaching out to an expert technician to ensure the appropriate replacement part is ordered and is installed correctly to prevent future issues. I hope this information helps to some degree - thanks for your question, and please do not hesitate to reconnect.

If needed you may use the link below to locate a local authorized technician.
http://www.frigidaire.com/Owner-Center/Locate-Service--Parts/

Thanks,

try changing the power supply built-in the board.

Hello - From what you are describing it appears that the unit is attempting to run the cycle, but the wash motor is not coming on. Either the wash motor has failed or there isn't any or isn't enough power supplied to the wash motor. I personally recommend contacting a service provider to accurately diagnosis the dishwasher and to assist with the repairs.

Pump dead. Repair or replacement time.

having the same problem with mine, just replaced the discharge pump last week because it went out, worked a couple days now this. still have not figured out the problem

DO YOU HEAR THE MOTOR START OR HUM AFTER THE WATER FILLS? IF IT RUNS CLEAN YOUR FILTER AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE LOWER SPRAY ARM INSIDE. LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE MORE INFO.

I have the same problem with my dishwasher. If you remove the kick plate while it is running, There is an electric motor underneath. If you push up and pull forward on the electric motor, the noise will stop. I used a block to prop it up and the noise stopped. You may want to try it.

Wordhog: Does sound like a siezed wash pump to me. Wash motor needs to run to get the correct level of water.

To drain a Miele dishwasher, start the machine on a cycle. All the Miele range of dishwashers drain before filling. Then hold in the start button until the end/finish light is lit. Keep doing this until all the water has gone. You could just get a jug and bail it out. Once the jug does not do the job anymore, switch to a cup, I use a very large syringe for the remaining half a litre.

the start switch in the motor is probably bad,it could also be the motor relay.if you can get to the motor run the unit and while it hums try to turn the motor.it also could be something is stuck in the motor let me know.

Ebers, you have a seperate wash and drain motor on this model. When you remove the bottom panel the drain pump will be on the right and the circulation (wash) pump will be in the rear. You are going to have to verify that you have power getting to the wash motor. Sometimes this is difficult without removing the dishwasher. The motor may have a quick connect harness going to it that you can check voltage there. If you have voltage to the motor during the wash cycle and it's not running, well, there's the problem. If no voltage, then it's probably a timer issue. Catriver..post back