Issues that can necessitate a reset of the dishwasher include when a cycle won t advance when the clean complete light keeps blinking when there are power interruptions or when the dishwasher fails to run altogether.
Kitchenaid dishwasher flashing lights. If the light or china button is flashing by itself that means there s a motor problem. Contact kitchenaid for service if the clean light resumes blinking which indicates a service. The heating element heats up the water to operating temperature. Touch and hold the control lock or the 4 hour delay key pad depending up on the kitchenaid dishwasher model for four seconds to release the control lock feature.
Turn off the water and select a new wash cycle on the dishwasher. Video of the day. Another option is to reset the control panel by pushing two buttons in series. Use a lightly dampened cloth to wipe the control panel and clean away any residue that might be causing one or more of the keypads to stick in place.
Press start and let the full cycle finish. Between the drain motor water impeller motor and others i d definitely call for service if i saw that one. If this happens your machine has activated the flood switch. Wait for the lights on the control panel to turn solid.
Kitchenaid dishwasher lights flashing or blinking. Press cancel drain run the hot water at the kitchen sink until it feels hot. Unplug the dishwasher from the power source and schedule a service call. If an indicator light is illuminated the corresponding cycle has usually been selected or the cycle is currently at the indicated point such as washing or clean.