My whirlpool dishwasher model number adp2440wh will not work the start button is constatly flashing and the cycle light will not move can anyone help please

SOURCE: "Clean light" keeps blinking; dishwasher won't start new cycle

It says in the manual to check the heating element.

SOURCE: Whirlpool Dishwasher model gu980scgq3

Hi vicyoung0921,

I'm Harvey the Master Plumber.

Your question is: Will not start, seems to have no power at all. You checked the breaker and it's fine. Is there a reset button somewhere on this dishwasher ?

Whirlpool Dishwasher model gu980scgq3

No reset, if breaker is good then check the connection at the d/w. It's under the d/w behind the kick plate on right or center under a cover box. 9 times out of 10 you'll find a loose, broken or burnt connection there. That done, it's time to call in warranty repair. If beyond warranty you might consider utilizing the Repair Directory to find a repairman. If the d/w has a few years on it perhaps it is time to compare the cost of repair verses replacement.

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SOURCE: whirlpool gold start button flashing dishwasher won't start

PROBLEM: WON’T START AND START/RESUME KEY LED FLASHES
3 TIMES WHEN START/RESUME KEY IS PRESSED.
Control programmed to
not start if it suspects
door switch is stuck
closed. Control looks for
switch to open between
cycles.
■ Customer didn’t open
door between cycles.
■ Door switch contacts
are stuck closed.
1. Open and close door and then press
Start/Resume key. Instruct customer.
2. Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power.
3. Check resistance across door switch in
Power Up circuit. Confirm proper latch
assembly operation.
Faulty control.
1. Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power.
2. Check/replace control.
PROBLEM: WON’T RUN AND LED FOR START/RESUME KEY IS
BLINKING SLOWLY
By design, if the door is
opened or power is
interrupted during a cycle,
the user must press the
Start/Resume key to
resume operation.
Instruct Customer; refer to Use & Care manual.
The door must be latched
for the Start/Resume key
to work.
NOTE: For models with all
keys on top of the door,
the Start/Resume key can
be pressed with the door
open but the door must
be latched within 3
seconds.
Confirm door is closed properly before pressing
Start/Resume key. Instruct Customer; refer to
Use & Care manual.
Door switch not making
contact:
■ Faulty door latch
assembly.
■ Faulty door switch.
1. Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power.
2. Measure resistance of door switch contacts
while checking mechanical operation of latch
assembly. Confirm switches not loose from
assembly.

SOURCE: whirlpool dishwasher # quiet partner II

Pushing and holding the 'Heated Dry' button should turn off the light over the padlock symbol and get you going again.

SOURCE: whirlpool dishwasher # quiet partner II

THIS WORKED FOR ME!
push" heated dry",then "normal" then" heated dry" then "normal"--it worked like a charm..did the happy dance,washed dishes and saved $130.00!!