Dishwasher - not washing

If your
dishwasher has a digital readout and you see an error code, it may
indicate a problem with the unit. If this happens, look up the error
code in your owner's manual to find out what the problem is.


If your dishwasher has a digital readout and you see an error code, it may indicate a problem with the unit. If this happens, look up the error code in your owner's manual to find out what the problem is.

If it doesn't work at all

If your dishwasher doesn't work at all, check these:

Power from the house
Door switch
Wiring
Timer or selector switch



Power from the house

Is
there power getting to the dishwasher? This can be difficult to test,
because dishwashers are usually wired directly to an electrical
circuit, rather than plugged into the wall. But at least check for a
blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker.




Door switch

The
door switch is important because, if it's defective, the dishwasher
won't work at all. To reach it, you need to remove the control panel
cover, or sometimes the interior liner of the door. If it's defective,
you need to completely replace it.




Wiring

Often
the main wiring connection from the house, at the dishwasher, burns and
breaks the connection. If that's the problem, the wires must be
repaired/replaced as necessary. If that's not the problem, check the
wiring to the door switch, the wiring between the door and the lower
part of the dishwasher, and the wiring to the timer. Repair any broken,
burned, brittle, or defective wiring, using the proper appliance-grade
wire and connectors.




Timer or selector switch

Although
it's uncommon, the timer or the selector switch may be defective. If
so, you need to replace the defective part, because neither of these
can be repaired.

If it doesn't work at all If your dishwasher doesn't work at all, check these:

Power from the house
Door switch
Wiring
Timer or selector switch
Power from the house Is there power getting to the dishwasher? This can be difficult to test, because dishwashers are usually wired directly to an electrical circuit, rather than plugged into the wall. But at least check for a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker.

Door switch The door switch is important because, if it's defective, the dishwasher won't work at all. To reach it, you need to remove the control panel cover, or sometimes the interior liner of the door. If it's defective, you need to completely replace it.

Wiring Often the main wiring connection from the house, at the dishwasher, burns and breaks the connection. If that's the problem, the wires must be repaired/replaced as necessary. If that's not the problem, check the wiring to the door switch, the wiring between the door and the lower part of the dishwasher, and the wiring to the timer. Repair any broken, burned, brittle, or defective wiring, using the proper appliance-grade wire and connectors.

Timer or selector switch Although it's uncommon, the timer or the selector switch may be defective. If so, you need to replace the defective part, because neither of these can be repaired.