Dishwasher wont work - starts but then stops and the light flashes. Have tried cleaning it out but dont know what else to look for?

my whirlpool is doing the same thing. I'm trying to find a wiring diagram with not much luck. A work around I use is to turn the breaker on the fuse box off for 5 seconds then back on. The dishwasher then works for one cycle.

Only reset you can do is unplugging power cord for 10 minutes.
The control panel it is probably faulty and in need for replacement.

Hi,

Here is a tip that will help you to find out why water will not come into the dishwasher...

Dishwasher Trouble No Water entering Dishwasher

heatman101

Hi


Thanks for using FixYa. If the clean light flashes, pauses, and then repeats. When the dishwasher doesn't sense a water temperature increase, it stops working and locks the functions (clean light flashes, all buttons are non responsive). It does this as a safety in case the element is broken and feeding electrical current into the water.

To resolve this you will have to reset the console. Do this by closing the door and press these buttons in sequence...

-high temp wash
-heated dry
-high temp wash
-heated dry


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Thanks
Rylee

Hi,

Sorry you are having trouble, I put together a quick check list and instructions on how to reset the control. Let me know if this works for you, if not I can dig a bit deeper to help.

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4628906-flashing_or_blinking_green_clean_light_7

i have had this dishwasher sdw60 for 18 months and it just keeps beeping, i have cleaned it ,turned it off at the mains it just dont wont to work. please help.

Is the clean light blinking 7 times? If so this means you have a problem with your heating element

If the clean light flashes 7 times, pauses then repeats...

If the dishwasher doesn't sense a water temperature increase, it will stop working and lock the functions (clean light flashes 7 times, all buttons are non responsive).

To resolve this you will have to reset the console. Do this by closing the door and press these buttons in sequence...

-high temp wash
-heated dry
-high temp wash
-heated dry

...all the lights will turn on briefly and the machine will start a diagnostic cycle. You can press cancel or let the diagnostic cyle finish (1-2 minutes).
You should now be able to run the dishwasher as normal.

If the issue returns, you could have a problem with the heating circuit (ie. element, thermostat or wiring). It rarely happens but it could also be the door switch not engaging properly when the door is closed (slightly bend the door latch down making sure it doesn't hit the door when you close it).

ive not worked on hotpoint dishwashers,does the dishwasher drain? at the point it plays up is it supposed to be filling or washing.check the filters inlet valve etc.do you still have the manual for the dishwasher.the flashing lights are most likley a fault code but we dont get hotpoint dishwashers in australia.sorry i cant be of more help.Ian