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DU1100 Stops mid cycle.

Not even two years old and we're having problems with the dishwasher stopping mid cycle. It doesn't stop every time we use it, but approx. 1 out of every 5 or 6. When it does stop the lights go out for about a minute and then go back on and the "start/resume" light blinks. You can start it right back up by pressing the start button again, but usually stops again shortly later. Takes many restarts to make it all the way through a cycle. Any ideas what the problem is?

  • Anonymous Jan 12, 2009

    I have the same problem. we found site that said something about the door connection causing the problem but cant find it again. if you have a solution let me know

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