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Posted on Mar 03, 2017

Kenmore Dishwasher- Thermal Fuse Problem?

Hello-

My Kenmore is around 2 years old and recently it has just stopped working mid cycle and the keypad dies out.

It seems to power back on indescriminately and when it restarts (resuming where it left off) it can stay on for <1 minute or run for 10.

I looked at the circuit diagram and ran the diagnostic but it dies in the middle of that too.

I called an appliance repair guy who, as a result of being stuck in traffic, tried to help me self diagnose it- he seemed to think the computer/circuits were all fine and that it sounded like a fuse was tripping (or a heat sensor?).

However, I can find nothing labeled fuse on the schematic. I'm betting he's right as now that I think about it, it seems to power back on after it has cooled off. I cannot seem to locate the thermal fuse...!?

All connections are snug on the board as are the connections from the dishwasher to the power source. There is no corrosion on the board.

I'm trying to discern my model number but the front of the manual lists the following: 665.1602, 665.1702, 665.1603, 665.1703, 665.1622...

I'm hoping it's something simple. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 10, 2008

SOURCE: kenmore dishwasher model 63991 (10yrs old)

If the display works, but the machine doesn't fill, wash, or pump out, the control board is the only component that could cause all these symptoms.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 10, 2008

SOURCE: Kenmore Elite Dishwasher Model# 665.15912001

Yeah, I have a similar problem. I tried to go into a suggested diagnostic run, but that didn't yield anything. I tried pushing the Sani-Rinse and Air Dry buttons back and forth a number of times. Didn't help.
At first I thought the lock-on had accidently been engaged, but disengaging the "child lock" doesn't help. The lock-on light comes back on and sometimes blinks rapidly. I"ve counted around 7 rapid blinks at times and 3 rapid blinks at other times--in case that makes a difference. The control panel doesn't work--in other words, the dishwasher does not start, even when I can successfully get other lights to come on. I don't want to spend >$100. for a new control panel if that is not really the problem.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 20, 2009

SOURCE: Where is the thermal fuse for Kenmore 665 11073342 dishwasher?

The thermal fuse is located in the front control panel where the circuit board is. You need to remove 4 screws(depending on the type of dishwasher you have) and you will see it. Make sure you change everything not just the fuse but the new wires also.

Hope this fixes your problem

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 26, 2009

SOURCE: kenmore dishwasher 587.15159400

to whom it may conern:
about six month ago I purchese the dishwasher, But It just stopped working, the green clean light just blinks all day and night, but wont start it's, when I push the red start button comes on but turns off about 5 seconds later turns of, and wont run and clean my dishes. Could you please help me get strat the dishwasher to start up and run again. Thank you patrick c smith

patrick c smtih
phon 951 805 5187
19050 rockman street
lake elsinore, ca., 92530
actt, 5049 9485 2176 1660

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 25, 2009

SOURCE: I have an 8 year-old Kenmore 665.16912 dishwasher.

if all are really good then the only thing it con be is the display (8269205) $25.00 part, if it's bad dishwasher wont run

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