Kitchenaid Dishwasher Door Locked

If the problem is the dishwasher door latch the next step is to closely inspect it.

Kitchenaid dishwasher door locked.

Sometimes food particles or other foreign debris can become wedged inside making it hard to open or close. If the dishwasher has a dedicated control lock button in the options selections press and hold control lock for 3 seconds press the words control lock. 01 door hinge. If it continues flashing the button is likely stuck.

Demonstrating how to turn on and off the control lock feature on a whirlpool dishwasher. The door can still be opened closed while the controls are locked. If it s large enough or if enough debris is present it will keep the door from closing properly and stop the dishwasher from working altogether. You can t release the lock mode until that button gets unstuck.

When you press one of the control buttons while the dishwasher is in lock mode the button should flash only four times. Kitchenaid quiet superba dishwashers include a special control lock feature that renders the machine inoperable when buttons are pressed. You may need to disable sleep mode by pressing either start resume or cancel or by opening and closing the door before you are able to turn the control lock off. If a hinge is bent or broken replace it.

Hold it down until the red light labeled control locked blinks on. Kitchenaid dishwasher won t latch. If any buttons are pressed while the dishwasher control is locked the light will flash three times. Inspect the door hinges for damage.

The dishwasher not only requires the strike to keep the door closed but the door. Enter model number to search for the required part specific to your product. The control lock prevents children from causing damage to the dishwasher by operating it incorrectly and more importantly prevents injury to children if they try to open or operate the machine. To turn off control lock press and hold the options key that says control lock hold 3 sec under it for 3 seconds.

Lock the dishwasher by pressing the control button for 3 seconds. Use the control lock 4 hour delay or whatever button you used to disengage the lock.