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parrottf  
#1 Posted : Friday, May 30, 2008 6:23:09 PM(UTC)
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Installed a new control module myself (not a technician, but I reconnected everything properly, I think). Now I have a blinking "clean" light. The cancel/drain button engages the unit for about two minutes -- but it goes back to the blinking "clean." Won't wash.

What did I get wrong?

Sprayers are not clogged ... unit is sealed tight.

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Gene  
#2 Posted : Saturday, May 31, 2008 3:27:30 PM(UTC)
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Check the heater and the hi-limit thermostat (#30 on the break down diagram) for continuity. Post your findings.

Gene.
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#3 Posted : Sunday, June 1, 2008 11:49:20 AM(UTC)
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Thank you, Gene. Both the heater and hi-limit have continuity.

BTW -- to clairify my earlier post -- I AM able to get the unit to run after resetting it ... but like others, it shuts down and goes into the seven-blink sequence after the wash is complete -- and I'm assuming right about the time the heater element is wanting to kick in, right?

You guys make this make sense! Let me know what I should do next?
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#4 Posted : Monday, June 2, 2008 3:17:14 PM(UTC)
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Both the thermostat and element have continuity.
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#5 Posted : Monday, June 2, 2008 7:03:37 PM(UTC)
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I would not be surprised if the new control board you installed is defective. Talk to people who sold it about the part warranty exchange.

Gene.
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#6 Posted : Saturday, June 14, 2008 8:18:08 AM(UTC)
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I replaced it (it was thru ************.com, so no problems). it STILL isn't getting hot, and it goes to seven blinks after awhile. So ... either I have a wiring problem, or I didn't test either the thermostat or heating element correctly. I removed the thermostat completely -- no wires -- and it had continuity -- so that would seem to be ok. As to the heating element -- I had the unit unplugged, but I don't think I disconnected any wires before I tested it. Is that necessary (yes, probably). Which ones? All of them on the control board?
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#7 Posted : Thursday, June 19, 2008 4:02:11 PM(UTC)
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Gene -- one last try?
I replaced it (it was thru ************.com, so no problems). it STILL isn't getting hot, and it goes to seven blinks after awhile. So ... either I have a wiring problem, or I didn't test either the thermostat or heating element correctly. I removed the thermostat completely -- no wires -- and it had continuity -- so that would seem to be ok. As to the heating element -- I had the unit unplugged, but I don't think I disconnected any wires before I tested it. Is that necessary (yes, probably). Which ones? All of them on the control board?
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#8 Posted : Thursday, June 19, 2008 4:13:38 PM(UTC)
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The best thing is to disconnect both wires from the heater before testing it.

Also such problem could happen if the incoming water is very cold (much less than 120°F recommended by the manufacturer).

Gene.
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