Hi, and happy holidays to everyone. As the title states, my two year old whirlpool dishwasher is totally unresponsive, as if being unplugged. This model has the tactile push buttons on the front. Forgot to add that it's also full of water

Thinks I have checked...

-Breaker didn't trip and outlet has power.
-Saw no burnt wires underneath but I must say that I did not remove the wire-nuts inside the junction box... just gave them a visual once-over.
-Removed front panel and used Ohm-meter on the door switch. It's the four-pronged kind and it seems to be good.

I've searched around a bit and some info points to the thermal fuse. What else do I need to check? Where is the thermal fuse located?

Thanks in Advance... Mark.

Thanks for the help. My schematic skills are quite aged. I assume this would be the location of the fuse?



**Edit**

Looks like the site won't let me post an image. I was trying to post a pic of the control board in the back of the door. In the upper left corner is where the the tan wire coming from the door switch is split into two plugs. I assume that would be the thermal fuse they are both plugged into? (I'll check when I get home.) Would it be okay to jumper the connection momentarily just to see if I get any response?

I appreciate the help. It was the thermal fuse. When I jumpered the leads and manually activated the door switch, the controls lit up. I have ordered the parts from here. It was available locally but I thought it only right to give my business to the folks than helped me and saved me money in the process.

...Mark...

Hello,

New here to the website! Mine isn't dead, it just stops in the middle of the cycle. The door doesn't appear to close all of the way to activate the sensor in the door latch. What part(s) should I replace?

Thanks!

-Rick

Yep, same model. I think it's the door (or switch) because sometimes we have to hold the door in place to keep the "on" light on.