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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.
Thanks!!
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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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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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Both the thermostat and element have continuity.
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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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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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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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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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