The ‘normal’, ‘light china’, and ‘cancel’ button lights are flashing continually. Is there a reset procedure for these models? I believe this was caused when the door was opened during the drying cycle and then closed without doing start/resume. Any help would be appreciated.
Try to unplug the dishwasher power cord (under the sink) for a few minutes and plug it back.
Gene.
I’ve turned of the circuit breaker overnight and then when turned back on the ‘light china’ button goes on initially, then when I press the ‘cancel’ or ‘start’ button the ‘light china’, ‘normal’ and ‘cancel’ lights continually flash. The washer is under warranty for parts but labor is still at my expense. I was hoping there was an easy way to reset the machine. Thanks, Richard
Hi Richard,
[LEFT][FONT=Verdana]A rapidly blinking LED over one or more of the keys of the keypad indicates one or more key switch lines are stuck or shorted on either the control board or the keypad.[/FONT][/LEFT]
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[/FONT] [LEFT][FONT=Verdana]To determine which of the part is faulty, do the test recommended in the “Checking Keypad Operation” section in the tech sheet.[/FONT][/LEFT]
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[LEFT]Post the results and the color of the control panel and I’ll help you with the right part number. You can buy any of the needed parts from $66 to $95 which is less than the labor charge you have to pay for a warranty service.[/LEFT]
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Thanks for the reply, I discovered that same thing by checking the tech sheet and doing a couple of tests that it recommended. It looks like I’ll need a new keypad not the control board. Richard
Gene,
I have an older model Kitchenaid (KUPC25CHSS1) with the same symptoms as RKing11. I pulled the keypad ribbon, turned on the power then shut the door w/ no response on the drain motor. Can you help me with the correct part? My control panel is black.
Your help is much appreciated. Jeff
Your problem may be the control board. I don’t know what the part number for that model may be though. I don’t think that it makes any difference on the color for the control panel though. I eventually replaced the keypad with a black one (it was shat was available) even though the dishwasher is stainless steel and it still worked.
Richard
jgiza25,
The model number you posted does not come up. Verify and repost it, please.
Gene.
Sorry, the “P” should be a “D” so its KUDC25CHSS1 . The unit is a stainless steel model, the console is stainless steel and the inlaid keypad is black. The control panel inside has a gray plastic housing and the board itself is tan. There were 2 parts to the ribbon pin-connection from the keypad to disconnect from the control panel . I pulled both before powering on and then closing the door - hope I did that right. Thanks for your help.
Jeff
Jeff,
If the problem with your dishwasher is identical with the problem for the Richard’s dishwasher then the solution is the same too - a bad console.
- The part number for the console is [COLOR=#0066cc]AP3044901[/COLOR]
Here are the break down diagrams for the Kitchen Aid dishwasher Model KUDC25CHSS1
Gene.
Gene,
Thanks for the help. Yes my symptoms were the same as Richards, but when I went through the tech sheet procedure, the control did not respond by turning on the drain motor. According to the tech sheet, the problem is in the control, not the console. The control is located on a different break down diagram. The console contains the keypad. For my sake I hope this is correct as the difference in parts is around 300 bucks.
Thanks again.
Jeff
Hi Jeff,
I never seen such instructions. I have looked through the whole two pages of the tech sheets , and the only I found is the “Error messages, stuck key” note in the bottom right corner. If you have a different tech sheets, I would like to see these instructions - if you can post it.
Gene.
Gene,
I was using the tech sheet from your link above to Richard under “Checking Keypad Operation”. That procedure has you disconnect the keypad pin connection from the control as I mentioned, then look for drain motor startup for 2 minutes after closing the door. Unless I misread, it points to the control, not the console (keypad).
I appreciate your help.
Jeff
Jeff,
All models are different and you can not use the tech sheets for one model to diagnose a problem with another.
In most cases the key pad (which is a part of the console) replacement solves this problem.
Gene.
Go figure, unhooked all the leads to the control board (including the door latch switch) and put it all back together. Now working fine (for now). We’ll see. This will keep me from buying the 300 console for now. Thanks for your help.
The EXACT same thing has happened to me 4 times. If you open the dishwasher door during a cycle, and forget to close the door, your normal, light china and cancel buttons will start blinking in a few hours and your dishwasher will become inoperable. I found this out the hard way, each time I had to call a service repairman and pay over $300 to get a new control panel installed. I asked Kitchenaid each time what was causing the problem, every time they said they had no idea. Well finally the last time, I realized it must be opening the door mid-cycle that’s causing the issue. Sure enough, I’ve stopped doing that and I haven’t had any problems since. The bottom line is that Kitchenaid sucks. First of all, a dishwasher shouldn’t break just because you open the door mid-cycle. Second of all, if that does cause the dishwasher to break, Kitchenaid should tell its customers NOT to open the door mid-cycle. Instead Kitchenaid is covering up its flaw, and is more than happy because it’s getting money from the servicing companies each time you pay for them to fix your dishwasher. Bottom line is that KitchenAid SUCKS, and you’re much better off going with an honest, reputable company like GE.
[LEFT][COLOR=#000000]The EXACT same thing has happened to me 4 times. If you open the dishwasher door during a cycle, and forget to close the door, your normal, light china and cancel buttons will start blinking in a few hours and your dishwasher will become inoperable. I found this out the hard way, each time I had to call a service repairman and pay over $300 to get a new control panel installed. I asked Kitchenaid each time what was causing the problem, every time they said they had no idea. Well finally the last time, I realized it must be opening the door mid-cycle that’s causing the issue. Sure enough, I’ve stopped doing that and I haven’t had any problems since. The bottom line is that Kitchenaid sucks. First of all, a dishwasher shouldn’t break just because you open the door mid-cycle. Second of all, if that does cause the dishwasher to break, Kitchenaid should tell its customers NOT to open the door mid-cycle. Instead Kitchenaid is covering up its flaw, and is more than happy because it’s getting money from the servicing companies each time you pay for them to fix your dishwasher. Bottom line is that KitchenAid SUCKS, and you’re much better off going with an honest, reputable company like GE.
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[quote=Gene;29855]Hi Jeff,
I never seen such instructions. I have looked through the whole two pages of the tech sheets , and the only I found is the “Error messages, stuck key” note in the bottom right corner. If you have a different tech sheets, I would like to see these instructions - if you can post it.
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Hi Gene, I know this is a very old thread, but the link to the tech sheets no longer works. Do you have another link to the tech sheets.
My kitchenaid KUDC25CHSS1 (same model) has the Delay 2 hr and Child lock lights on and I can’t clear them. Tried the ‘Energy Save/Air Dry’ button for 5 secs, no good. Trying to avoid $275 for the console if there is a way to reset the system.
Don’t think it’s a button stuck.
Thanks in advance,
Michael
Hi Michael,
There are no any resets in such situation. If these lights are flashing then the new console most likely is the only solution. Try to follow the instructions posted by jgiza25 on 8/17/2008.
Gene.
Hi,
I have the same issue, multiple lights blinking quickly and CANCEL does not have any effect, nor pushing any of the buttons. 
I could not locate the Tech Sheet for KUDP02FRSS0, could you share please?
Could you advise me how to determine which part I need to order? I also have not had success trying to reset or put into diagnostic mode. Could you tell me the right sequence and confirm these are down with door open, then when the lights start flashing you close the door.
Very much appreciate any help you can provide..
- Marianne