Reset Sequence

Some of the cycles on my dishwasher are not working. This has happened before after a power surge/outage. Many years ago I contacted Kitchenaid and they gave me a sequence of buttons to press to reset the machine. Various lights lit up as if it was doing a self-check, it reset and worked fine.

Last time it happened, I again called Kitchenaid and they denied knowing what I was talking about. I was able to find the sequence by Googling it. Again, it was sucessful.

Happened again and this time I can’t find the sequence.

Appreicate any help anyone can offer. I know the answer exists !

[quote=fltan1;305645]Some of the cycles on my dishwasher are not working. This has happened before after a power surge/outage. Many years ago I contacted Kitchenaid and they gave me a sequence of buttons to press to reset the machine. Various lights lit up as if it was doing a self-check, it reset and worked fine.

Last time it happened, I again called Kitchenaid and they denied knowing what I was talking about. I was able to find the sequence by Googling it. Again, it was sucessful.

Happened again and this time I can’t find the sequence.

Appreicate any help anyone can offer. I know the answer exists ![/quote]

FL,

Here is the control key sequence to enter the test mode and reset the control,

Let it advance through the whole test mode cycle to off.

Hopefully, no failures will be found.

Good Luck,
:slight_smile: :slight_smile: :slight_smile:

[FONT=Swiss721BT-Roman][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-Roman][SIZE=1]Pressing the following option keys in the sequence shown will either[/SIZE][/FONT]
[LEFT][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-Roman]start the Diagnostics Cycle or turn on the Rapid Advance feature for[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-Roman]customer selectable cycles:[/FONT][/SIZE][/LEFT]

[LEFT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Swiss721BT-Bold][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-Bold][SIZE=1]HI TEMP WASH, AIR DRY, HI TEMP WASH, AIR DRY[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Swiss721BT-Bold][SIZE=1]
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Swiss721BT-Roman][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-Roman][SIZE=1]or[/SIZE][/FONT]
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Swiss721BT-Bold][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-Bold][SIZE=1]POWER SCOUR, AIR DRY, POWER SCOUR, AIR DRY[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Swiss721BT-Bold][SIZE=1]
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Swiss721BT-Roman][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-Roman][SIZE=1](HI TEMP WASH = HIGH TEMP WASH = WATER HEAT)[/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-Roman](POWER SCOUR = SUPER SCRUB)[/FONT][/SIZE][/LEFT]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-Roman](AIR DRY = ENERGY SAVER DRY = NO HEAT DRY)[/FONT][/SIZE]
[/SIZE][/FONT]

Thanks for your reply. I’ve seen that sequence on line, but it doesn’t sound familiar and it doesn’t do anything.

Dishwasher is working fine except that the Antibacterial. Light/China, Rinse Only and Sani Rinse buttons do not work. Same problem as previous times.

Is there another sequence ?

[quote=fltan1;305686]Thanks for your reply. I’ve seen that sequence on line, but it doesn’t sound familiar and it doesn’t do anything.

Dishwasher is working fine except that the Antibacterial. Light/China, Rinse Only and Sani Rinse buttons do not work. Same problem as previous times.

Is there another sequence ?[/quote]

FL,

You may want to turn the power to the unit off for a few minutes then program the test mode.

There is no other sequence, that I know of, for your model number.

Here is a direct copy from the servicer tech manual, for the sequence and test mode, and explanations, for the model number you supplied,

Usually, if you cannot program the test mode, or the control wont accept the inputs, the first step would be to replace the control panel key pad assembly.

AP5956395

Once again,

Good Luck,
:slight_smile: :slight_smile: :slight_smile:

[LEFT]Pressing the following option keys in the sequence shown will either
start the Diagnostics Cycle or turn on the Rapid Advance feature for
customer selectable cycles:[/LEFT]
[FONT=Swiss721BT-Bold][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-Bold][SIZE=1][LEFT]HI TEMP WASH, AIR DRY, HI TEMP WASH, AIR DRY[/LEFT]
[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][LEFT]or[/LEFT]
[FONT=Swiss721BT-Bold][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-Bold][SIZE=1][LEFT]POWER SCOUR, AIR DRY, POWER SCOUR, AIR DRY[/LEFT]
[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Swiss721BT-Roman][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-Roman][SIZE=1][LEFT](HI TEMP WASH = HIGH TEMP WASH = WATER HEAT)
(POWER SCOUR = SUPER SCRUB)
(AIR DRY = ENERGY SAVER DRY = NO HEAT DRY)

If the sequence is entered after starting a cycle, the Rapid Advance
feature is turned on, which allows the operator to manually advance
the currently running cycle, interval by interval, by pressing the Pots
& Pans/Antibacteria or Heavy/Soak & Scrub key.
If the above key sequence is entered with the dishwasher in
Standby, the Diagnostics Cycle is started. The Diagnostics Cycle for
stainless steel tub models is different than the Diagnostics Cycle for
plastic tub models (see time charts) but the entry sequence is the
same. The operator can advance either cycle, interval by interval, by
pressing the Pots & Pans/Antibacteria or Heavy/Soak & Scrub key.[/LEFT]
[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]LEFT NOTE 1 – Numeric Cycle Time Display[/LEFT]
[LEFT]For plastic tub models with time displays, the display shows the
current cycle time remaining in the diagnostics cycle (in minutes).[/LEFT]
For stainless steel tub models with numeric time displays, the
[LEFT]display simply shows the “Interval Number” of the currently
executing interval.[/LEFT]
LEFT NOTE 2 – Thermostat/Thermistor Detection[/LEFT]
[LEFT]To help identify whether a thermostat or thermistor is installed
in the dishwasher, the Clean light is only illuminated in intervals 1-6
of the plastic tub Diagnostics Cycle and 1-9 of the stainless tub
Diagnostics Cycle if a thermostat is installed. This determination is
based on the resistance detected on the temperature sensor line.
Because the resistance limits used by the control are close to the
thermistor resistance at room ambient, this indicator is only reliable
if warm water is in the dishwasher.[/LEFT]
LEFT NOTE 3 – Wash and Drain Motor Phase
Windings[/LEFT]
[LEFT]The wash and drain phase winding outputs are only “on” while the
motor is starting in the respective mode. Once the control has
determined that the motor started properly, the phase winding
output is turned “off”.[/LEFT]
LEFT NOTE 4 – Thermal Hold[/LEFT]
[LEFT]This thermal hold only occurs in the Plastic Tub Diagnostics Cycle,
the setpoint temperature for this thermal hold is 60
C/140°F and the[/LEFT]
default time limit is 1 hour