Hi, My Frigidaire dishwasher quit working. The display only says “low”(which is an indication that my rinsing agent is low). I tried disconnecting the electrical and reconnecting. Then it displayed an “F”, I pushed the start/cancel button and it returned to “low” with time remaing and a small padalock icon. Any Thougths on this problem? Thanks.
Here are your parts
Replacement parts for pld3460rdc models | AppliancePartsPros.com
Here is the tech sheet
http://manuals.frigidaire.com/prodinfo_pdf/Kinston/154495501ena.pdf
Here is the manual
http://manuals.frigidaire.com/prodinfo_pdf/Kinston/154575901.pdf
I used rdc1
Try unlocking it, see page 7 in the manual.
[quote=denman;233055]Here are your parts
Replacement parts for pld3460rdc models | AppliancePartsPros.com
Here is the tech sheet
http://manuals.frigidaire.com/prodinfo_pdf/Kinston/154495501ena.pdf
Here is the manual
http://manuals.frigidaire.com/prodinfo_pdf/Kinston/154575901.pdf
I used rdc1
Try unlocking it, see page 7 in the manual.[/quote]
Thanks Denman for your quick reply. It is the rdc1 by the way. I tried unlocking it per instruction manual but no response when I press the no heat dry button. I’m thinking that it might be the control board or the console assembly. Wondering how I figure out which? Is it possible to have the ones on my diswaher tested if I brought them in somewhere? And if so any suggestions to what kind of place could do this? Thanks again. tmcke.
I cannot find a pinout for the console (keypad) so cannot give you a way to check it.
Often with this type of problem you check the keypad if the switches check out OK then you replace the control panel. This is still a bit of a crap shoot but your odds are better.
There really is no for places to check the boards.
You could try the following but it is a long shot.
Connector Cleaning / Checking
Unplug the unit
Open it up
Remove the ribbon cable from the keypad to the control board at the control board.
Clean the edge connector.
If it is the type where there is not a connector just the insulation is removed, it can be cleaned with a pencil eraser. Do not use an ink eraser as it is too abrasive.
Check the tracks in the ribbon cable for hairline cracks. A magnifying glass helps here.
Would not hurt to clean the connector on the board. Use electronics contact cleaner or isopropyl alcohol and a tooth brush. Be gentle and do not reconnect till all the solvent evaporates.
Reconnect everything and give it a try.
You could also disconnect the keypad and try it if the unit still is locked then the control board would be at the top of my list.
I think I would replace the control board first.