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Question posted by schinellersrq on November 25th, 2016

Please Help! Cannot Start Dishwasher.

The Clean light continues to blink twice and have been unable to cancel. Please help!

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on November 25th, 2016 10:04 AM

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There are two possible causes. See https://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/How-To-Fix-A-Dishwasher/31-121--S0RURTIwNEVTUyA=/KitchenAid-Dishwasher-won-t-start.

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Answer #2: Posted by BusterDoogen on November 25th, 2016 9:46 AM

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The dishwasher has detected a problem in the heater element circuit. The reset sequence used was reported to be the following:
1) Crack the door open.
2) Within 3 seconds press the following sequence - Hi Temp Scrub, Energy Saver Dry, Hi Temp Scrub, Energy Saver Dry
3) Close and latch the door
4) Press the cancel button (the circle with the triangle in it).

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Installation Guide - Page 8

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Installation Guide - Page 10

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Installation Guide - Page 12

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Installation Guide - Page 17

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Installation Guide - Page 24

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Use & Care Guide - Page 4

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Use & Care Guide - Page 5

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Use & Care Guide - Page 7

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Use & Care Guide - Page 8

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Use & Care Guide - Page 9

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Use & Care Guide - Page 11

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Use & Care Guide - Page 12

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Use & Care Guide - Page 14

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