How do I know if my dishwasher thermal fuse is blown?

Touch the left multimeter lead to the left side of the thermal fuse; touch the right multimeter lead to the right side of the fuse. Keep an eye on the multimeter needle; a needle that fails to move indicates a blown thermal fuse.

Is there a fuse on a KitchenAid dishwasher?

KitchenAid dishwashers have a thermal fuse, located inside of the control board compartment of the dishwasher. The thermal fuse is designed to cut power to the dishwasher when it detects an abnormally high level of heat in the dishwasher.

How do I put my KitchenAid dishwasher in diagnostic mode?

To invoke a Diagnostics Cycle, press the “Heated Dry” key followed by the “Normal” key then again the “Heated Dry” key and finally “Normal” key, once more. Ensure your machine is in standby mode while doing it (and press the keys rapidly).

Where is the thermal fuse on a dishwasher?

The thermal fuse is normally located on the top side of the circuit board assembly with two wires attached to it. When the thermal fuse fails, the control board will not receive power and the dishwasher will not start.

Do KitchenAid dishwashers have a reset button?

Control Panel and Function Reset Hit the Hi-temp Scrub and Energy Saver Dry buttons individually until each button has been hit at least five times. Let the unit settle for ten minutes to allow it to reset. Once you are done pressing the reset sequence, expect to see the lights on the display panel flash.

Why does my KitchenAid dishwasher have no power?

If your dishwasher is plugged into an outlet, simply unplug the unit for one minute and then plug the unit back in. If the dishwasher is hard-wired to the power supply, turn the breaker off at the home electrical panel that powers the dishwasher for one minute and then turn the breaker back on.

Can you reset a KitchenAid dishwasher?

To reset your Kitchenaid dishwasher: Press both “Energy Saver Dry” and “Hi-temp Scrub” buttons 5 times simultaneously. After doing so, you should see the lights on the control panel display flash repeatedly for 4-5 seconds. Afterward, let the unit sit for 10 minutes to give the dishwasher time to reset.