Kitchenaid Dishwasher Door Locked

If the problem is the dishwasher door latch the next step is to closely inspect it.

Kitchenaid dishwasher door locked.

When you press one of the control buttons while the dishwasher is in lock mode the button should flash only four times. You may need to disable sleep mode by pressing either start resume or cancel or by opening and closing the door before you are able to turn the control lock off. Sometimes food particles or other foreign debris can become wedged inside making it hard to open or close. If it continues flashing the button is likely stuck.

01 door hinge. Kitchenaid quiet superba dishwashers include a special control lock feature that renders the machine inoperable when buttons are pressed. The door strike at the top of a kitchenaid dishwasher opening catches the latch to hold the dishwasher door closed. Kitchenaid dishwasher won t latch.

If the door hinges are damaged the door won t be able to latch properly. Use the control lock 4 hour delay or whatever button you used to disengage the lock. Lock the dishwasher by pressing the control button for 3 seconds. If a hinge is bent or broken replace it.

Hold it down until the red light labeled control locked blinks on. If the dishwasher has a dedicated control lock button in the options selections press and hold control lock for 3 seconds press the words control lock. If any buttons are pressed while the dishwasher control is locked the light will flash three times. You can t release the lock mode until that button gets unstuck.

The dishwasher not only requires the strike to keep the door closed but the door. Please subscribe to my channel for more great content. Enter model number to search for the required part specific to your product. Inspect the door hinges for damage.

To turn off control lock press and hold the options key that says control lock hold 3 sec under it for 3 seconds. If it s large enough or if enough debris is present it will keep the door from closing properly and stop the dishwasher from working altogether.