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Kenmore Dishwasher lights flashing or blinking

If your Kenmore dishwasher lights are flashing or blinking, the machine is usually telling you it is not seeing the right conditions to keep running. The most common cause is a bad heating element or heating element assembly that is not bringing the water up to temperature, which can trigger dishwasher lights flashing on the control panel. Next, check the water inlet valve, since low or no water flow can also cause dishwasher lights blinking, followed by the door latch, where a failed micro switch may make the dishwasher think the door is not securely closed. If those parts test good, the problem may be in the control board or main control board, especially if your Kenmore dishwasher is flashing error lights without another obvious failure. Using a multimeter to check continuity on the heating element, valve solenoids, and door latch switch can help narrow it down fast. To find the exact replacement heating element, water inlet valve, door latch, control board, or main control board for your specific Kenmore dishwasher, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com.

01 - Kenmore Dishwasher Heating Element

The heating element heats up the water to operating temperature. If the water doesn’t reach the proper temperature after a set amount of time, a light on the control panel might start flashing. To determine if the heating element has burned out, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the heating element does not have continuity, replace it.
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02 - Kenmore Dishwasher Heating Element Assembly

The heating element assembly heats up the water to operating temperature. If the water doesn’t reach the correct temperature after a set amount of time, a light on the control panel might start flashing. To determine if the heating element assembly has burned out, use a multimeter to test the heating element for continuity.
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03 - Kenmore Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve

If the dishwasher lights are flashing or blinking, the cause could be a faulty water inlet valve. You can use a multimeter to test the valve's solenoids for electrical continuity to help determine if the component is functioning properly or not.
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04 - Kenmore Dishwasher Door Latch

A dishwasher's lights flashing or blinking could indicate a problem with a micro switch inside the door latch assembly. To determine if the micro switch is at fault, use a multimeter to test the switch for continuity. If the switch does not have continuity, replace it or the entire latch assembly.
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05 - Kenmore Dishwasher Control Board

The control board provides power to nearly every component of the dishwasher. It's possible that the board has shorted and is causing the lights to flash or blink unexpectedly. Check the owner’s manual for possible fault codes as one of the components may have failed. If the control board is not sending power to one of the components, it's likely the control board is at fault and will need to be replaced.
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06 - Kenmore Dishwasher Main Control Board

The main control board provides power to nearly every component of the dishwasher. It's possible that the board has shorted and is causing the lights to flash or blink. Check the owner’s manual for possible fault codes as one of the components may have failed. If the control board is not sending power to one of the components, it's likely the main control board is at fault and will need to be replaced.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my Kenmore dishwasher lights flashing or blinking?
Can a bad heating element cause my Kenmore dishwasher to blink and not start properly?
Will a faulty door latch make a Kenmore dishwasher lights blink or keep it from running?
Can a water inlet valve problem cause flashing lights on a Kenmore dishwasher?
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