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Electrolux Dishwasher won't start

If your Electrolux dishwasher won't start, the most common causes are a blown thermal fuse, a bad door switch, or a damaged wire harness that is not sending power where it needs to go. After that, check the door latch, since a dishwasher not starting often comes down to the door not closing or locking the way the control expects. A failed main control board can also keep the unit from powering key components, but that is less common and should be ruled in only after the simpler parts have been tested. On some models, a drain pump that cannot clear water before the fill portion of the cycle can also cause an Electrolux dishwasher that has power but will not start. If your dishwasher won't start, or the start button seems to work but nothing happens, testing these parts in order is the fastest way to narrow it down. RepairClinic.com makes that easier. Enter your model number to find the exact Electrolux replacement part for your dishwasher, whether you need a thermal fuse, door switch, wire harness, door latch, main control board, or drain pump.

01 - Electrolux Dishwasher Thermal Fuse

The thermal fuse shuts off power to the dishwasher if it overheats. If the thermal fuse blows, it will prevent the dishwasher from starting. To determine if the thermal fuse is defective, use a multimeter to test the fuse for continuity. If the thermal fuse does not have continuity, replace it.
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02 - Electrolux Dishwasher Door Switch

The door switch prevents the dishwasher from running while the door is open. If the door switch is defective, the switch will prevent the dishwasher from running even when the door is closed. To determine if the door switch is at fault, use a multimeter to test the switch for continuity. If the switch does not have continuity, replace it.
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03 - Electrolux Dishwasher Wire Harness

If the dishwasher start button appears to work, but the dishwasher still won't start, a wire harness which sends power from the control board to the pump components could be damaged. Inspect the wire harness for any frayed or broken wires and replace if necessary.
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04 - Electrolux Dishwasher Door Latch

The door latch ensures that the dishwasher door latches shut. If the door does not latch properly, the door switch might prevent the dishwasher from running. If the door latch is broken, replace it.
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05 - Electrolux Dishwasher Main Control Board

The main control board provides power to nearly every component of the dishwasher. If there is a problem with the main control board, it might not send voltage to the dishwasher, causing the dishwasher not to start. Control boards are often misdiagnosed—make sure you check more commonly defective parts before replacing the main control board.
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06 - Electrolux Dishwasher Drain Pump

A dishwasher drain pump assists in removing the water from the tank at various times during operation. Since the unit will drain some water from the tank prior to the fill cycle beginning, a faulty drain pump unable to drain any water could prevent the dishwasher from starting.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why won't my Electrolux dishwasher start even though it has power?
How do I know if the door latch or door switch is keeping my Electrolux dishwasher from starting?
Can a bad thermal fuse cause an Electrolux dishwasher not starting problem?
Can a drain pump keep my Electrolux dishwasher from starting?
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