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Caloric Dishwasher won't start

If your Caloric dishwasher won't start, the most common causes are a blown thermal fuse, a failed door switch, or a damaged wire harness that is not sending power from the control board to the pump components. A broken door latch is another likely issue, because if the door is not fully latched, the dishwasher not starting problem can come down to the door switch never closing. After that, check the main control board, but only after ruling out the more common failures, since control boards are often misdiagnosed. In some cases, a drain pump that cannot remove water before the fill cycle can also keep a Caloric dishwasher from starting. If your dishwasher has power but will not start, or the start button seems to work but nothing happens, these parts are the right place to begin. Testing components like the thermal fuse and door switch with a multimeter can quickly narrow it down. Enter your Caloric dishwasher model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact thermal fuse, door switch, wire harness, door latch, main control board, or drain pump for your specific dishwasher.

01 - Caloric 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 - Caloric 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 - Caloric 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 - Caloric 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 - Caloric 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 - Caloric 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 Caloric dishwasher start even though it has power?
How do I know if the door latch or door switch is keeping my Caloric dishwasher from starting?
Can a bad thermal fuse cause a Caloric dishwasher not to start?
Can a drain pump problem keep a Caloric dishwasher from starting?
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