How to Test a Kenmore Ultra Dishwasher for a Defective Control Board
Disconnect the power to the unit. , Remove the kick plate on the front at the bottom of the unit., Find the section on the test steps for “Checking Keypad Operation”. , Unscrew the top six of so screws that hold the control panel in place., Remove...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Disconnect the power to the unit.
Try to find a plastic pouch with a document for service technicians.,, The screws are on the inside top portion of the door. You will need a special screwdriver, maybe the star type.
The control panel should allow you to pull it out enough to angle the front of the panel toward the floor revealing the inside. Wires will prevent it from falling. , It has two latches on the right, one on the left and one on the top – you should be able to do this by hand.
You can see the control board, wire connections, etc. , Be prepared to support the control panel with your knees at this point., You will leave this detached for the test., At this point there should be no parts not reassembled. The only difference from where you found the dishwasher should be that the ribbon from the control panel is not attached to the control board.
The unit should be ready for the test identified in the document. , The test indicates that if the dishwasher does nothing, the problem is the control board. If the result is that the drain pump ran for two minutes, the problem is the control panel. -
Step 2: Remove the kick plate on the front at the bottom of the unit.
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Step 3: Find the section on the test steps for “Checking Keypad Operation”.
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Step 4: Unscrew the top six of so screws that hold the control panel in place.
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Step 5: Remove the box on the inside of the control panel area covering the electronics.
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Step 6: Remove the control board by depressing the two prongs from the control panel that hold it in place on the left side of the control board.
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Step 7: Remove the green ribbon that attaches to the control board carefully.
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Step 8: Put the control board back in place and the black box cover back over the control board and wires and re-attach the control panel to the door.
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Step 9: Plug the dishwasher back into the outlet (power supply for the unit) with the door open
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Step 10: wait five seconds
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Step 11: close the door and get your results.
Detailed Guide
Try to find a plastic pouch with a document for service technicians.,, The screws are on the inside top portion of the door. You will need a special screwdriver, maybe the star type.
The control panel should allow you to pull it out enough to angle the front of the panel toward the floor revealing the inside. Wires will prevent it from falling. , It has two latches on the right, one on the left and one on the top – you should be able to do this by hand.
You can see the control board, wire connections, etc. , Be prepared to support the control panel with your knees at this point., You will leave this detached for the test., At this point there should be no parts not reassembled. The only difference from where you found the dishwasher should be that the ribbon from the control panel is not attached to the control board.
The unit should be ready for the test identified in the document. , The test indicates that if the dishwasher does nothing, the problem is the control board. If the result is that the drain pump ran for two minutes, the problem is the control panel.
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