Bogus! Dishwasher help

[theprunetang]

Our dishwasher has been acting up lately, and I'm getting frustrated. I was curious if anyone here knows anything at all about the subject matter, and if so, the steps one could take to either fix or diagnose the issue.

I have used Google without much luck.

We have a whirlpool, which doesn't finish its cycle. And when that happens, the "normal" and "heavy" buttons flash. Once that happens, no matter what I do, it won't reset and allow me to just hit start again. It throws a wrench in the process and just kind of glitches out.

I have tried some basic stuff from Google results like shutting off power, holding the "heated dry" button, and others. But, hit me with some ideas.

 

[theprunetang]

And if you only read the title, no @THE HCP this is not a job posting.

 

[riverman]

Our dishwasher has been acting up lately, and I'm getting frustrated. I was curious if anyone here knows anything at all about the subject matter, and if so, the steps one could take to either fix or diagnose the issue.

I have used Google without much luck.

We have a whirlpool, which doesn't finish its cycle. And when that happens, the "normal" and "heavy" buttons flash. Once that happens, no matter what I do, it won't reset and allow me to just hit start again. It throws a wrench in the process and just kind of glitches out.

I have tried some basic stuff from Google results like shutting off power, holding the "heated dry" button, and others. But, hit me with some ideas.

Sounds like it could be the switch...I'm guessing but youtube gives me better results than Google for those fix it yourself problems. I have a glass top stove that has a burned out burner and it seems like that was a switch problem as well. Not sure that helps
(1) whirlpool dishwasher not finishing cycle - YouTube

 

[Natebishop3]

How old is it? You looked up a manual for that model of dish washer?

 

[tlongII]

Our dishwasher has been acting up lately, and I'm getting frustrated. I was curious if anyone here knows anything at all about the subject matter, and if so, the steps one could take to either fix or diagnose the issue.

I have used Google without much luck.

We have a whirlpool, which doesn't finish its cycle. And when that happens, the "normal" and "heavy" buttons flash. Once that happens, no matter what I do, it won't reset and allow me to just hit start again. It throws a wrench in the process and just kind of glitches out.

I have tried some basic stuff from Google results like shutting off power, holding the "heated dry" button, and others. But, hit me with some ideas.

Mine stopped working about 10 days ago. So I bought a new one. It was installed last Friday. Works great. You're welcome.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Our dishwasher has been acting up lately, and I'm getting frustrated. I was curious if anyone here knows anything at all about the subject matter, and if so, the steps one could take to either fix or diagnose the issue.

I have used Google without much luck.

We have a whirlpool, which doesn't finish its cycle. And when that happens, the "normal" and "heavy" buttons flash. Once that happens, no matter what I do, it won't reset and allow me to just hit start again. It throws a wrench in the process and just kind of glitches out.

I have tried some basic stuff from Google results like shutting off power, holding the "heated dry" button, and others. But, hit me with some ideas.

See if there are some youtube videos for your exact make and model of HCP.

 

[crandc]

Can you find where it plugs in? Sometimes you can reset a cycle by unplugging, wait a few minutes and plug back in.

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

Our dishwasher has been acting up lately, and I'm getting frustrated…

Are you at least paying minimum wage? Maybe with some consistency incentives?

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

Ohhh NOT a job posting.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Our dishwasher has been acting up lately, and I'm getting frustrated. I was curious if anyone here knows anything at all about the subject matter, and if so, the steps one could take to either fix or diagnose the issue.

I have used Google without much luck.

We have a whirlpool, which doesn't finish its cycle. And when that happens, the "normal" and "heavy" buttons flash. Once that happens, no matter what I do, it won't reset and allow me to just hit start again. It throws a wrench in the process and just kind of glitches out.

I have tried some basic stuff from Google results like shutting off power, holding the "heated dry" button, and others. But, hit me with some ideas.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=whirlpool+dishwasher+lights+flashing+and+will+not+start

 

[ehizzy3]

You need to let your dishwasher smoke weed. It’s 2022 you won’t find someone to do it that doesn’t smoke

it’s medicinal bruh

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Reboot then defrag!

 

[theprunetang]

Can you find where it plugs in? Sometimes you can reset a cycle by unplugging, wait a few minutes and plug back in.

I actually can't get in behind it to unplug. It is mounted in a recessed counter area, and it seems to be plugged in behind the counter area. And would have to disconnect water line to gain access. Also, I don't have a ton of specialized tools.

I have flipped off the power at the breaker though, to essentially do the same thing.

 

[theprunetang]

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=whirlpool dishwasher lights flashing and will not start

I'll try youtube. Most of the Google results described part of the indicators but not all of them. And none of the easy steps seemed to do anything in terms of mitigation.

 

[theprunetang]

See if there are some youtube videos for your exact make and model of HCP.

They only made one of those bad boys.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I'll try youtube. Most of the Google results described part of the indicators but not all of them. And none of the easy steps seemed to do anything in terms of mitigation.

If youtube doesn't work search for plumber on pornhub.

 

[theprunetang]

If youtube doesn't work search for plumber on pornhub.

I go straight to the source and just use plumbdumpster.com

 

[riverman]

I go straight to the source and just use plumbdumpster.com

better than dumbplumpster!

 

[theprunetang]

Sounds like it could be the switch...I'm guessing but youtube gives me better results than Google for those fix it yourself problems. I have a glass top stove that has a burned out burner and it seems like that was a switch problem as well. Not sure that helps
(1) whirlpool dishwasher not finishing cycle - YouTube

I'll peep this one tomorrow. It's already almost 9pm and I'm in a comatose state from homemade pork tamales and Mexican rice.

 

[Natebishop3]

Depending on how old it is, the mother board might be dying. That happened to my range and that shit cost like 200 bucks to replace.

 

[theprunetang]

Depending on how old it is, the mother board might be dying. That happened to my range and that shit cost like 200 bucks to replace.

That is definitely a thought in the back of my mind.

 

[theprunetang]

Update: my girlfriend decided to open up the control panel while I was getting ready for bed. We played around with some things. Put it back together and same old shit. Probably just get a new one. This thing is older and it might not be cost effective in the long wrong run spending a dime on it. Plus it really frustrated the jesus out of me. I kind of want to throw it off a cliff right now.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Update: my girlfriend decided to open up the control panel while I was getting ready for bed. We played around with some things. Put it back together and same old shit. Probably just get a new one. This thing is older and it might not be cost effective in the long wrong run spending a dime on it. Plus it really frustrated the jesus out of me. I kind of want to throw it off a cliff right now.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Update: my girlfriend decided to open up the control panel while I was getting ready for bed. We played around with some things. Put it back together and same old shit. Probably just get a new one. This thing is older and it might not be cost effective in the long wrong run spending a dime on it. Plus it really frustrated the jesus out of me. I kind of want to throw it off a cliff right now.

 

[Natebishop3]

Update: my girlfriend decided to open up the control panel while I was getting ready for bed. We played around with some things. Put it back together and same old shit. Probably just get a new one. This thing is older and it might not be cost effective in the long wrong run spending a dime on it. Plus it really frustrated the jesus out of me. I kind of want to throw it off a cliff right now.

Sucks because you just missed out on all the 4th of July sales.

 

[e_blazer]

Update: my girlfriend decided to open up the control panel while I was getting ready for bed. We played around with some things. Put it back together and same old shit. Probably just get a new one. This thing is older and it might not be cost effective in the long wrong run spending a dime on it. Plus it really frustrated the jesus out of me. I kind of want to throw it off a cliff right now.

A dishwasher did that? Kind of a weird way to lose your faith. Just sayin’.

 

[theprunetang]

Sucks because you just missed out on all the 4th of July sales.

Yeah. Thems the breaks. Already ordered a new Frigidaire. Going to hit this one with a hammer. Haha

 

[twobullz]

Dishwashers are easy to replace. No special tools needed. Mine burned up recently, the house was filled with burned plastic smell. Usually only a couple screws holding it to the counter. The water lines just have clamps and unplug. Not much to them.

 

[Natebishop3]

Dishwashers are easy to replace.

Except... you know.... the cost.

Those fuckers aren't cheap anymore.

 

[theprunetang]

Except... you know.... the cost.

Those fuckers aren't cheap anymore.

Yep. The one we ordered is $700 after taxes.