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KitchenAid Dishwasher: all cycle and option lights flashing after opening the door

On select KitchenAid built-in dishwashers with the F#E# control, such as the KDFE104HPS and KDTM404KPS, all cycle lights and the selected option lights flashing together is not an error. The door was opened in the middle…

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Code
All Cycle And Option Lights flashing
Appliance
Dishwasher
Brand
KitchenAid
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What All Cycle And Option Lights flashing means

On select KitchenAid built-in dishwashers with the F#E# control, such as the KDFE104HPS and KDTM404KPS, all cycle lights and the selected option lights flashing together is not an error. The door was opened in the middle of a cycle, so the cycle is suspended. Close the door firmly and the cycle resumes after a slight delay. It is a normal pause signal.

Common causes of All Cycle And Option Lights flashing

  • The door was opened while the dishwasher was running.
  • The door was not latched firmly after being closed.
  • Something such as a dish or utensil is blocking the door from closing fully.
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Push the door shut until you hear the latch click. 2. Check that no dish, handle or utensil is stopping the door from closing. 3. Wait a short moment; the cycle resumes after a slight delay. 4. If it does not restart, press Start and close the door within a few seconds. 5. If the lights keep flashing with the door closed, call us.

! Why to stop there
  • This is ordinary behavior, so most owners need no repair.
  • A latch that will not catch is a different matter and worth inspecting.
  • Should it need work, you hear the price first, with a 30-day guarantee.
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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All Cycle And Option Lights flashingAll Cycle And Option Lights flashing questions
Are the flashing lights an error?

No. They show that the cycle is suspended because the door was opened. Closing it firmly lets the dishwasher continue after a short delay. It is just waiting for you.

Why does it not restart on its own?

Check that the latch caught and nothing blocks the door. If the cycle still waits, press Start and shut the door right away. Once the latch clicks the lights settle down.

When is it a repair?

If the lights flash with the door fully shut, the latch or switch may be worn. We inspect it, quote first in writing and back the repair for 30 days.

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