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KitchenAid Dishwasher Front Status Light Not Illuminated: no color during the cycle

On select KitchenAid dishwashers with a front status light, such as the KDFE104HPS and KDTM404KPS, the light normally glows blue while washing, red while drying and white when finished. When it stays dark, the dishwasher shows…

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Code
Front Status Lights Not Illuminated
Appliance
Dishwasher
Brand
KitchenAid
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What Front Status Lights Not Illuminated means

On select KitchenAid dishwashers with a front status light, such as the KDFE104HPS and KDTM404KPS, the light normally glows blue while washing, red while drying and white when finished. When it stays dark, the dishwasher shows no color at all. You see no light on the front of the door even though the machine may be running or finished. Nothing on the door shows what stage it is in.

Common causes of Front Status Lights Not Illuminated

  • The dishwasher has no power or the cycle has not started.
  • The model does not show the light in the current state.
  • The light or its control connection is not working.
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Check that the breaker feeding the dishwasher is on. 2. Close the door firmly and press Start. 3. Look for the indicator after the cycle begins, since it may not glow when idle. 4. Open the door and check that the control panel lights respond. 5. If the front light stays dark during a running cycle, call us.

! Why to stop there
  • A dark light is rarely urgent but is worth checking when the cycle behaves oddly.
  • Power and door checks cost nothing.
  • If a repair is needed, the price is written first and guaranteed for 30 days.
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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Front Status Lights Not IlluminatedFront Status Lights Not Illuminated questions
Why is my front light dark?

The dishwasher may be idle, unpowered or between stages. Start a cycle and check whether the color appears. A running machine with a dark light needs a look.

Does it mean the dishwasher is broken?

Not necessarily. If it washes and drains normally, only the light may be worn. The cycle itself is the better test. Watching one full cycle is the quickest test.

Can you replace the light?

Yes, if the test shows it has failed. We state the price in writing first, and the repair carries a 30-day warranty. Problems with the light itself are usually small, inexpensive jobs.

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