Have you checked the door switch? Have you checked the door switch?

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Dishwasher does not work - no sound, water or lights
Check for a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker
Check that the dishwasher is plugged in securely
or
Inspect the wiring connection to the dishwasher for burns or breaks.
Check the door latch
Test the door switch
Test the timer motor
Test the selector switch
Test the motor start relay
Test the motor

Dishwasher does not start but motor hums
Unjam the motor
Unjam the pump
Test the motor
Test the motor start relay
Check the drive belt

Dishwasher does not fill with water or it drains while filling
Check that the water supply is turned on. The valve may be located under the sink.
Check the door latch
Test the door switch
Inspect the float assembly
Inspect the fill tube for kinks
Test the float switch
Check the inlet valve filter screens
Test the water inlet valve
Test the drain valve lever arm
Check the drain valve

Water does not drain from the dishwasher
Check sink drain and drain hose for restrictions
Unjam the motor
Unjam the pump
Check the drain valve
Check the drive belt
Test the timer motor
If you have a brand new dishwasher or garbage disposer, check the knock out plug on the garbage disposer.

Dishwasher is leaking water
Inspect the seals for the main tub, float, heating element and blower diffuser
Check for overfilling
Inspect the water and drain hoses
Inspect the door gaskets
Check the water inlet valve
Check the pump

Water or soap leaks around the door
Make certain that your detergent is intended for dishwashers. Do not use liquid dish soap.
Inspect the door seal gasket
Check the door latch
Inspect the door hinges
Inspect the spray arms for damage

Water drains through the air gap into the sink
Check the air gap

Dry cycle problems
Test the heating element
Test the drying fan
Test the thermostat

Dishwasher is noisy
Check the spray arm for damage and obstructions
Check the inlet filter screens
Test the water inlet valve
Check the motor and mounts
Check the fan motor and blade
Check the drain for obstructions

Door drops down with too much force
Check the door springs

Door does not close or latch properly
Check for obstructions
Check the door latch
Inspect the door hinges
Inspect the door seal gasket

Dishwasher cycle does not complete
Test the timer motor
Test the thermostat
Test the heating element Symptom Check Click on underlined items for further information Dishwasher does not work - no sound, water or lights Check for a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker Check that the dishwasher is plugged in securely or Inspect the wiring connection to the dishwasher for burns or breaks. Check the door latch Test the door switch Test the timer motor Test the selector switch Test the motor start relay Test the motor Dishwasher does not start but motor hums Unjam the motor Unjam the pump Test the motor Test the motor start relay Check the drive belt Dishwasher does not fill with water or it drains while filling Check that the water supply is turned on. The valve may be located under the sink. Check the door latch Test the door switch Inspect the float assembly Inspect the fill tube for kinks Test the float switch Check the inlet valve filter screens Test the water inlet valve Test the drain valve lever arm Check the drain valve Water does not drain from the dishwasher Check sink drain and drain hose for restrictions Unjam the motor Unjam the pump Check the drain valve Check the drive belt Test the timer motor If you have a brand new dishwasher or garbage disposer, check the knock out plug on the garbage disposer. Dishwasher is leaking water Inspect the seals for the main tub, float, heating element and blower diffuser Check for overfilling Inspect the water and drain hoses Inspect the door gaskets Check the water inlet valve Check the pump Water or soap leaks around the door Make certain that your detergent is intended for dishwashers. Do not use liquid dish soap. Inspect the door seal gasket Check the door latch Inspect the door hinges Inspect the spray arms for damage Water drains through the air gap into the sink Check the air gap Dry cycle problems Test the heating element Test the drying fan Test the thermostat Dishwasher is noisy Check the spray arm for damage and obstructions Check the inlet filter screens Test the water inlet valve Check the motor and mounts Check the fan motor and blade Check the drain for obstructions Door drops down with too much force Check the door springs Door does not close or latch properly Check for obstructions Check the door latch Inspect the door hinges Inspect the door seal gasket Dishwasher cycle does not complete Test the timer motor Test the thermostat Test the heating element