we load the dishwasher and add detergent and then start the unit . the unit fills with water and then it goes to run the cycle but doesnt it just makes a humming sound. what could be causing this issue
Here are your parts. Your model number seems to be short a couple digits
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/modelsearch.aspx?model=kudm01fk
Here is a manual which should come in handy
https://secured.whirlpool.com/Service/SrvTechAdm.nsf/2cd44500d572193285256a45004fd9d6/4e8b0d2df77cd7e585256cd800643b6d/$FILE/KD01.pdf
The humming could be the motor trying to run.
Could be it is toast or something is jamming it.