I have a kitchen aid dishwasher and can`t figure out if the control panel is broken or the control board is broken. I have flashing lights on the control panel after a wash. I unplugged the unit and when I plug it back in they begin flashing again…when I try to cancel it then the cancel button flashes. Can you please help me figure this out? 
Thanks, Cathy
Cathy,
Do the following test:
[SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-BlackCondensed][SIZE=1]1. [/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][SIZE=1]Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power.[/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT]
[LEFT][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-BlackCondensed][SIZE=1]2. [/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][SIZE=1]Open the dishwasher door.[/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-BlackCondensed][SIZE=1]3. [/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][SIZE=1]Open console and disconnect the keypad ribbon connection from the control (at P1). Make sure all other connections are made.[/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-BlackCondensed][SIZE=1]4. [/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][SIZE=1]Put console back together. Do not close the dishwasher door.[/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-BlackCondensed][SIZE=1]5. [/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][SIZE=1]Plug in dishwasher or reconnect power. [/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-BlackCondensed][SIZE=1]6. [/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][SIZE=1]Wait 5 seconds.[/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-BlackCondensed][SIZE=1]7. [/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][SIZE=1]Close dishwasher door.[/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-BlackCondensed][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-BlackCondensed][SIZE=1]8. [/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][SIZE=1]Monitor the control’s response:[/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][SIZE=1][/LEFT]
[LEFT][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][SIZE=1][SIZE=2]a) [/SIZE]If the control is OK (no longer sees shorts with the keypad[/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][SIZE=1][SIZE=1]
[SIZE=1][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed]unplugged), it will respond by turning on a Drain Motor for[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed]
[SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed]2 minutes. Replace the console assembly if the control responds OK[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][/LEFT]
[LEFT][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][SIZE=1][SIZE=2]b) [/SIZE]If the control is not OK (still sees shorts with the keypad unplugged), then the drain motor will NOT respond and will remain off. If no response, [/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][SIZE=1][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed]replace the control.[/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][/SIZE][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][/LEFT]
[LEFT][SIZE=1][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed]- The control board [part]AP4309110[/part] [/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][SIZE=1][FONT=Swiss721BT-RomanCondensed][/LEFT]
[LEFT][SIZE=1]If you need the correct part number for the console assembly, post the color of it.[/SIZE][/LEFT]
[LEFT][SIZE=1]Gene.[/SIZE][/LEFT]
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Hello Gene thanks for your response. I Ran the test you gave me and the motor ran for 2 mins so I`ll need the console assembly…The color is stainless steel. If you can post the correct part number, that would be helpful as well.
Thank you again,
Cathy:D