March 12, 2022

Kenmore Dishwasher Reset Instructions Step By Step

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Kenmore Dishwasher Reset Instructions Step By Step

Kenmore Dishwasher Reset Did you get rid of your Kenmore Elite dishwasher manual as part of your minimalist decluttering? Of course, it’s understandable that your dishwasher might function perfectly for years before requiring a manual once you’ve thrown it out. But don’t panic; troubleshooting your Kenmore dishwasher is simple, especially if you need to reset it.

When your Kenmore dishwasher “forgets” how to do its job, one of your go-to tactics should be to use the built-in reset sequence. It’s easy to take technology for granted because it works so well most of the time, but Kenmore Elite dishwasher parts do wear out and electrical sequences can malfunction. If there isn’t any severe damage to the circuit board, a reset can help. The reset merely restores the dishwasher’s normal settings, bypassing any issues such as jammed controls.

There are at least five ways to reset Kenmore dishwashers: hard reset, heated dry reset, select cycle reset, pots and pans reset, and outer button reset.

THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS CONTAIN INFORMATION RELATED TO THIS ARTICLE

What is a hard reset?
What is a heated dry reset and how do you do it?
How to Reset the Select Cycle
How to Reset the Pots and Pans
How to Reset the Outer Buttons
Viewing diagnostic codes for the Kenmore Elite
Codes for Kenmore Elite dishwashers
Fixing additional dishwashing issues

How to Perform a Hard Reset

The first option is to disconnect the dishwasher and wait at least 30 seconds before plugging it back in. The hard reset is what it’s known as. When the dishwasher is plugged in again, a hard rest should compel the circuit board to shut down for long enough for all sequences to perform properly.

How to Perform a Dry Heated Reset

When a hard reset doesn’t work, you’ll need to communicate with the system a little more clearly about the need to reset. The hot dry reset or the outside button reset are the two options for resetting your Kenmore dishwasher.

Most Kenmore machines with a heated dry button and a conventional wash button will function with the heated dry reset. The hot dry button should be pressed first, followed by the usual wash button. This process should be repeated: press heated dry and then normal wash. Close and latch the dishwasher after this four-push sequence, with no more than a second between each push. It should start with a short cycle to allow the machine to reset itself.

How to Reset a Select Cycle

You may do a select cycle reset if your Kenmore has a hot dry button but no button for regular wash. One model that resets this manner is the Kenmore 13802. To start the reset procedure, hit a certain sequence of three buttons three times in a row, then a fourth button.

Select hot dry, choices, and cycle. Select cycle, options, and hot dry and repeat the process. Select cycle, options, hot dry, and repeat the process. Now that all of the lights are turned on, press cancel/drain to start the short test cycle.

Make sure you push each button one after the other without hesitating for more than a second. In order for the test cycle to begin, double-check that the dishwasher is closed and fastened.

How to Reset the Pots and Pans

If the heated dry and normal wash sequences didn’t work, try the pots and pans reset instead. There should be four cycle options available to you. Start with pots and pans, then move on to normal and one-hour wash. This procedure should be repeated two more times.
When the door is closed and fastened, all of the lights should turn on, and a short cycle will begin.

How to Reset the Outer Button

If your Kenmore dishwasher doesn’t offer a heated dry option, it’s likely that it just has three buttons.

To reset this Kenmore dishwasher, push and hold the two outside buttons at the same time for three seconds. The dishwasher should then be closed and latched, and the short test cycle should begin.

If none of the above techniques work, try pressing any three buttons in a row three times, similar to how the pots and pans are reset, but with any three buttons side by side. This could result in a reset.

Kenmore Elite Diagnostic Codes can be viewed here.

If you have a Kenmore Elite dishwasher, hitting any three buttons three times in a row does more than just reset it. You’ll also be able to see diagnostic codes, which will aid you in determining the underlying cause of the problem.

Close and reopen the dishwasher door after completing the three-button process. A diagnostic error code will now appear on the LED. If you close your eyes and think about it,

If you open the door again, another diagnostic code will appear. This process of opening and closing the door can be repeated until all applicable error codes are displayed.

Codes for Kenmore Elite Dishwasher

1-1 (or F1E1) and 1-2 are two common error codes that can be fixed with a reset (or F1E2). According to the Kenmore Elite dishwasher manual, error 1-1 indicates a stuck relay, whereas error 1-2 indicates a memory problem with the control board. The recommended course of action, according to the handbook, is to perform a hard reset by unplugging the system for five minutes.

After you’ve plugged the dishwasher back in, repeat the three-button sequence to see if any problem codes appear. If the codes no longer appear, the hard reset was successful, and the issue has been resolved. If, on the other hand, the codes continue to appear, you’ll need professional assistance to resolve an electrical issue with the dishwasher’s control panel.

Troubleshooting Other Dishwasher Issues

For the Kenmore Elite dishwasher, there are over 20 diagnostic codes, and not all of them correspond to issues that may be resolved with a simple reset. You can hope for a reset to fix electrical problems, but it won’t fix a clogged drain or a broken door seal. If you’re still having troubles with your Kenmore dishwasher after completing a reset, try some of the other frequent fixes for the problem.

To avoid electric shock, unplug the dishwasher before continuing your examination. Then look at the equipment and pieces that appear to be broken. Check for filthy filters and clogged drains, for example, if the dishwasher won’t drain. If the dishes aren’t getting clean, check that the spraying arms are in good working order. Dishwashers have some very simple do-it-yourself fixes, and with a little study, you can purchase and replace damaged Kenmore Elite dishwasher components on your own.

Replacement parts are usually less expensive than purchasing a new dishwasher. When compared to the expense of a new dishwasher, even having a professional come to your home to check and repair your dishwasher is a cost savings. Dishwashers are an investment in your home and lifestyle, so it’s important to keep them in good working order. Don’t be scared by a broken dishwasher when the remedy could be one of the above-mentioned simple resets. Even if they don’t work, assistance is only a phone call away.

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