KitchenAid 24 in. KUDS01FLSS Built-In Dishwasher - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

I have the same problem with another Kitchenaid model. I've had better results at keeping the water drained by running two back to back water saver cycles than running a full pots and pans cycle.

Slow fill of water is due to the strainer clogging. Strainer is located on the body of the machine where the inlet water hose is connected.

Clean all the water flow tubes in the machine.Clean the solenoid valve opening also.

sounds like the pump is gone, or a blockage.

Too much detergent; no rinsing well; hard water... There is an acid wash to revamp glasses/ you'd need to google it...

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There is a quick test to verify there is a problem, this test will take about 2 mins. Open the door, close the dispenser (latched), on the control panel itself, push in this order hi temp wash (HTW) than sani *3 times in that order*. So that means HTW-Sani, HTW-Sani, HTW-Sani. What this will do is run a control service mode, all the LED's will light up, close the door and wait until it stops, within about 45 seconds you should hear the dispenser open. If it opens it is functioning normally, if not, it should be replaced.
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Sylvia.....is the clean light flashing or any other for that matter? Either way it sounds like the control board is locked up. There are many posts on here about how to reset it. Try the following: With the door open: Push Hi Temp Scrub, Energy Saver Dry, Hi Temp Scrub, Energy Saver Dry (all the lights should light up) then close the door and hit cancel. Push the buttons as fast as you can - within 4 seconds. This will unlock the control board and you should be able to restart the dishwasher. There are many issues with this Kitchenaid including the door popping open during cycle issue. I have dealt with all of them over the past 8 years of ownership. Finally replaced it with a used Miele and sold the KA on craigslist with full disclosure of all the issues and it's history. I even threw in the rubber door stopper that we resorted to using to keep the door closed. Let us know if the above procedure works for you. Good Luck.

You should be able to toggle off the Control Panel Lock by pressing and holding the Energy Saver Dry pad for 4+ seconds. If the light doesn't go off, try shifting your finger position on the touch pad. I have a few appliances where the angle pressure has to be just right for a "press and hold" to be recognized. If several attempts fail, the keypad, wiring or the main board aren't communicating properly. Please check the model number of the dishwasher; there are several KUDS01FLSS models. Go to http://www.kitchenaid.com/customer-service/manuals/ and enter the model to get the parts list. Some parts are available from Appliance Parts Pro: http://www.appliancepartspros.com/search.aspx?model=kuds01flss . The user interface is here: http://www.appliancepartspros.com/whirlpool-user-interface-8270168-ap3085303.html . I hope this helps. Cindy Wells

The touch pads are common to go bad. It could be a bad start switch pad or bad control board.

The problem seems to be the loosening of the screws that hold the interior stainless steel skin to the door frame--not the latch.

With the door in the open position you should find a total of twelve screws (5 on each side and 2 on top at each side of the latch). The screws have a particular type of head which may require a trip to the hardware (its a $1,000 dishwasher take the time to get the right screwdriver). They are called TORX screws the size on my dishwasher was a T 15. These type of screw heads were designed to fit automated torque drivers at the factory that set the screws to the proper tension. So some care should be given when you retighten them. Turn until the screw is snug and there no movement of the inner door skin but don't over tighten. Giving it that extra 1/4 turn can be enough to strip the screw out and create a bigger problem.

Yes--you shouldn't have to be doing this to a KitchenAid appliance that cost this much--but I suspect that this will become a feature of periodic maintenance. The heating and cooling generates enough movement that overtime these screws work themselves out. My wife who was the once to make the right diagnosis noticed that the screws at the bottom were almost entirely out.

Sandra, You need a door link balance kit for your dishwasher door. It is part number 8194001. Google it and you will see what it is. You can get it at Sears brand central or ebay or any online appliance parts supply store. You will have to slide your dishwasher out a little to replace them. Look along the bottom edges of the right and left side of the dishwasher and you will find that one of the balance link "strings" has snapped. Yes......they use nylon string and not wire cable. Remove the bottom front black toekick panel as well. Very simple job once you gain access to the lower sides of the dishwasher. Suggest replacing both at the same time as if one broke, the other isn't far behind. Hope this helps.Tom

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How to replace the adjuster on the top rack of KitchenAide dishwasher model number KUDS35FXSS1

In the back and bottom of the machine is a valve, often it is blue in color, and it is at the end of the hose that hooks underneath your sink to the hot water pipe. The valve is usually a little smaller than your fist. That valve has a couple wires attached to it, as well as a smaller hose that lets the water go into the bottom of the dishwasher. That valve sometimes fails. If you are getting water to that valve, the valve has probably failed and needs replacement.Be blessed.

hi.Scott.well no power at controls meaning totally dead right?1-check power supply and trip switches.could be as simple as bad connection ,fuse,or cut cable.internally u need a visual and tester.coul be the on/off switch or prog/pcb.hope this helps.ali

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if this hum is in the wash cycle then dissasemble the top of the pump assy and look for foreign objects in the pump

you will need to replace the strike and the catch. you can try adjusting it but that probably will not work

Hello Sandee,the most probable cause of no water being circulated is going to be a clogged filter on the wash pump. This youtube vidoe will show ya how to clean the filter screen/pump area http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRCCrEwrst8GENE

Hi David, welcome to FixYa for starters. Sorry to hear about your difficulty in finding a remedy for your dishwasher problem, but I believe I have a fairly simple solution to a very common problem, specifically with these machines (provided the model number is indeed KUDS01FLWH6 as indicated).I'll direct you to my blog site as opposed to writing the complete solution out here, http://fixedappliance.blogspot.com/2011/10/problem-with-whirlpool-mdbh969aws.htmlif you cannot link up to it for any reason, please let me know. good luck and thank you for choosing FixYa.Regards,Macmarkus :)

By won't start do you mean that everything is set ok but when you press Start button then nothing happens.In that case most likely the door is not sitting properly or the door latch or door switch is faulty causing the dishwasher to not start. However, if nothing happens on the panel when you press buttons but power is there, then most likely the panel is faulty and can be replaced.you can trace the parts in these diagrams.