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Kenmore Elite Dishwasher: Kenmore elite dishwasher model 665 147 Why is the red lock light on?

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:45:51 -0700

Red lock light is on and I cannot start my dishwasher. How do I unlock?

⟐ Commented March 25, 2026 at 18:45 MST

Kenmore Dishwasher: Dishwasher won't start wash cycle

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:29:41 -0700

My dishwasher won't start a wash cycle. All of the front panel buttons illuminate. The drain motor starts when the Drain button is pushed, but the Start/Resume button neither illuminates, nor starts the cycle. The first two times that I pulled it out to check connections, it started after pushing it back in place, but now nothing. I've already tried flipping the breaker for a few minutes.

⟐ Commented September 09, 2024 at 13:29 MST

Kenmore Elite Dishwasher: Kenmore Elite Washer Leaking underneath

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:35:08 -0700

My Kenmore Elite just began a constant drip leak underneath. Appears to be coming from the incoming water source (looks like just above it). When I turn off the water source it stops, so it doesn't appear to be from the previous load.

Trying to attach photo...

Thanks for any direction.

⟐ Commented October 09, 2025 at 9:35 MST

Kenmore Dishwasher: Dishwasher has no power to drain pump.

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:59:05 -0700

Hi all,

Having an issue with my Kenmore dishwasher from 2015. Model is 66513409N412.

The Dishwasher will not drain. There is no power to the drain pump during the drain cycle.

Things I have already done:

1. Checked for a blockage.

2. Replaced the drain line.

3. Replaced the drain pump.

4. Checked floater switch ( just for contact, I don't know if the sensor is broken)

And it still won't drain. The pump doesn't even make any noise when drain cycle starts. I'm about to go hook a multimeter up to the drain pump wire harness to see if it's getting any power, I'm guessing it isn't.

Any suggestions? This model doesn't have a flap to open and close in the main pump, everything else seems to be working fine on it.

⟐ Commented February 11, 2025 at 8:59 MST

Kenmore Elite Dishwasher: Kenmore elite Clean light is blinking & wash cycle Won’t start

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:10:05 -0700

Clean light blinks seven times and dishwasher won’t start

⟐ Commented January 10, 2025 at 20:10 MST

Kenmore Elite Dishwasher: Kenmore Elite Power Chord Melted

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:39:49 -0700

My Kenmore Elite dishwasher just stopped working and I went looking around and found that the power cord had begun to melt and was all black and scary looking. I’m looking to replace this if anyone has any experience or insight it would be greatly appreciated. Dishwasher is already installed and not by myself so I don’t know where to begin and if this requires the unit to be removed or not.

I believe Model is #66512773K311

⟐ Edited March 18, 2024 at 10:39 MST

Kenmore Dishwasher: Why is there a film on my dishes after washing

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:33:55 -0700

Why is there a film on my dishes after cycle complete

⟐ Commented July 15, 2025 at 23:33 MST

Kenmore Elite Dishwasher: Kenmore 665/purchased in 1997 wn't completely dry after running dry 4x

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:30:35 -0700

I have done the dry cycle 4x and some dishes still are not dry

Is there a filter on my model 66513761690 and if so, where is it located

⟐ Commented July 21, 2025 at 0:30 MST

Kenmore Elite Dishwasher: What is the age of my Kenmore Elite dishwasher (MOD 665.13153K701)

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 22:57:03 -0700

What age is my Kenmore Elite dishwasher: MOD 665.13153K701, SER FW3829040

⟐ Answer accepted November 29, 2024 at 22:57 MST

Kenmore Dishwasher: Issues with Kenmore portable dishwasher

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:35:39 -0700

My grandmother has a Kenmore portable dishwasher and it fills with water stops when full but arms never spin seems to skip wash cycle the drains and fills again without the arms spinning again then seems to skip rinse cycle then drains again and starts the drying cycle any help would be appreciated ty

⟐ Commented August 05, 2024 at 18:35 MST

Kenmore Dishwasher: Why is the clean light flashing 4 times, blue and green at same time.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:42:28 -0700

My Kenmore dishwasher model number 665.13939K013, flashes 4 times blue and green at the same time. It won’t work. Every time I touch anything or open it, it flashes those 2 lights at the same time 4 times.

⟐ Edited March 18, 2024 at 10:42 MST

Kenmore Dishwasher: Burst hose between inlet valve and tub

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:09:33 -0700

My 2002 Kenmore dishwasher has popped the hose between the inlet valve and tub off the connections. Reattached with screw-type hose clamps, worked for a while, but hose was visibly bulging. Finally burst the hose. It's very noisy during fill cycle. Is it the water inlet valve that needs to be replaced? Is there a way to replace the port that actually delivers water to the tub? Any help is much appreciated!

⟐ Answer edited March 15, 2026 at 1:09 MST

Kenmore Dishwasher: Need help with leaking door

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:25:44 -0700

I have an old Kenmore Dishwasher, 665.13693N412 that is leaking at the bottom of the door.

The water is coming in on the right side of the door as the lower spray arm spins around and moves to the left, where it overflows and spills over the left edge, see video. As far as I can tell, the water overflow cycle is in sync with the spinning of the lower spray arm

Did some research and the door gasket seemed like a likely candidate. I replaced it, but it was a little short. How far should the gasket extend on the bottom of the tub, see image of overlap. There is minimal overall on the left side, since the water flow is originating at the right. But this did not help.

Any suggestions as to what's causing this?

thanx

⟐ Answer accepted January 30, 2026 at 20:25 MST

Kenmore Dishwasher: Aging Kenmore Ultra Wash Dishwasher Model 665.13269K114

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:13:48 -0700

My Kenmore Ultra Wash Dishwasher (Model 665.13269K114) seems to have a mind of its own. Sometimes it cleans the dishes well and sometimes it doesn't seem to clean them at all. Typically, I throw the Cascade pod into the dishwasher. I've heard both sides about using the detergent door to protect the pod from the first cycle, which is a rinse cycle. When I throw the pod in, I'll sometimes find it partially dissolved near the door. I clean the filters often, and run the sink water to ensure 120 degree water is being used. And I typically run this cycle sequence: Smart Wash/High Temp/Sani Rinse/Heated Dry. I have done a number of resets on the unit using the "Press Pots & Pans/Normal Wash/One Hour Wash times 3/Latch Door." I have also reset the circuit breaker, which effects the same reset of the unit. My guess (based on the 5/13 date on the back of the Use & Care Guide) is that this unit was manufactured in 2013. I also called Sears Customer Service, but they could not tell me when the unit was manufactured. We bought the unit new (probably around that time). I have opened the door after it starts just to check to ensure water is pumping into the unit, and I also have steam coming out when I open the door. And the heating element is obviously working. Sometimes, during cycle pauses, I put my ear against the door and I can hear what sounds like a relay or something electronic clicking. Yesterday, I ran the unit through THREE "Normal Wash/High Temp/Sani Rinse Heated Dry" cycles, and after each time it finished, there was still evidence of grime on the dishes. Just the other day, the unit cleaned the dishes very well. Is it time to shop for a new dishwasher? Thanks in advance for your help.

⟐ Commented March 04, 2025 at 13:13 MST

Kenmore Dishwasher: Why doesn't my dishwasher go through its cycle after it fills?

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:33:48 -0700

I do not think it matters which cycle I choose or whether I include the sanitizing rinse or drying heat cycles. My dishwasher is beginning to run in an inconsistent manner. I am aware of the handle not latching properly, so check that before each time I run it. After I make my cycle selection and press "Start," my dishwasher will fill for the same amount of time, but then I can hear & watch the timer run down, but I don't actually hear the dishwasher washing the dishes! If I do not stop the cycle, the timer will run down and the machine will drain, but if I notice this, I stop the cycle, drain it, and try again on a different type load, until I find one that works that day!

Any help / advice is appreciated! The only maintenance I am aware I need to do, is to clean out the trap basket in the bottom of it. Thank you!

⟐ Commented February 23, 2024 at 10:33 MST

Kenmore Dishwasher: Kenmore 665.13732K600 Middle Spray Arm not turning

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 14:26:01 -0700

Dishwasher seems to run fine, but dishes aren't getting clean, soap is not completely removed from dispenser.

Action cam inside dishwasher shows middle spray arm is not turning.

Disassembled and cleaned out filters in lower part of dishwasher. No change.

⟐ Answer accepted February 18, 2024 at 14:26 MST

Kenmore Dishwasher: How do I get the lock off?

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 19:10:22 -0700

I’m trying to reset the blinking clean light is on. The lock button is on (red) so how do I turn it off?

⟐ Commented November 11, 2023 at 19:10 MST

Kenmore Elite Dishwasher: Flashing AE error and continually draining

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 01:33:15 -0700

My dishwasher is continuously filling water with a small steady stream from the side and then flashing the AE error code and draining, even with the water off, i have no clue where this water is coming from cause i have the water turned off.

⟐ Answered March 25, 2023 at 1:33 MST

Kenmore Elite Dishwasher: My Kenmore elite dishwasher won't go into wash cycle or drain

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:40:16 -0700

My dishwasher won't go into wash cycle or drainI've replaced the water inlet valve, the drain hose, drain pump , what else could be the problem?

⟐ Edited March 18, 2024 at 10:40 MST

Kenmore Dishwasher: dishwasher drain hose problem

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:29:27 -0700

We have a Kenmore Dishwasher that will not drain either during the wash cycle or after the wash cycle. I lifted the hose that goes from the dishwasher through a hole in the cabinet into the disposal and the water emptied immediately. I just can't keep on doing this every time I wash dishes so can someone tell me how to fix this problem?

⟐ Edited March 15, 2024 at 13:29 MST