I read other posts and already have done the following:

1) Replaced Heating Element

2) Replaced High Limit Thermostat

3) Rebooted the Control Board

3) Visually Inspected Control Board (No burns, loose wires)

What continues to happen is:

1) During Normal Wash cycle/Hi-Temp Scrub/Sani-Rinse: The water stays cool (cannot tell if the heating element heats up or not)

2) Heat Dry: The heating element does heat up some - but it does not get hot like it used to.

So, any idea why the water not heat up during any of the cycles? My initial thought was the Hi Limit Thermostat, but I checked it with a Multi-Meter and it has continuity (around 17 ohms). And then I replaced it just to be sure.

Is there an actual thermostat on the dishwasher? (I could not find one in the parts list)

Is there anything else to try before looking at the Control Board?

⟐ Commented January 02, 2025 at 20:11 MST

⟐ Commented April 29, 2024 at 19:16 MST

A lot comments mentioned the door actuator not making good contact with the door latch switch in this thread that describes the problem .

Whirlpool Dishwasher stops after filling with water

Model #KDTE104ESS4

Another clue-burnt wires leading to control board (disconnected during control board installation)

Thanks for responding. Yes filter is clean.

I don’t think the sprayer arms are moving any water. The tub fills and sometimes sounds like it’s working but top rack not wet.

⟐ Answer edited August 02, 2023 at 22:05 MST

⟐ Answer edited January 27, 2026 at 7:16 MST

Ran a Wash cycle next, to test, but water did not fill dishwasher. Made a grinding noise, as if no water, so I cancelled the cycle, nothing to drain.

Next, turned off circuit breaker for at least one minute. Ran Rinse-only cycle: No issues.

Ran 1-hour wash cycle: Didn't fill with water again. Cancelled.

Ran Rinse-only cycle: No issues.

Ran Heavy-duty cycle: Didn't fill with with water, AGAIN.

Why does it fill, spin, and drain on Rinse-only cycle, but NONE of the Wash Cycles seem to work, even after shutting off power at the circuit breaker several times?

HELP!!! About to give up on this one, though I seem like I'm so close.

⟐ Edited March 15, 2024 at 13:30 MST

Power cycled, Checked all connections, no wires look broken.

⟐ Answer accepted August 12, 2025 at 17:07 MST

• Checked that lines are not clogged
• verified water pressure to inlet valve
• replaced float switch
• replaced water inlet valve

Then I began to wonder if I had a drain problem, that may cause my dishwasher to keep from filling, so I verified that the drain line was not obstructed and I checked resistance on my drain motor (33 Ohms, which I believe is fine). The dishwasher was not full of water, only a bit in the line…

Not sure what to do next…?

Help and thanks!

KDTM354DSS3

Thanks!

⟐ Commented May 25, 2024 at 10:30 MST

Other Issues: foul smell from disposal even immediately after cleaning. same sludgy pipe smell in dishwasher. I have:

1) Checked/cleared all hoses running from dishwasher, disposal & air gap.- 2) Checked/cleared filter, chopper assembly, drain hose/pump connection. 3)-Snaked pipe going out from wall.

Of Note: there is an Air Gap and High Loop on Drain Hose. And i’ve noticed that the rinse aid level has remained at full for several weeks when usually it consistently drops with each use.

My inkling is improper hose pathways, but they look ok to me - or weak drain pump. Any suggestions before i start replacing parts?

Jayeff,  thank you for looking at my post, and for the suggestion.

No,i have not tried eliminating the loop, but i will.  That’s how it was installed and has been working well for years.

I am attaching a photo with more detail, if you wouldn’t mind... let me know if it looks right.

Also of note:  there is always water in the drain hose all the way to the top of the air gap - even when there is no water in the tub.  What does this suggest?

I am so baffled- i don’t know which is the more likely fix: replace control board or drain pump.  leaning toward new pump.

Ok guys, there’s a new twist in my dishwasher drain drama - it has further confused me, but i’m hoping it will make sense to you tech experts.

Before removing the drain pump, as discussed previously in this thread, I ran it… and chose a different wash setting. Our panel always defaults to Normal Wash + Heated Dry. ..b/c that’s what we always use.

I ran it on Light/ China Clean Up - and no Heated Dry & guess what? It went full cycle, wash, rinse and drain.. to the end! No stopping and no water left in the tub.

Does this confirm your suspicions of the control board as culprit?

p.s., still full water in air gap line… separate issues?

⟐ Answer edited January 23, 2026 at 8:20 MST

⟐ Commented May 27, 2025 at 20:01 MST

Tried putting into diagnostic mode, all LEDs light up (any 3 buttons in succession 3 times). I then hit the second button and close the door and the diagnostic cycle starts. After a few minutes (about 4 and a half), the drain pump kicks on, drains the basin, and the diagnostic test stops. No flashing error codes.

Any ideas?

⟐ Edited July 04, 2024 at 8:35 MST

I turn the kitchen faucet to let the hot water run and sometimes the dishwasher runs a full cycle, sometimes it throws the 2-7. Replaced the control panel still 2-7 comes up.

⟐ Answer edited February 01, 2026 at 17:37 MST

Error Code (if any): none
Parts or tests already tried: Element & high-temp thermostat
Photos / video link:

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Washer is just 6 years old and rarely used.

Washer will not heat water. I just replaced the element & high-temp thermostat, but I don’t think they were bad, per resistance readings. I tried a cycle after replacing the two components, still no hot water. I physically touch the heating element during the wash cycle and it was cold.

I have read about resetting the cpu with a sequence of button selections, but none of the descriptions match my keyboard.

I cut the power off to the unit for a few days, hoping that would reset the control board and it would magically fix itself. No luck.

Which button selections do I need to press to enter diagnostic/re-set? What else could cause no-heat besides the control board?

Thanks, James

⟐ Answer edited January 23, 2026 at 8:23 MST

I have a Kitchenaid Dishwasher Model KDTM404KPS0

Lately our dishwasher has started making a buzzing noise that I hope is clear in the video I have added. I can't tell when in the cycle it begins but I think maybe while the water is being pumped but not exactly sure. I was hoping that the sound mike be an obvious issue and some one might recogmnize it and advize me on my options. Basically it sounds to be an electrical buz mor than a hum but I hope you hear it and know the sound.

Thank you

Tony

⟐ Commented August 13, 2025 at 1:41 MST

Thanks,

Alan

⟐ Answer edited February 01, 2025 at 8:10 MST

⟐ Answer edited December 19, 2024 at 0:59 MST

⟐ Answered January 03, 2024 at 17:06 MST

⟐ Answered January 02, 2024 at 22:50 MST

it is a kitchen aide mo # KUDB23OBO it fills on second cycle ,not on first cycle

⟐ Edited March 18, 2024 at 11:58 MST

⟐ Answer accepted July 27, 2016 at 23:40 MST

⟐ Edited by author December 15, 2025 at 8:30 MST