⟐ Answer edited April 20, 2025 at 12:34 MST

A few times in the past, I had success at cutting the power at the breaker, and then it tended to work perfectly for a handful of times afterwards before it would start acting up again. This last time I tried to cut breaker, however, was unsuccessful, and now it won't get past that first stage (which I always have to hit cancel to drain the water, which luckily still works every time). --Funny but not, I broke the breaker switch flipping it too many times, so I had to replace that today.--

By the way, it opens the soap tab after 5 or 10 minutes, even if it's not running/washing. So, some aspects of the "wash" cycle are working, I guess.

All panel lights are working and displaying on top.

Whirlpool Gold

Model: Wdt710paym

Only 3 years old.

Thanks for any help!

⟐ Commented March 14, 2026 at 9:48 MST

⟐ Answer edited January 23, 2026 at 8:06 MST

⟐ Commented April 01, 2026 at 16:29 MST

⟐ Edited November 27, 2025 at 1:55 MST

This led me to believe it was a pump issue, so I ran a short/1-hour cycle. However, the 1-hour cycle does run as expected with water getting into the dishwasher and all detergent being fully utilized in the cleaning cycle. (Of course, the 1-hour cycle doesn’t clean to the degree of the normal (3-hour) cycle, and we’re left with the frustrating task of washing several items by hand after the 1-hour cycle is complete.)

I’ve followed the steps to do a full reset by shutting power off at the breaker, then powering back on, thinking there could be a computer issue. This has not resulted in resolution.

I’m at a loss at this point. It doesn’t seem like a pump issue, and it’s unclear if this is a computer issue. Regardless I have a semi-functional dishwasher and need some help! I’m grateful for any insight, guidance or help offered!

@SaraFilthaut and @Ali, in the end we replaced the dishwasher with a different make and model. I discovered that the cost of parts was going to be at a level that made me question repairing a 5-year old dishwasher vs. replacing with new. Between computer boards and pumps, I preferred to have a highly rated and new dishwasher and stop the madness.

⟐ Commented June 20, 2025 at 18:48 MST

I checked the breaker, it was not tripped. I tried turning it off for several minutes. When the power is turned back on, the "Door Lock" indicator light next to the "Heated Dry" button, blinks for about 60 seconds or so, then stops and the "Normal" light starts flashing again. The reset sequences mentioned in the owners manual, as well as those in other posts have had no effect, the only lights that come on are the 2 mentioned.

I tested both door latch microswitches for continuity, they are good. The thermal electronic fuse is good as well although I havent tested for voltage because I'm not sure where to touch the ground probe without causing more damage. I've disconnected each wire to check for any burnt connectors and also checked the control board on both sides for any heat damage or poor solder connections. Everything appears fine. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

⟐ Commented August 11, 2025 at 11:00 MST

This problem has been happening intermittently for over 2 years. Two years ago, I bought a replacement pump, but the dishwasher started working before it arrived. Off and on, this has continued to happen for a few weeks at a time, and we just run a rinse cycle until it fixes itself.

I ended up replacing the pump, but it didn’t make a difference. Any ideas?

⟐ Commented January 18, 2026 at 15:33 MST

Model- wdt720padm2

Ser- f53707173

Type- 583-1

Will start cycle and fill with water and release pod but that’s it and will drain. Pod will still be laying in machine.

⟐ Edited December 19, 2023 at 15:58 MST

I removed the wash pump and the unit can be made to spin inside when the gear is turned. I attached a multi meter and the resistance of the motor was ZERO. I tested the ground and there was no reading on the meter. The wash w motor capacitor looks normal without discoloration or bulging.

What should I look at next?

Thanks,

Paul

⟐ Answered July 16, 2025 at 18:21 MST

I don’t want to rip the pump out before knowing, but is it possible that the pump gets overheated during a cycle and won’t properly work until it cools? I took the drain line loose thinking that was the original culprit and it clears well on it’s own (I blew in it and had no issues). I ran vinegar/baking soda through it a few times as well to help clear that even more.

⟐ Commented November 16, 2025 at 12:48 MST

⟐ Edited March 18, 2024 at 11:54 MST

My whirlpool dishwasher does not seem to spray water. It fills with water and then does not do anything. When I clear it the drain cycle works fine.

I checked the float and it does not look like its stuck.

I switched it off and on. Did not work.

I cleaned the spray arms, did not help.

I took off the water filter and the screen and cleaned them. There was nothing in the basin at the bottom of the dishwasher under the screen.

When i opened the footplate and ran the dishwasher, I could hear a few soft clicks when it got stuck. Not sure if its from the inlet valve or the circulation pump?

I have run out of ideas. Please help!

Thanks,

Sagar

⟐ Answer edited January 27, 2026 at 7:17 MST

I don’t think it’s the circulation pump because, if it was, why would it work sometimes? If I reset it by cycling the electricity, that sometimes makes it work—but not always.

Any clue what could be going on here?

⟐ Commented April 07, 2025 at 15:23 MST

My dishwasher has stopped working and is unresponsive. I believe it was opened during its wash cycle, and now there's standing water on the bottom, and no response anymore from the keyboard. I had tried several times to push the cancel/drain button, and for those several attempts it (the button) would illuminate but then turn off when I closed the door (and it would not run, hence no draining). Finally, it just became unresponsive.

I found somebody saying on justanswer.com to try pressing 'heated dry / sani rinse / heated dry / sani rinse' and this might be effective in resetting the control board. However, this has proven unsuccessful.

Does anybody else have any ideas? Thank you.

Kyle N

⟐ Commented February 19, 2025 at 18:33 MST

⟐ Answer accepted September 25, 2024 at 6:25 MST

⟐ Commented July 10, 2023 at 12:11 MST

⟐ Answered November 21, 2022 at 11:56 MST

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⟐ Answered January 18, 2022 at 16:37 MST