Candy Intermittent Control Board Lockup / Overheating

Dishwasher displays no error but stops mid-cycle and becomes unresponsive until power is cycled.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Overheating of Candy control board, Poor ventilation around appliance, Loose control board connectors, Failing electronic components

Safety first: Unplug the dishwasher before accessing the control board.

Improve ventilation: Ensure the dishwasher has adequate space around it as per installation instructions. Overheating can cause lockups.
Inspect control board: Remove the front panel to access the board. Check for loose connectors or signs of overheating.
Secure wiring: Reseat all connectors firmly. Avoid pinching wires when reassembling.
Monitor behavior: If lockups continue, the control board may be failing and should be replaced by a technician.

Hard 4/5

Main Control Board

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