Kenmore No Power / Dead Control

Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display.

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Safety Warning

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.

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Possible Causes

Tripped circuit breaker, Loose power connection at terminal block, Faulty door switch, Failed main control board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Before touching wiring, turn off the breaker. Only restore power when testing.

  • Check household power: Verify the breaker is on and not tripped. Reset if necessary.
  • Inspect power connection: Remove the lower access panel and check the terminal block where the house wiring connects. Tighten loose screws and repair any burned wires.
  • Test outlet or junction box: Use a meter to confirm correct voltage is present at the supply.
  • Check door switch: If the unit has power but no response, test the door switch for continuity when closed. Replace if faulty.
  • Control board: If power and door switch are good but the unit remains dead, the main control board is likely failed and should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Main Control Board
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