Thread: KUDS01FLBL6 - Blinking Clean Light Issue

Welp, I think that key combination was it. On a lark, I left it at that all blinking mode and it seems to have fixed itself. I am testing now to make sure it really is fixed and doesn't require a heating element replacement.
Is that a difficult replacement?
Mike

Yes, thats the correct diagnostics mode buttons.

To test your element, just put it in the diagnostics mode and let it run through, when the test is over, drip some water over the element, it should sizzle, if its not hot with no sizzle, then ohm out the element.

You can pull your dishwasher out, then you can easily get to your heating element terminals to ohm it and change it if its bad.

Here's the heating element for your model:
Part#8537057



Jake

Thanks Jake for the info.
The ohm test is simply for continuity right? A good element will not have continuity right or is it the other way around? Also the dishwasher goes right back into blinking mode and the element is not hot after the test.
Does the dishwasher have to pulled out for the replacement of the heating element?
Mike

Yes, the ohm test is to check for continuity.

A good element will have continuity. Usually elements are good with 30 ohms or less shown on a ohm meter.

Yes, you can get real good access to the heating element terminals by pulling your dishwasher out.

Jake

Jake,
I noticed that part number is a different one than what comes up when I search for the part manually. Is a Whirlpool part compatible with a KitchenAid product?
1164450 = This is the part number I keep getting.
Thanks!
Mike

I posted a link to your heating element in post#3, its the one for your model, it may have changed part numbers, lots do, but its still the original part for your model.

Whirlpool owns KitchenAid so the part is compatible.

Jake

Thanks Jake,
I figured it might be something like that.
I will order it up tonight as my wife is freaking w/o the dishwasher. ;-)
Mike

Sounds good Mike, let us know the outcome.

Jake

Wow, the element arrived already after being shipped on Tuesday.
A couple of questions:
1. What tools do I need to do the install
2. Is it necessary to pull the dishwasher out to install the element.
3. Is there a step by step howto on how to perform the removal and install of the new element?

Thanks in advance,
Mike