Dear Sir,

My 1998 Kenmore model 665-15895792 dishwasher has worked well for 8 years but now is exhibiting random failure behavior similar to that in other threads I have read. It first began skipping stages in the cleaning cycle and failed to drain. But it would drain using the Cancel/Drain button. Also, the quick rinse would work. Now all it will do is fill and nothing else. Filling, washing, heating, and draining seemed to work individually as the behavior became more erratic so I strongly suspect the control panel. The only documentation I have is my original "Ultra Wash Dishwasher Use & Care Guide". Would it be possible for you to provide a repair manual PDF for my model so that I can troubleshoot it and also I would like to know your part number for my contro panel. My model is black. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

remove the lower toe panel there should be a diagnostic sheet there

Yes, thank you I found the diagnostic sheets and was able to initiate a diagnostic test. This indicated that my control panel is not the problem as all lights and indicators on the panel are working and it appeared to step completely thru the diagnostic test. Unfortunately, no motor functions are working. The water fills but there is no washing and no draining. Also, after opening the kick panel, I saw that there has been a very slow drip apparently for some time beside the motor near where the drain hose attaches to the drain. The motor housing looks very rusted or corroded as well, like this has been a very damp environment for some time although the copper windings look clean and bright. Any advice on a next step? Thanks.

Yes,

Here is the online repair manual:
https://secured.whirlpool.com/Servic...LE/4322451.pdf

Jake

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