GE dishwasher GDF570SSJ0SS Won't Start

[Jdyankee5]

Model Number

GDF570SSJ0SS

Brand

GE

Age

1-5 years

My GE GDF570SSJ0SS dishwasher is currently giving me the 3 beeps and never start issue that I keep seeing on this forum. I have tried the below so far, and could use some guidance on what my next steps should be:
1. Consumer error mode: I entered into this mode, all lights light up steady green, no flashing. When I went into the tests however, I didn't hear the circulation or drainage pumps engage. The detergent latch opened fine, I heard water come in for that test, and I'm not certain about the heating element, but I think that works too
2. Main control board LED: blinking green

What does blinking green indicate?

 

[Jake]

How many times in sequence is the STATUS LED blinking green on the machine control board underneath the dishwasher?

--->Here's the machine control board for your model:

GE WD21X24901 Electronic Control Board (AP6974215) - AppliancePartsPros.com

This is an electronic control board that is located inside the control panel of many GE dishwashers. This part is tasked with managing all the functions of the appliance such as washing, draining, and drying dishes. The electronic control board can become physically damaged or experience issues...

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Jake

 

[Jdyankee5]

It looked like just once, but I can double check after work today. Is there anywhere I can find a guide outlining what the # of blinks means?

 

[Jake]

Is there anywhere I can find a guide outlining what the # of blinks means?

Page 45 here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M-G9W3HiaYnihdB5Cy-jfSPoVf8DZ7j7/view?usp=sharing

Let us know.

Jake

 

[Jdyankee5]

Ok so it blinks 3 times like it's running a cycle, I let it go for a few minutes and then opened it up. There is water just sitting in the bottom, is there usually an error code when the drain or circulation pumps don't go on? In consumer error mode I didn't hear those pumps run, but no lights indicated errors

 

[Jake]

is there usually an error code when the drain or circulation pumps don't go on?

No, there is not.

Ok, open the service manual and on Page 55 is the No Circulation Flow Chart, do that first.
Page 66 is the DRAIN MOTOR FLOW CHART

--->Here's the machine control board for your model: WD21X24901 Machine Control

Circulation Pump will not run--->Access main control, place dishwasher in service mode, check for 120 Volts AC on connector J702 Pin 2(YB) to Pin 3(CR) there is a misprint, it should be connector J703 not J702.

Circulation Motor Fuse
A circulation pump motor fuse is located on the main control board. If found open while testing for no circulation pump operation, the main control and circulation pump must be replaced.
If 120 VAC is not volts at MC J703-2 to J703-3, check the fuse at the points shown in the below illustration. If an open circuit is seen, replace the main control and circulation pump.

Here's the circulation pump(wash motor) for your model:

GE WD26X23258 Circulation Pump (AP6039424) - AppliancePartsPros.com

This is a circulation pump that is made to be used with a variety of GE dishwashers. The circulation pump uses an impeller and a motor to push water up through the wash arms to ensure dishes are thoroughly cleaned. A motor powers the circulation pump so water is forced out the spray arms. During...

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Here's another member that had this exact same problem:

FIXED - GE Dishwasher GDT695SGJ2BB, does not drain or wash

My GE GDT695SGJ2BB dishwasher will fill with water based on the appropriate level but there is no action for the remainder of the cycle. The circulation pump never seems to turn on and, if I cancel the wash, the drain pump does not remove the water. I've entered into the Consumer Error Mode to...

www.applianceblog.com

Let us know what you find.

Jake

 

[Jdyankee5]

Okay so after all of this, I went back to step 1 and my dishwasher is back to blinking lights indicating the door is still open. I'm conflicted on whether to try to replace the door latch first, or just go for the main control board. I tried to check the pins on the board with a multi meter and didn't get any readings anywhere, but I'm admittedly not very good with one. Should I try to replace the door latch first, given it's a cheaper part?

 

[Jake]

99 out of 100 times its the machine control board that is the culprit.

Here's the door latch switch for your model:
WD21X10490 Latch Switch


To Verify the door latch switch is good--->Follow the directions here:

Door closed: 0 ohms.
Door open: infinite ohms.

Let us know what you find. Make sure you disconnect power to the dishwasher before ohm testing.

Jake