KitchenAid Dishwasher KDFE104DSS4 Stops Mid-Cycle and Drains

[odonnebj]

Model Number

KDFE104DSS4

Brand

KitchenAid

Age

1-5 years

My 5-yr old KDFE104DSS4 Kitchenaid Dishwasher has been acting up for the last 6 months. It will randomly stop mid-cycle and drain. I've done the 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-2-3 reset command almost every few days, and it will sometimes work for a couple washes all the way through. It's very inconsistent. I've replaced the control board, thermistor, flow sensor, and wiring harness. Nothing has seemed to have solve the problem. When I do the "1-2-3" reset sequence, the dishwasher will run for about 20 minutes and when it stops it will beep 3-times fast and then 1-time long.

When the dishwasher stops mid-cycle and drains, the lights will then turn off with no indication that they're "Clean" or "Drying".

Any suggestions what I should replace next?

 

[odonnebj]

I should also mention that when I run the reet sequence, the Clean light never flashes. It stays on solid for the first few bits and then goes off during the diagnostic wash cycles. I'm at a loss.

 

[Jake]

Sounds like a wash motor problem.

In your tech data sheet do Service Diagnostics with Error Codes and see if you get error code 4-3--->Control canceled cycle due to error detected with wash motor.

Here is the wash motor assembly for your model:
W11032770 Motor-Pump


Here's the video:

KitchenAid Dishwasher Circulation Pump Replacement #W11032770 | Repair Clinic

This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the circulation pump on KitchenAid dishwasher model #KDTE204EPA3. Learn more from the experts at Repair Clinic.

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Or, you can order the complete assembly which comes with the wash motor already installed for you along with a new diverter motor too, that's less expensive:
PUMP&MOTOR WPW10605057


Let us know what you find.

Jake

 

[odonnebj]

Thanks, Jake. Unfortunately no error codes pop up (Clean light never blinks any codes) when running the 1-2-3 sequence. It takes over 20 minutes to complete, and I've never witnessed the Clean light blinking. The Clean light does go on for the first few minutes, but it stays solids.

 

[Jake]

That is strange.

This is a very unusual problem that I've never seen before.

Its best to contact KitchenAid to come out at 800-422-1230, then the KA tech can call the FACTORY HOTLINE from your house to investigate this problem, if the KA tech has not seen it before either.

Jake