dougefresh
Premium Member
- Model Number
- KUDS35FXSS8
- Brand
- KitchenAid
- Age
- 6-10 years
This Kitchenaid Dishwasher KUDS35FXSS8 seems to be a recurring issue. I have a separate thread on this dishwasher for “Kitchenaid Dishwasher KUDS35FXSS8 - no power, can't find fuse location” posted 12/7/19 that was resolved. This time the issue seems much worse. I started a new thread because I wasn’t sure if it was proper to tag onto the old thread or just start a new one.
The dishwasher was running this evening and then a loud clunk occurred and then smoke could be seen escaping the side and top of the front door. A burning smell was very strong. I pulled the door opening to see if something had dropped onto the heating element, but I couldn’t find anything on the element. The dishwasher basin is full of soapy water. There is no power to the dishwasher either.
I removed the lower kick panel and verified 120 volts with a multimeter. The breaker in the electrical panel was not tripped. The previous thread Jake mentioned this model does not have a separate thermal fuse.
I’m wondering if a motor burned out? I now have a dishwasher with it’s basin full of water and with no power! Any suggestions on how to proceed with troubleshooting the problem please?! I’m wondering if the repair would be costly enough to just replace the unit?
Your response would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
The dishwasher was running this evening and then a loud clunk occurred and then smoke could be seen escaping the side and top of the front door. A burning smell was very strong. I pulled the door opening to see if something had dropped onto the heating element, but I couldn’t find anything on the element. The dishwasher basin is full of soapy water. There is no power to the dishwasher either.
I removed the lower kick panel and verified 120 volts with a multimeter. The breaker in the electrical panel was not tripped. The previous thread Jake mentioned this model does not have a separate thermal fuse.
I’m wondering if a motor burned out? I now have a dishwasher with it’s basin full of water and with no power! Any suggestions on how to proceed with troubleshooting the problem please?! I’m wondering if the repair would be costly enough to just replace the unit?
Your response would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.