- Model Number
- KUDS02FRSS3
- Brand
- KitchenAid
- Age
- 6-10 years
Hello all:
I have a KitchenAid Dishwasher Model KUDS02FRSS3 been installed over 7 years ago.
It is on a dedicated circuit breaker.
The dishwasher starts but before it is complete, say after 45-60 minutes or so it shuts off and all the lights on the panel go off. When I open the dishwasher, I see steam and a layer of water in the bottom. If I let the dishwasher COOL for 6-7 hours, the lights come back on and I end up running a QUICK WASH and it completes the cycle and drains the water.
It seems to me that the issue is it is overheating. Even if I turn off HEAT DRYING, the Dishwasher shuts off, a little faster though, same if I set to a SaniRinse or HeavyDuty Cycle.
So I replaced the Thermal Cut Off fuse in the Control Panel area using the kit. This TCO has been replaced twice before, once by Sears and once by a repairman a few years ago. Since it was a simple repair, I swapped it myself using all the parts that came with the OEM replacement unit - the spliced kit. I checked the cables, they look good, nothing melted.
Even after replacing the TCO the d/w still shut down, so I assumed the new fuse was defective. And I swapped it again with another OEM unit. I did verify the fuses have 85°C stamped on them. When I last did the swap, the I checked the TCO with my multimeter and was open as the d/w was still warm/hot. After a few minutes of removing from the dishwasher, it cooled down and it was closed circuit again.
I also replaced the High Limit Thermostat, still no change.
Yes I checked the coarse strainer and the Overfill Float for any blockage.
So I know the motor runs as it can run in Quick Wash cycle. Besides replacing the heater element, what else can I look at?
Thanks in advance for your brain power!
I have a KitchenAid Dishwasher Model KUDS02FRSS3 been installed over 7 years ago.
It is on a dedicated circuit breaker.
The dishwasher starts but before it is complete, say after 45-60 minutes or so it shuts off and all the lights on the panel go off. When I open the dishwasher, I see steam and a layer of water in the bottom. If I let the dishwasher COOL for 6-7 hours, the lights come back on and I end up running a QUICK WASH and it completes the cycle and drains the water.
It seems to me that the issue is it is overheating. Even if I turn off HEAT DRYING, the Dishwasher shuts off, a little faster though, same if I set to a SaniRinse or HeavyDuty Cycle.
So I replaced the Thermal Cut Off fuse in the Control Panel area using the kit. This TCO has been replaced twice before, once by Sears and once by a repairman a few years ago. Since it was a simple repair, I swapped it myself using all the parts that came with the OEM replacement unit - the spliced kit. I checked the cables, they look good, nothing melted.
Even after replacing the TCO the d/w still shut down, so I assumed the new fuse was defective. And I swapped it again with another OEM unit. I did verify the fuses have 85°C stamped on them. When I last did the swap, the I checked the TCO with my multimeter and was open as the d/w was still warm/hot. After a few minutes of removing from the dishwasher, it cooled down and it was closed circuit again.
I also replaced the High Limit Thermostat, still no change.
Yes I checked the coarse strainer and the Overfill Float for any blockage.
So I know the motor runs as it can run in Quick Wash cycle. Besides replacing the heater element, what else can I look at?
Thanks in advance for your brain power!
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