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Amana Dishwasher error code

Amana Dishwasher Error ALL CYCLE AND OPTION LIGHTS FLASHING

Error code requiring model-specific diagnosis

The cycle has been suspended, usually because the door was opened during operation.

HardStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
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Amana dishwasher repair guide for error ALL-CYCLE-AND-OPTION-LIGHTS-FLASHING-3
Error codeALL CYCLE AND OPTION LIGHTS FLASHINGDishwasher

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Press the ‘Cancel/Drain’ button to reset the dishwasher

    Press the ‘Cancel/Drain’ button to reset the dishwasher and see if the lights turn off.

  2. 2
    Open and firmly close the dishwasher door to

    Open and firmly close the dishwasher door to ensure the latch is fully engaged.

  3. 3
    Turn off the circuit breaker for the dishwasher

    Turn off the circuit breaker for the dishwasher for 5 minutes to reset the electronic control board.

A quick explanation

What does ALL CYCLE AND OPTION LIGHTS FLASHING mean?

The cycle has been suspended, usually because the door was opened during operation.

The full model number matters. Appliances can show the same code while using different wiring, sensors, or control parts.

The answer you came for

How to fix Amana dishwasher error ALL CYCLE AND OPTION LIGHTS FLASHING

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical. You should not need to buy a part until the symptom and exact model point to it.

  1. 1

    Press the ‘Cancel/Drain’ button to reset the dishwasher

    Press the ‘Cancel/Drain’ button to reset the dishwasher and see if the lights turn off.

  2. 2

    Open and firmly close the dishwasher door to

    Open and firmly close the dishwasher door to ensure the latch is fully engaged.

  3. 3

    Turn off the circuit breaker for the dishwasher

    Turn off the circuit breaker for the dishwasher for 5 minutes to reset the electronic control board.

  4. 4

    If the lights continue to flash, inspect the

    If the lights continue to flash, inspect the door latch and switch assembly for any visible damage or loose wires.

  5. 5

    Test the door switch with a multimeter for

    Test the door switch with a multimeter for continuity. If there is no continuity when the switch is activated, it needs to be replaced.

  6. 6

    If the door switch is working correctly, the

    If the door switch is working correctly, the issue may be with the main control board, which may require professional replacement.

  7. 7

    Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes,

    Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

  8. 8

    Cut power at the breaker for at least

    Cut power at the breaker for at least one minute, then restore power and run a short cycle to see whether the same code or light pattern returns.

  9. 9

    Open the door and inspect the latch, strike,

    Open the door and inspect the latch, strike, racks, spray arms, float, filter, and lower sump for anything that can interrupt the cycle or block water movement.

  10. 10

    Check the drain hose loop, sink knockout, disposer

    Check the drain hose loop, sink knockout, disposer connection, and air gap if the symptom involves standing water, repeated draining, or a cycle that will not complete.

  11. 11

    Use the complete model number from the door

    Use the complete model number from the door or tub tag before ordering any pump, valve, latch, heater, sensor, or control-board category part.

  12. 12

    If the fault returns immediately after these checks,

    If the fault returns immediately after these checks, document the exact lights, beeps, and cycle stage; repeated electronic faults usually need meter testing before parts are replaced.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix ALL CYCLE AND OPTION LIGHTS FLASHING Error (Step-by-Step) Press the ‘Cancel/Drain’ button to reset the dishwasher and see if the lights turn off. Open and firmly close the dishwasher door to ensure the latch is fully engaged. Turn off the circuit breaker for the dishwasher for 5 minutes to reset the electronic control board. If the lights continue to flash, inspect the door latch and switch assembly for any visible damage or loose wires. Test the door switch with a multimeter for continuity. If there is no continuity when the switch is activated, it needs to be replaced. If the door switch is working correctly, the issue may be with the main control board, which may require professional replacement. Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on. Amana Dishwasher Checks Before Replacing Parts Cut power at the breaker for at least one minute, then restore power and run a short cycle to see whether the same code or light pattern returns. Open the door and inspect the latch, strike, racks, spray arms, float, filter, and lower sump for anything that can interrupt the cycle or block water movement. Check the drain hose loop, sink knockout, disposer connection, and air gap if the symptom involves standing water, repeated draining, or a cycle that will not complete. Use the complete model number from the door or tub tag before ordering any pump, valve, latch, heater, sensor, or control-board category part. If the fault returns immediately after these checks, document the exact lights, beeps, and cycle stage; repeated electronic faults usually need meter testing before parts are replaced. Recommended Parts to Check Use these as symptom-based starting points, then confirm the exact fit with the full Amana dishwasher model number from the door or tub tag before ordering. Start here Amana dishwasher drain pump Most likely when: water stays in the tub, draining sounds weak, or the cycle stops before completing. Check first: filter, drain hose, disposer knockout, air gap, and the drain path. Find compatible Amana dishwasher drain pumps Also check Amana dishwasher water inlet valve Most likely when: the tub does not fill, fills slowly, or stops early after the supply checks out. Check first: shutoff valve, float, inlet screen, water pressure, and harness connection. Find compatible Amana dishwasher inlet valves If controls act up Amana dishwasher control board Most likely when: lights stay stuck, buttons do not respond normally, or the fault returns after wiring and reset checks. Check first: breaker reset, door switch signal, keypad response, visible board damage, and loose connectors. Find compatible Amana dishwasher control boards If the door interrupts cycles Amana dishwasher door latch or switch Most likely when: the cycle starts and stops, lights blink after closing, or symptoms change when the door is moved. Check first: latch strike alignment, door seal pressure, connector fit, and switch continuity. Find compatible Amana dishwasher door latch switches

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Record the complete model number and use model-specific diagnostics before ordering.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

No replacement part recommended for this code

The researched guidance for Amana Dishwasher error ALL CYCLE AND OPTION LIGHTS FLASHING points to user-action and diagnostic steps above rather than a mapped replacement part. We will not invent a part or send you to an unrelated product.

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