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Amana Dishwasher error code

Amana Dishwasher Error 1-1

Error code requiring model-specific diagnosis

Stuck key detected in keypad or keypad connection.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
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Amana dishwasher repair guide for error 1-1
Error code1-1Dishwasher

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

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Power Cycle: Disconnect the dishwasher from power for 5-10 minutes to reset the control board.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Inspect Keypad: Check for any stuck or unresponsive buttons on the control panel. Gently clean around the buttons with a soft, damp cloth to remove any debris that may be causing them to stick.

  3. 3
    Check 3

    Check Connections: For users comfortable with appliance disassembly, unplug the dishwasher and inspect the ribbon cable connecting the keypad to the main control board. Ensure it is securely seated and free of damage.

A quick explanation

What does 1-1 mean?

Stuck key detected in keypad or keypad connection.

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 1-1

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Disconnect Power: Turn off the circuit breaker or unplug the dishwasher from the wall outlet to ensure your safety. 2. Access the Control Panel: Open the dishwasher door and remove the screws, typically Torx T-15, that hold the inner door panel to the outer door panel. 3. Separate Door Panels: Gently separate the inner and outer door panels to expose the control panel and main control board. 4. Photograph Wiring: Before disconnecting anything, take a clear picture of the wire harness connections to the control board for easy reference during reassembly. 5. Disconnect and Remove Old Part: Carefully unplug the wire harnesses from the control board. Release any clips or screws holding the control panel assembly in place and remove it. 6. Install New Part: Position the new control panel or control board, securing it with the original clips or screws. 7. Reconnect and Reassemble: Using your photo as a guide, reconnect the wire harnesses to the new control board. Rejoin the inner and outer door panels and secure them with the screws. 8. Test the Repair: Restore power to the dishwasher and run a test cycle to confirm that the error code is gone and the dishwasher is functioning correctly.

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How to Fix 1-1 Error (Step-by-Step) Disconnect Power: Turn off the circuit breaker or unplug the dishwasher from the wall outlet to ensure your safety.Access the Control Panel: Open the dishwasher door and remove the screws, typically Torx T-15, that hold the inner door panel to the outer door panel.Separate Door Panels: Gently separate the inner and outer door panels to expose the control panel and main control board.Photograph Wiring: Before disconnecting anything, take a clear picture of the wire harness connections to the control board for easy reference during reassembly.Disconnect and Remove Old Part: Carefully unplug the wire harnesses from the control board. Release any clips or screws holding the control panel assembly in place and remove it.Install New Part: Position the new control panel or control board, securing it with the original clips or screws.Reconnect and Reassemble: Using your photo as a guide, reconnect the wire harnesses to the new control board. Rejoin the inner and outer door panels and secure them with the screws.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

What to Check Next on This Amana Dishwasher Focused repair path: dishwasher fill, drain, wash motor, heating, leak, sensor, and control checks. Do not treat a returning fault as a reset-only problem; use the point in the cycle where the fault appears to choose the next check. Disconnect power before opening panels, then confirm the door latch, float, inlet valve, drain path, and harness connections are seated. Match the timing of the failure to the likely path: fill, wash circulation, drain, heat, leak detection, or control communication. Clear debris from filters, sump areas, spray arms, and the drain loop before treating the fault as a failed board. If a part is suspected, verify voltage or continuity where appropriate and match the complete Amana dishwasher model number before ordering. Check, inspect, clean, test, measure, remove, reconnect, clear, and replace parts only when the symptom supports that path. If these checks point toward a part, verify the complete Amana model number from the appliance tag before ordering. Similar error wording can use different valves, sensors, pumps, motors, heaters, locks, switches, fans, or control boards depending on the exact model. Parts Availability Note: For this Electrolux/Frigidaire error code, exact OEM part numbers can vary by model revision and serial range. We’ve listed the most likely component(s), but confirm compatibility using your full model number before ordering. If no exact SKU is shown, use this guide for diagnosis first, then verify the matching OEM part on RepairClinic or PartSelect. Recommended Parts to Check No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Amana dishwasher part can vary by complete model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims. Whirlpool dishwasher drain pump Common replacement category: Drain pump Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: standing-water, drain, and no-complete-cycle symptoms after the filter and hose are checked. Search Amazon for Whirlpool dishwasher drain pump Whirlpool dishwasher water inlet valve Common replacement category: Water inlet valve Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: fill, low-water, or no-water symptoms after supply and float checks. Search Amazon for Whirlpool dishwasher water inlet valve Whirlpool dishwasher control board Common replacement category: Electronic control board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: repeating error-code or control faults after wiring and latch checks. Search Amazon for Whirlpool dishwasher control board Before ordering: match the part to the complete Amana dishwasher model number on the appliance tag.

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.

What may be causing it?

  • Stuck key on the user interface
  • Faulty control panel/keypad assembly
  • Loose or damaged ribbon cable connection

These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

No replacement part recommended for this code

The researched guidance for Amana Dishwasher error 1-1 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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