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Amana Dishwasher error code

Amana Dishwasher Error CYCLE-COMPLETE-LIGHT-ON

The wash cycle has finished.

The wash cycle has finished.

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Amana dishwasher repair guide for error CYCLE-COMPLETE-LIGHT-ON
Error codeCYCLE-COMPLETE-LIGHT-ONDishwasher

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  1. 1
    This light is a normal operation indicator and

    This light is a normal operation indicator and does not signify an error. It simply means the selected wash and dry cycle has finished.

  2. 2
    Open the dishwasher door to begin unloading your

    Open the dishwasher door to begin unloading your clean dishes.

  3. 3
    The light will typically turn off by itself

    The light will typically turn off by itself after the door has been opened.

A quick explanation

What does CYCLE-COMPLETE-LIGHT-ON mean?

The wash cycle has finished.

The answer you came for

How to fix Amana dishwasher error CYCLE-COMPLETE-LIGHT-ON

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    This light is a normal operation indicator and

    This light is a normal operation indicator and does not signify an error. It simply means the selected wash and dry cycle has finished.

  2. 2

    Open the dishwasher door to begin unloading your

    Open the dishwasher door to begin unloading your clean dishes.

  3. 3

    The light will typically turn off by itself

    The light will typically turn off by itself after the door has been opened.

  4. 4

    The light will also turn off after a

    The light will also turn off after a set period of time, even if the door is not opened.

  5. 5

    Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes,

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

  6. 6

    Check for simple blockages (lint screen, drain path,

    Check for simple blockages (lint screen, drain path, or filter) and clean anything you find.

  7. 7

    Make sure all doors, lids, and hoses are

    Make sure all doors, lids, and hoses are fully closed and seated correctly.

  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 CYCLE COMPLETE LIGHT ON Error (Step-by-Step) This light is a normal operation indicator and does not signify an error. It simply means the selected wash and dry cycle has finished. Open the dishwasher door to begin unloading your clean dishes. The light will typically turn off by itself after the door has been opened. The light will also turn off after a set period of time, even if the door is not opened. Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on. Check for simple blockages (lint screen, drain path, or filter) and clean anything you find. Make sure all doors, lids, and hoses are fully closed and seated correctly. 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. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

No replacement part recommended for this code

The researched guidance for Amana Dishwasher error CYCLE-COMPLETE-LIGHT-ON 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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When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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