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Error Code: FRONT STATUS LIGHT: BLINKING Difficulty: Easy
Problem: The cycle has been paused.
How to Fix FRONT STATUS LIGHT: BLINKING Error (Step-by-Step)
- A blinking light typically indicates the wash cycle has been interrupted or paused, often by the door being opened.
- Ensure the door is completely closed. Push it firmly until you hear the latch click into place.
- Press the ‘Start/Resume’ button one time. The light should stop blinking and become solid, indicating the cycle has resumed.
- If you intended to stop the cycle, press and hold the ‘Cancel/Drain’ button for 3 seconds.
- If the light continues to blink after ensuring the door is latched and pressing ‘Start/Resume’, try resetting the dishwasher by turning it off at the circuit breaker for 5 minutes.
- 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.
Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
Most DIY parts are $50–$250. If you have a quote, use the total.
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