How to Fix Amana Dishwasher Error FRONT STATUS LIGHT: BLINKING

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Error Code: FRONT STATUS LIGHT: BLINKING Difficulty: Easy

Problem: The cycle has been paused.

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How to Fix FRONT STATUS LIGHT: BLINKING Error (Step-by-Step)

This light indicates the washing cycle has been interrupted or paused.
Ensure the dishwasher door is completely closed and securely latched. Open and close it firmly to be sure.
Press the ‘Start/Resume’ button. This should resume the cycle from where it left off.
If the light continues to blink, the cycle may have been unintentionally canceled. Try selecting your desired wash cycle again.
Press the ‘Start’ button once more to begin the new cycle.
If these steps do not work, try resetting the dishwasher by turning off its power at the circuit breaker for one minute before turning it back on.
Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.

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