How to Fix Amana Dishwasher Error OL

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Error Code: OL Difficulty: Easy

Problem: Overloaded.

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How to Fix OL Error (Step-by-Step)

Open the dishwasher door to view the contents and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
Remove several items from both the top and bottom racks to reduce the load.
Rearrange the remaining dishes to ensure they are not nested together and that water can circulate freely.
Make sure that tall items like baking sheets or large platters are not blocking the path of the spray arms.
Spin the upper and lower spray arms by hand to ensure they can rotate a full 360 degrees without hitting any dishes.
Close the dishwasher door securely and press the ‘Start/Resume’ button to restart the cycle.
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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