Error Code: INTENSIVE/HEAVY CYCLE SYMBOL (POT) Difficulty: Easy
Problem: The intensive or heavy-duty cycle is selected.
How to Fix INTENSIVE/HEAVY CYCLE SYMBOL (POT) Error (Step-by-Step)
- Locate the symbol of a pot on your dishwasher’s display. This indicates that the ‘Intensive’ or ‘Heavy’ duty wash cycle is selected.
- This is a normal operational symbol and not an error code.
- This cycle is specifically designed for cleaning heavily soiled items, such as pots, pans, and casseroles with baked-on food.
- It uses higher water temperatures and increased spray pressure to remove tough grime.
- If you have selected this cycle by mistake for a load of lightly soiled or delicate items, you can cancel it. Press and hold the ‘Start/Reset’ button for approximately 3 seconds.
- Once the cycle is canceled, you can choose a more suitable program for your dish load.
- 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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When It’s Better to Replace Than Repair
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Here are a few signs it may be time to shop for a new one:
- ✓Appliance over 8-10 years old
- ✓Repair cost over 50% of replacement
- ✓Multiple recent breakdowns
- ✓Major component failure
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