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Error Code: P1 Difficulty: Easy
Problem: The appliance is in program selection mode.
How to Fix P1 Error (Step-by-Step)
- Observe the ‘P1’ (or P2, P3, etc.) on the display. This indicates the dishwasher is in program selection mode.
- This is not an error, but the standard display when the machine is waiting for you to choose a wash cycle.
- Use the program selection button on your control panel to cycle through the available wash programs (e.g., Heavy, Normal, Quick).
- Once you have selected the desired program, you may also select any additional options like ‘TimeSaver’ or ‘Sanitize’.
- Close the door and press the ‘Start’ button to begin the selected wash cycle.
- 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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