Kenmore Dishwasher Error CONTROL-LOCK-LED-ON-NOT-ACCEPTING-KEYS

How to Fix Control Lock LED On (not accepting keys) Error Press and hold the 'Heated Dry' button for 5 seconds to disable Control Lock.If no Heated Dry button exists, try holding 'Lock' or padlock icon button for 3-5 seconds.If unresponsive, unplug the dishwasher for 1 minute to reset the control panel.

What to Check Next on This Kenmore Dishwasher Kenmore Dishwasher Error Control Lock LED On (not accepting keys): Use the code or symptom as the starting clue, then confirm what the dishwasher actually does before ordering parts. Turn power off before opening panels, reaching into the sump, or checking the valve, pump, heater, latch, sensor, or control wiring. Clean the filter and sump, check spray-arm movement, verify water supply, and inspect the drain hose and sink connection first. Confirm whether the fault appears during fill, wash, drain, heat/dry, latch, leak detection, or control-panel response. Run a short test cycle after cleaning and watch the exact stage where the symptom returns. Replace a part only after the same fault repeats and the complete Kenmore dishwasher model number confirms the right component. If the issue returns after these checks, match replacement parts to the complete Kenmore dishwasher model number from the appliance tag. Kenmore models can be built by different manufacturers, so fit depends on the full model number. Recommended Parts to Check No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Kenmore dishwasher part can vary by complete model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims. Kenmore dishwasher drain pump Common replacement category: Drain pump Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Kenmore dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for drain and standing-water symptoms after filter, sump, and hose checks. Search Amazon for Kenmore dishwasher drain pump Kenmore dishwasher water inlet valve Common replacement category: Water inlet valve Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Kenmore dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for fill faults after supply, float, and inlet screen checks. Search Amazon for Kenmore dishwasher water inlet valve Kenmore dishwasher circulation pump Common replacement category: Circulation pump / wash motor Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Kenmore dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for weak wash or spray-arm symptoms after filter and spray-arm checks. Search Amazon for Kenmore dishwasher circulation pump Before ordering: match the part to the complete Kenmore dishwasher model number on the appliance tag.