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Error Code: Dishwasher Difficulty: Hard
Problem: Wash motor failure; seized bearings, winding fault, or hall sensor malfunction
How to Fix Dishwasher Error
- Unplug dishwasher and remove lower access panel.
- Manually rotate wash impeller from underneath (accessible through pump housing). Should turn smoothly with no grinding.
- Disconnect motor wiring harness from main board. Label all connections.
- Test motor windings resistance between terminals per service manual (typically balanced 3-8Ω readings).
- Test hall sensor resistance within motor assembly (refer to wiring diagram; typically
- 5-
- 5kΩ).
- Inspect motor area for foreign objects jamming impeller. Remove obstructions carefully.
- If motor binds mechanically or electrical tests fail: replace entire wash motor assembly using OEM part DD31-00008A.
- Remove mounting bolts, extract old motor, clean mounting surface thoroughly.
- Install new motor assembly. Torque mounting bolts to 18 in-lbs in crisscross pattern.
- Reconnect wiring harness. Restore power. Run motor diagnostic test to verify smooth operation and correct rotation direction.
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If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
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