Kitchen

[cookinfreak]

I started my dishwasher last night and took my dog for a walk. When I got back I noticed that the dw wasn't running. Thought maybe I forgot to start it. Started it again. Went back in the kitchen about 1/2 hour later and the same thing. It starts up just fine but must only run for 5 min or so and then stops. Any ideas what might be wrong?

TIA

cookin

[pegomyheart]

It could be so many things.. Maybe a loose wire?   Try another wash cycle maybe.  If it happens again, time to call the repairman, Honey.

[chrystaltree]

I think a repairman would know.  Could fix it too.

[theBabe]

If it's one of the newer ones without the latch that swings across, it could be just that the door has opened a little bit. My Bosch does this. Just push the door in again.

[ItsME]

I had that that happen in December .. on a dishwasher that was less than 2 years old, but had been used maybe 10 - 15 times.  It would run for three minutes and stop.  FIrst service call, it was misdiagnosed and not fixed.  Second call, one of two possible problems was diagnosed.... faulty wire or circuit/switch (I don't remember exactly what it was).  Parts had to be ordered.  Third service call they replaced a wire.  Fourth service call they replaced the circuit or switch.  It works!  And, Bosch stood by their product and didn't charge for the repair.

[novamc1]

I had the same problem when I moved into a newly built home about 18 months ago.

The GE Profile washer would start but then cut off  and beep beep beep to let me know it had a problem.

Repairman found that a piece of the the plastic  lock mechanism was broken, so the door would pop open once the water pressure  pushed the door open.

Had to endure a long wait for him to return after ordering the replacement part, but got through the wait by using a piece of packing tape to secure the washer door to the countertop and using the washer as normal.

I guess my fix might be called an idiot's anwer to appliance problems, but it worked, and I didn't have to wash my dishes by hand.  Three cheers for tough, secure packing tape.

[Pooky1]

smart thinking novamc. i would have done that to.

[x Hedge]

There are often built-in safety devices that can shut down an appliance when triggered.

It may be shutting down because a sensor is being activated to prevent a flood, or some other costly mess.

Check your owners manual for 'troubleshooting'.  

[deeva]

I had the same problem with my Jenn Air dishwasher. Had to replace the circuit board. Thankfully, it was still under warranty.

[Pooky1]

i had circiut board changed allso and i had bought service contract. the one call was more than what i paid for contract. that control board would have cost us over 300 bucks. plus all the other things that needed to be replaced like the motor.