Whirlpool Dishwasher: not starting

Based on 2 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not starting: Replaced bad control board (100% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Faulty control board (1 mentions)
  • Faulty user interface panel (1 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Replaced bad control board

    Success rate: 50.0% DIY: Yes Medium

  2. Replaced user interface panel

    Success rate: 50.0% DIY: Yes Medium

Can I Fix This Myself?

100% DIY Success Rate

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Analysis based on 2 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:

  1. Whirlpool Dishwasher wdta50sakz0 throwing codes: F6 E1
  2. Whirlpool WDT710PAHZ1 Dishwasher Won't Start, "WASH" or "DRA...

Community Discussions

Dishwasher won't start, display shows flashing time and solid 'DRAIN'

Replaced bad control board; WD-40 temporarily revived the dishwasher

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flashing F6 E1, does nothing, no water in the bottom

User interface panel was replaced, fixing the issue.

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Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair

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