Troubleshooting lock mode when you press one of the control buttons while the dishwasher is in lock mode the button should flash only four times.
Locked dishwasher door.
Holding the heated dry key would only lock or unlock the controls.
The control lock function on a whirlpool dishwasher is a child safety feature.
If out of alignemnt the dishwasher door latch cannot connect to it and the door will not close.
It is about 10 years old high end model with a bull nose front to cover the catch handle.
3 dishwasher door strike plate the dishwasher strike plate is located on the dishwasher frame.
First check your dishwasher door and door gasket.
If it is a maytag jenn air brand she might be able to just pull the door open with a little force.
Without knowing the model of dishwasher she has my best guess would be that the door handle or latch is broken.
Kitchenaid dishwasher door is locked.
To unlock the dishwasher control panel press and hold the no heat dry button for 4 deliberate seconds and the lock on light should turn off.
The control panel is above or on the upper edge of the dishwasher door.
The reason this happens is because the plastic on the latch starts to warp over time and then instead of flicking backwards when you open the door it will flip forward and over extend past the locking position since there is no latch striker to stop it.
The latch can 39 t be reset if it went into the door lock position when the door was open.
The latch serves two purposes.
Even though none of the controls works in lock mode you can still open the dishwasher door.
The handle to open the door has somehow broken and it does not seem possible to open the door.
This is the part that the dishwasher door lock latch hooks into when the door is closed.
Use the control lock 4 hour delay or whatever button you used to disengage the lock.
Lock the dishwasher by pressing the control button for 3 seconds.
Try cleaning your door gasket with a.
The first is to pull the door tight and keep it closed to prevent water leaks.
Here is a link for the owner s manual on this dishwasher in case you need it.
Has anyone run into this or have any thoughts on how to least destructively get this thing.
The available buttons differ from model to.
Actually most dishwashers do not have the ability to lock the door.
The second is to activate the safety switch.
Look for any cracks damage or large debris that could be preventing the door from sealing completely.
Check to be sure that the strike plate is properly aligned.
The control should then work normally.
