Whirlpool dishwashers have established their reputation as the most functional ovens since there is a plethora of features available. Similarly, Whirlpool has various models of dishwashers to meet the different needs of the customers. However, the users have had issues with the Whirlpool Gold dishwasher clean light blinking. If your dishwasher has a blinking clean light, there are various solutions that you can try.
How to Fix Whirlpool Gold Dishwasher Clean Light Blinking?
1. Heating Element
First of all, when the dishwasher starts blinking in the clean light, your first idea should be to check the heating element. That’s because the heating element can break down and don’t power through. For this reason, you must check the continuity of the heating element. Keep in mind that the continuity levels should show a low ohms count, and if they don’t show up, you have got your culprit, and immediate replacement will surely help fix the issue.
2. Voltage Issues
There are times when the entire heating element is not at fault. That’s because there have been cases where a loose wire with the heating element led to the blinking issue. In addition to the loose wire, a faulty heater relay on the dishwasher’s control board could be another issue. So, if there is a wiring issue, you can simply switch off the dishwasher and tighten up the wire. On the other hand, if the issue is with the relay, you need to replace the entire control board.
3. Water Level
If the two above-mentioned points didn’t work and the clean light is still blinking, there are chances that the water level is not sufficient enough. There needs to be enough water in the unit to make sure it works properly. However, if the water is not at a sufficient level, you need to check out the water inlet valve because it could be bad or clogged. So, locate the water inlet valve, clean it, and make sure it’s filling up the water at full pressure. If you are unable to clean the valve, you might need to replace the entire inlet valve. To illustrate, the water level should be at least at a depth of one finger. So, fix the water inlet valve to fill up the unit with water, and see if that resolves the issue.
4. Unable To Circulate Water
If the Whirlpool gold dishwasher already has enough water level, but the pump is unable to circulate water all over the heating element (yes, it can cause that blinking issue). We suggest that you check out the motor pump assembly because it could be bad or faulty. For checking and verifying the issue, you can place some glass or dish on the upper rack and start the dishwasher for one to two minutes. If the dish is filled less than half, the motor pump isn’t working normally, and the functionality isn’t optimum. So, to fix this issue, you must get the assembly replaced by a professional technician.
5. Reset
The last step is resetting the dishwasher. The reset is as simple as switching off the dishwasher by unplugging the power cord for a few minutes. After a few minutes, switch on the dishwasher, and it might optimize the functionality of your dishwasher.