JSROCK - Per your tip below I reset my Kenmore 15879 dishwasher ... then I got 3 more cycles before I had to reset it, then 2 more cycles and a reset, and now I can't get it to complete a cycle ....
Is it a circuit board or what? The clean light Blinks 7 times, pauses and starts blinking again. Any ideas?
The blinking "clean light" is a common problem with some of the Kenmore and Whirlpool models dishwashers. The problem is usually attributed to water supply temperatures being too low when filling. Apparently, there are some issues with the temperature sensing circuits in some dishwashers that causes an error code to be generated if a certain water temperature is not achieved in a specified time interval (this time may differ between models). There is a reset sequence that you can try to clear the fault. Push the NORMAL WASH then HEATED DRY buttons in that sequence two to three times. The unit will enter diagnostics mode, but can be stopped by pressing the CANCEL button. This will clear any existing faults and should return the dishwasher to normal operation.
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