Whirlpool Dishwasher (service chart) Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

Every Whirlpool dishwasher (service chart) error code in the Whirlpool dishwasher error-code chart, as published by Sears PartsDirect, with its meaning. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: Whirlpool: 1-866-698-2538.

Codes by system

All Whirlpool dishwasher (service chart) error codes

Codes marked "Reset only" or "Service" have no separate page because the manufacturer publishes no owner fix beyond a reset or a service call.

Code	Meaning	System	Owner action
Clean light Blinks 7 times	Heater circuit failure. Control didn't detect the expected rise in water temperature when the heating element was energized to heat water during the cycle.	Heating	Service
Console light Blinks rapidly	The control detects a stuck button on the control panel. A failed control panel or a malfunctioning electronic control board can cause this code.	Control / electronics	Service
Start/Resume light Blinks slowly	If the dishwasher door is opened or power is interrupted during the cycle, the dishwasher won't start again until the door is detected as closed and the Start/Resume button is pressed. A failure in the Start/Resume button also can cause this problem.	Door / lock	Reset only
Clean light stays on	The dishwasher won't start a new cycle unless it detects that the door opened after the previous cycle.	Door / lock	Reset only
Control lock LED is on but not accepting key presses	Accidentally turned on or control detected keypad problem.	Control / electronics	Reset only
Sanitized LED Blinks at end of cycle	Control could not confirm Sanitation water temperature was achieved,. The heating element must stay on for 10 minutes when heating water for the sanitation cycle and water temperature must reach 150 degrees.	Heating	Reset only

Symptoms

Sources

Sears PartsDirect: Whirlpool dishwasher error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Whirlpool.