Troubleshooting; Flashing Lights; Will Not Start - GE CDT865SxJ0 Series Technical Service Manual

This troubleshooting section is an overview of diagnostic capabilities of the electronic control. The control
features allow retrieval of error codes, operation of loads in service mode and further diagnostics of the
electronic controls are possible with the use of the Service LED on the main control board. Details on
Consumer Error Mode and Service Mode, as well as Service LED are located in the Electronic Controls
section of this service guide.
To view the Service LED, disconnect power, lower the control box bottom cover and reapply power to the
dishwasher when the control is in a safe position.

Flashing Lights

command or that the door is in the open position. If there is a leak fault detected, the dishwasher will not
start until the water is not detected in the
or cause a no-run condition. If board communications are an issue, look for a fault on the main control board
Service LED. All of the above diagnostics are covered in this service guide.

Will Not Start

• Check voltage input to the dishwasher.
• Verify door switch operation, consult Consumer
Error Mode.
• Start pad must be pressed within 4 seconds of
closing the door (safety feature).
• Check main board Service LED (see Main
Control Diagnostics in Electronic Controls).
• Verify that the dishwasher is not in demo mode
(see table in Main Control Diagnostics in the
Electronic Controls section of this guide).
• CSM (Current Sense Module) tripped. Please
refer to On the Main Control Board CSM in the
Electronic Controls section of this guide.

Troubleshooting

Service LED
Symptom: Dishwasher is "dead", no LED
Diagnosis: Attempt placing the dishwasher in
Cure:
Symptom: Start button either does not respond
Diagnosis: The dishwasher may be in demo
Cure:
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operation, no button operation or
beeping occurs.
Consumer Error Mode.
The CSM (Current Sense Module) is
tripped and must be fully diagnosed.
Refer to On the Main Control Board
CSM section of this guide.
or it makes a triple beep sound
every time it's pressed AND all other
buttons respond as normal.
mode.
To exit demo mode, hold "START" and
"HEATED DRY" at the same time for 5
seconds.