Kenmore dishwasher won't stop

[JIMBOBOLTH]

Hello,

I have a Kenmore 16514200 dishwasher. It seems like it goes in an endless loop of wash/clean cycle.

Simple question - Any idea how long this should take?

More complex question - If it is not my impatience, and is any actual problem, any ideas?

Thanks

Jim

[Dan O.]

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Kenmore 16514200 dishwasher

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It seems like it goes in an endless loop of wash/clean cycle.

Some models may have a 'soil sensor' which adds extra wash/drain cycle(s) if it determines the wash water is still soiled (ie. indicating the dishes aren't clean). That could be caused by the machine not draining properly or a problem with that sensor.

Also, most electronically controlled models monitor the water temperature and can extend a wash cycle to heat the water if it should get too cool during a wash... depending on the wash cycle selected. That could be due to too cool of wash water entering the machine during a fill. (Do you run a nearby tap until hot before starting the dishwasher?) Low water temperature might also be caused by a defective heating element, failed temperature sensor or defective electronic control (if used on whatever dishwasher model you have).

Someone will likely need to determine if extra wash/drain cycle(s) are indeed being added or just the wash time is being extended in an attempt to heat the water according to the wash setting selected.

JMO

Dan O.
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