How to Unlock a Kitchenaid Dishwasher

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Find the control lock button on the dishwasher's keypad.. Hold the lock button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel.. Lock the dishwasher by pressing the control button for 3 seconds.

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1

Find the control lock button on the dishwasher's keypad.

Step 1

Find the control lock button on the dishwasher's keypad.

2

Hold the lock button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel.

Step 2

Hold the lock button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel.

3

Lock the dishwasher by pressing the control button for 3 seconds.

Step 3

Lock the dishwasher by pressing the control button for 3 seconds.

4

Locate the wash and dry buttons on the control panel.

Step 4

Locate the wash and dry buttons on the control panel.

5

Alternate pressing the wash and dry buttons 5 times.

Step 5

Alternate pressing the wash and dry buttons 5 times.

6

Let the dishwasher run once you hear it activate.

Step 6

Let the dishwasher run once you hear it activate.

7

Unplug the dishwasher for 1 minute if you still can't unlock it.

Step 7

Unplug the dishwasher for 1 minute if you still can't unlock it.

8

Locate the cap next to the detergent tray inside the front door.

Step 8

Locate the cap next to the detergent tray inside the front door.

9

Rotate the cap counterclockwise if the rinse aid chamber locks.

Step 9

Rotate the cap counterclockwise if the rinse aid chamber locks.

10

Pull the lid out by hand if it doesn't have a clear locking mechanism.

Step 10

Pull the lid out by hand if it doesn't have a clear locking mechanism.

11

Replace the cap and turn it clockwise to lock it again.

Step 11

Replace the cap and turn it clockwise to lock it again.

12

Open the door to find the filter on the dishwasher's floor.

Step 12

Open the door to find the filter on the dishwasher's floor.

13

Turn the upper filter counterclockwise to unlock it.

Step 13

Turn the upper filter counterclockwise to unlock it.

14

Pull the lower part out of the dishwasher to remove it.

Step 14

Pull the lower part out of the dishwasher to remove it.

15

Return the lower filter to the dishwasher after you have washed it.

Step 15

Return the lower filter to the dishwasher after you have washed it.

16

Place the upper filter inside the lower one and turn it clockwise.

Step 16

Place the upper filter inside the lower one and turn it clockwise.

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