Flashing Status Lights on a Frigidaire Dishwasher: Shorted Keypad
On Frigidaire electronic dishwashers without a numeric display, a shorted keypad makes the dishwasher drain and flash its status lights. The control has sensed that a keypad pad is stuck or shorted and treats it as…
- Code
- Flashing lights: shorted keypad
- Appliance
- Dishwasher
- Brand
- Frigidaire
- Warranty
- 30-day workmanship
What Flashing lights: shorted keypad means
On Frigidaire electronic dishwashers without a numeric display, a shorted keypad makes the dishwasher drain and flash its status lights. The control has sensed that a keypad pad is stuck or shorted and treats it as a problem. The dishwasher may drain and then stop. Moisture or wear on the membrane keypad can cause this, and turning the power off may clear it if the cause was a temporary short.
Common causes of Flashing lights: shorted keypad
- A shorted or stuck pad on the keypad
- Moisture on or under the keypad
- The wiring from the keypad to the control
1. Make sure the door is closed and nothing is pressing the keypad. 2. Wipe the keypad dry. 3. Turn off the power to the dishwasher for 5 minutes, then turn it back on. 4. If the lights keep flashing, schedule service; the keypad may need replacing.
- If the lights return after a power cycle, the keypad is the likely cause and we confirm that by testing before ordering one.
- We also check the connection from the keypad to the control.
- You get the written price first.
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What does a shorted keypad mean?
It means the control senses a pad that is stuck or shorted. The dishwasher drains and flashes its lights to tell you. A damp or worn keypad is the usual cause.
Will turning the power off fix it?
It may, if the short was caused by moisture that has dried. Leave the power off for 5 minutes and turn it back on. If the lights flash again, the keypad likely needs replacing.
Is the keypad expensive to replace?
The cost depends on the model. We confirm the keypad is the cause, give you the price in writing before any work, and tell you if the dishwasher's age makes replacement a better choice.
Still seeing Flashing lights: shorted keypad?
A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.