why does my dishwasher stop while it is filling?
when a dishwasher starts taking in water and then stops before washing, check the accessible water supply first. the symptom alone does not establish a failed flow meter.
note whether water never enters, enters then stops, or remains from the previous wash. these observations help the technician separate a supply problem from a sensing or other appliance fault. check an accessible tap and already-visible hose without pulling the dishwasher out or opening side panels.
the linked guides cover assessment of a flow-sensing board and a small cased sensor assembly. these are different repair choices, not interchangeable kits. a bare board relies on the existing sensor case and inlet chamber being sound; the cased sensor is not the large inlet chamber. a repairer must confirm the fault and exact appliance revision before choosing either. no particular fault code is implied by this general filling symptom.
first checks
- check the visible supply
check that the accessible water tap is open and look for a visible hose kink without moving the appliance.
- record the stopping point
write down whether water entered, whether old water remained and any displayed code. give the full model and revision to the technician.
solutions
- how to check a dishwasher flow-meter board faultrecord when filling stops and have the sensor diagnosed before buying a board. a bare board cannot repair a damaged case or inlet chamber.
- how to identify a cased dishwasher flow sensora small sensor board supplied with its case is different from a bare board or the large inlet chamber. have the filling fault checked before choosing it.
diy warning
working on appliances can involve mains electricity, water and moving parts. always disconnect power and water before you start. in Australia, gas work must be done by a licensed gasfitter, and fixed (hard-wired) electrical work by a licensed electrician. everything on this site is guidance only, and any repair you carry out is at your own risk. we are not responsible for any damage or injury caused by attempting a repair. if you are not confident, please use a qualified technician.
