she44c07uc/22 shows 1 on display and never finishes cycle

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1. amomipais82
   

   Hi,
   The float mechanism can prevent the filling process, if it is stuck in the overfill position. Although this issue has several areas of concern, this will be a good place to start.
   
   To inspect the float assembly, open the dishwasher and remove the bottom rack. Remove the float cover (if any faults exist, it can be identified by the fact that the cover does not move up and down). The cover may snap in place or it may be fastened in place with a s***w.
   
   Lift and drop the float several times. It should move freely. If the float sticks, it may prevent the dishwasher from filling or draining properly. Remove the float and look for obstructions that may interfere with its free movement. The float usually snaps in place. If it does not come off with a small force, it may have to be disconnected from the float switch first.Replace the float and float cover. If you found no obstructions and the problem persists, test the float switch.
   
   Use a multimeter to test for continuity. Set the multimeter to the ohms setting X1. Touch one probe to each terminal. You should get a reading of either zero or infinity. With the probes still in place, depress the button or lever on the switch and the reading should change to the opposite extreme. If the switch fails either test, it should be replaced.
   
   Now, that covers the floater. If the floater is ok, and operational, move on the the water inlet valve assembly. This will be the most common issue, in this case.
   
   First, Make sure you are receiving water at the dishwasher. Check to see if the water shut-off valve (located under the sink) is open. If you are getting water to the dishwasher, but there is still no water inside during the fill cycle, the problem might be with a faulty water valve
   
   
   To access the inlet valve remove the lower panel located beneath the door. The panel is usually held in place with two screws either above or below the panel. It may be necessary to first open the door to the dishwasher to reach the screws over the panel, then close the door to remove the panel. The water inlet valve can be identified by the water hoses connected to it. One hose will lead from the valve to the pump/motor assembly in the center of the dishwasher. Check that the hoses are securely connected to the valve and that there are no kinks in the hoses which could restrict water flow. There are two wires (four, if it has two solenoids) connected to the water inlet valve. Label the wires and connections so that you can properly reconnect them later. The wires are connected with slip on connectors. Firmly pull the connectors off of the terminals (do not pull on the wire itself). You may need to use a pair of needle-nose pliers to remove the connectors. Inspect the connectors and the terminals for corrosion. If either is corroded they should be cleaned or replaced. Use a continuity tester or multimeter to test for continuity. Set the multimeter to the ohms setting X1. Touch one probe to each terminal. A reading of infinity indicates a bad solenoid that must be replaced. Different brands and models will have various measurements, but the valve should show some resistance if it is functioning properly. If your valve has two solenoids, test the second one in the same way as the first.
   
   Replace the valve if it fails the test.

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2. Guest6604
   

   More than likely, the control unit in the door is bad and is not allowing the water to reach the proper temperature to end the cycle.  Its a pain to get to but you can change the part fairly easily when you get it out.  Many sites recommend soldering the bad connection on the board but that only worked 3 days for me.  You can readily see the burned connection when you open the control box.

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