Error code reference

Whirlpool Dishwasher Error Code 4-1

Wash motor no communication: loose connection in Wash Motor Circuit, Motor Communication Circuit and/or open wash motor.

Diagnostic procedure

The full 4-1 procedure

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First diagnostic step
1. Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power. 2. Check all connections in Wash/Rinse Circuit and Motor Communications Circuit with meter. Fix/replace open connection/part.

SourceWhirlpool Dishwasher 665 - Tech Sheet: Circuits & Diagnosticsp. 2

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Where this code is documented

8 manuals in the MyPros+ library document this code for Whirlpool dishwasher.

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