Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeConsole light blinks rapidly
ApplianceDishwasher
Reading the flashing
Rapid flashing of the console light on a Kenmore or Kenmore Elite 665 dishwasher is a pattern rather than a display code. The control has sensed a button that seems to be pressed in.
Causes and outcome
Suspects: either the control panel has failed or the main control board is bad.
Button checks: a technician runs them with a volt/ohm meter.
Usual ending: a replacement control panel.
Something to jot down first
Try each key on the panel one at a time and write down any that stays down or does not answer. Whoever visits the dishwasher can use that.
The detergent dispenser cover has its own message, Cup Open.
Console repair for Kenmore dishwashers in San Francisco
A technician visit is the next step in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Call (415) 825-6393, or read about Kenmore dishwasher repair. Bring the model number and a description of how each button behaved.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so Console light blinks rapidly may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
A rapidly blinking console light means the control detects a stuck button.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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