Why does my KDFE304D dishwasher cancel after starting?

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If your KDFE304D dishwasher stops or cancels after starting, several causes are possible depending on when this occurs. The most common causes are accidental door opening, activation of the control lock, or pressing the CANCEL/DRAIN button.

Door opening during the cycle: This is the most common cause. As soon as the door opens, the START/RESUME indicator blinks and the cycle is interrupted. To continue washing, close the door completely, then press the START/RESUME button. The cycle will automatically resume. Important: if the START/RESUME button is located above the door (on its edge), you must close the door firmly within 3 seconds after pressing the button, otherwise the cycle will not start. You will see the START/RESUME light blink and hear a beep if this occurs.

Control Lock activated: If you have held the Control Lock button for 3 seconds, all buttons are disabled except for door opening. The indicator light blinks 3 times to indicate this. To disable the lock, press and hold the Control Lock button again for 3 seconds until the light goes out. Note: you may need to first disable Sleep Mode by pressing START/RESUME or CANCEL, or by opening and closing the door, before you can turn off the Control Lock.

Accidental pressing of CANCEL/DRAIN: If you pressed and held the CANCEL/DRAIN button, the program stops and the dishwasher drains the water. The CANCEL/DRAIN light turns on and goes off after about 2 minutes once the draining cycle is complete. Check that you did not accidentally activate this button.

Complete procedure to restart after interruption: Slightly open the door and wait for the spraying to stop completely before fully opening. Check that the detergent dispenser lid is still closed (if it is open, you will need to reload the detergent before restarting). Press and hold the CANCEL/DRAIN button twice to completely reset the control system. Then select a new program with the desired options, and press START/RESUME. For models with the button on the top of the door, close the door firmly within 3 seconds for the cycle to start correctly.

If after these checks the problem persists, ensure that you are not in Sleep Mode, which can interrupt the startup. Simply open and close the door or press CANCEL to disable it before restarting the cycle.

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