Samsung dishwasher does not start or fill with water

When a cycle is started, the dishwasher will first attempt to drain excess water left over from previous cycles. This will cause the dishwasher to sound like it is working, although no water is actually filling the unit yet. This is normal. After the unit runs a drain cycle (approximately 35 seconds), it will then proceed with the selected wash cycle.

The dishwasher will not start if it does not detect that the door is closed. If it's not closing, see our article for dishwasher door does not close.

If the buttons are not responding, there's a good chance Child Lock is turned on. Child Lock is typically represented by a padlock icon, and can be toggled by pressing and holding the designated button for 3 seconds. The button is usually Heated Dry, Sanitize, or Child Lock. When Child Lock is turned on, the padlock icon or the associated button will be lit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are trying to wash dishes right away, you'll want to make sure Delay Start isn't selected. When this is enabled, the dishwasher will wait until the set time has passed before it starts a cycle.

On some models, blinking lights indicate an error code. The dishwasher may be indicating it cannot start because of an error. See either the blinking lights or error code guide for correct troubleshooting steps.

When Start is held for more than 3 seconds on a dishwasher, the cycle is cancelled and the dishwasher drains. If this happens, a blinking 1 will be on the display. If you see this, press Start to resume the cycle.

Go to the circuit breaker in your home, and turn off the circuit your dishwasher is on. After 30 seconds, restore power, and then try to run another cycle.

If the dishwasher still does not start, visit our Support Center to request service.