Model Number: PLD3460RDC0
Brand: Frigidaire
Age: 1-5 years
I just replaced the heating element because the control panel lights were flashing almost as soon as I started the dishwasher. I tested the resistance first to confirm the heating element was indeed bad.
After replacing the heating element, the dishwasher ran through each cycle then stopped at the dry cycle - same flashing control panel lights. I re-ran using the no heat dry setting to see if that made any difference. It did not. Now I'm simply perplexed because I thought it may be a thermostat issue - which it could be - but, I would think not if it still behaves the same way when entering a no heat dry cycle.
I ran the diagnostic cycle and it threw the error code (flashing lights on panel - no specific code) when it hit step 3 (wash heat). It referenced monitoring the Hall Sensor.
Incidentally, this is the second repair on this dishwasher and it is not too terribly old. I will never buy a Frigidaire appliance - NOT IMPRESSED.