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Whirlpool Dishwasher All cycle and option lights flashing Error Code
Cycle paused (door opened). Here is what it means and how to clear it, easiest fix first.
On select models, all the cycle and option lights flash when the door is opened mid-cycle, to show the cycle is paused. It can also mean the door didn't latch fully after you closed it.
Select models only. A Clean light flashing in a repeating two-part pattern is an error code instead; see the F-codes on this page.
How to fix Whirlpool All cycle and option lights flashing
Close the door firmly
Push the door shut until it latches. After a short delay the lights stop flashing and the cycle picks up where it left off.
Reset the control
Unplug the dishwasher for 30 seconds, then plug it back in. If it is hard-wired, switch off its breaker at the electrical panel for 30 seconds instead, then switch it back on and try a cycle.
When to call a technician
If the lights keep flashing with the door latched, the door latch or control may be faulty; schedule service.
Parts that commonly cause All cycle and option lights flashing
- door latch assembly
Order parts by your exact model number so they fit.
Other Whirlpool dishwasher codes
- F9E1Long drain (slow or no drain)
- F9E2Drain motor error
- F8E1 / H2ONo water detected
- F8E2Fill valve electrical error
- F8E4Water in the drip tray
- F8E5Fill valve stuck open
- F6E3Too many suds
- F6E4Water float switch fault
- F7E2Wash motor error
- F4E2 / F4E3Heating error
- F3E2Temperature or soil sensor fault
- F6E1Control panel or main control error
- F1E1Control board fault
- F1E2 / F2E2Control communication error
- F2E1Stuck button or console error
- FAE4 / F10E4Diverter valve error
- FAE5 / F10E5Diverter leak
- Sanitize light flashingLoad was not sanitized
- Control lock light blinks 3 timesControls are locked
Frequently asked questions
What does All cycle and option lights flashing mean on a Whirlpool dishwasher?
On select models, all the cycle and option lights flash when the door is opened mid-cycle, to show the cycle is paused. It can also mean the door didn't latch fully after you closed it.
Can I fix Whirlpool All cycle and option lights flashing myself?
Usually, yes. Most All cycle and option lights flashing problems clear with simple checks you can do at home. Start with the first step above: close the door firmly.
What if All cycle and option lights flashing keeps coming back?
A code that returns after a reset and the checks above usually means a part is wearing out. Note when All cycle and option lights flashing appears (which cycle, how often) and have your model number ready; it helps a technician bring the right part on the first visit.
Last reviewed 2026-10-19. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.