Frigidaire Dishwasher Touchpad Not Working– Here’s What To Do!

Since 1918, Frigidaire’s dishwashers have made your kitchen clean-up easier and more efficient. But even top appliances can have problems, like a faulty Frigidaire Dishwasher touchpad.

Usually, the Frigidaire Dishwasher Touchpad Not Working issue happens when you connect it to a Faulty Power Source, or the connectors are dirty, or it has a blown fuse.

You can easily solve this problem by changing the power source, cleaning the connectors, or replacing the fuse. But if the damage is severe, you need to replace the touchpad. Follow this post for a detailed walkthrough.

Troubleshooting And Fix For Frigidaire Dishwasher Touchpad Not Working

When your Frigidaire Dishwasher Touchpad is not working, you first need to check whether the power source and cable are OK. Then, check the internal wiring, Door Switch, and Touchpad Connectors.

If you can’t find any fault among them, you need to replace the touchpad itself. Here’s the step-by-step guide for each fix:

1. Faulty Power Source

If the power source can’t supply proper voltage to your dishwasher, it can’t execute your command.

So, if you want to fix the touchpad not working problem on the Frigidaire dishwasher, check the power source.

You should use the Klein GFCI Receptacle Tester for this test to get more accurate results. Just connect the device to the power outlet, and you will get the readings in the display.

If there’s an issue with the source, call an electrician; otherwise, jump to the next solution.

2. Defective Wiring

The next thing you need to do is check the internal wiring of your dishwasher. For this, you need to detach the front panel from your washer.

So, if you are uncomfortable with opening up the dishwasher, you should call the mechanic.

However, if you want to do it yourself, you’ll need-

• Torx T20 Screwdriver, 
• a Phillips head screwdriver, and 
• a voltmeter.

After getting the tools, follow the process accordingly:

• Open your Frigidaire dishwasher door.
• Detach the front panel screws with the Torx T20 and Phillips head screwdriver.
• Lock the door and gently pull the door handle down.
• Unscrew the protector panel screw to access the electrical connection.
• Remove the plastic pin and connect the voltmeter with those wires.

Call a professional mechanic if the wires don’t give you a good reading. But if they are ok, jump to the next solution.

3. Dirty Touchpad Connectors

The Frigidaire dishwasher touchpad can also stop working for dirty Connectors. Mainly, the ribbon cable which transfers the information can get dirty from steam that builds up.

And when that happens, your Frigidaire dishwasher touchpad becomes unresponsive. In that case, you have to clean the ribbon cable with a rubber eraser.

Note: The process becomes quite easy if you have a Milwaukee electric screwdriver and a Pentel Clic Eraser.

Here’s the cleaning process:

• Safety: Unplug the Frigidaire dishwasher or turn off the circuit breaker.
• Detach the Door: Use an electric screwdriver to take out the screws on the door’s inside, then gently split the door into two pieces.
• Inspect the Ribbon Cable: Check the flat ribbon cable for rust or dirt.
• Test the Door Switch: Ensure the door switch works properly; it should make a click sound when you press it.
• Remove the Controller: Unscrew the two small screws holding the controller. Carefully disconnect the ribbon cable from it.
• Clean the Ribbon Cable: Use the Pentel Clic Eraser to clean the flat ribbon cable’s contacts. Check for any corrosion near the touchpad and clean it.
• Reassemble: Put the ribbon cable back into the controller and secure it with the screws. 
• Reattach the front panel with screws, and make sure everything is in place.

After completing the steps, Turn the Power Back On and see if your dishwasher’s touchpad is working again.

4. Defective Touch Panel

When your dishwasher’s touchpad still doesn’t work after applying the above fixes, the Touch Panel is unusable. In that case, you need to replace it with ASAP.

To replace the touchpad, you need an adjustable wrench, a number two Phillips head screwdriver, and a new Frigidaire dishwasher touch panel. Here’s the step-by-step walkthrough:

• Remove Screws: Take out eight #2 Phillips screws securing the door liner, front panel, and control panel. Start with the two bottom screws.
• Detach Front Panel: Slide down and remove the front panel.
• Unscrew the Control Panel Screws: Unscrew six #2 Phillips screws from the control panel.
• Pull Control Panel Cover: Detach the control panel cover by removing three screws.
• Disconnect Wires: Disconnect wires from the main control board, including Molex connectors and power wires.
• Release Ribbon Cables: Press and pull blue ribbon cables and lift up another colored one.
• Remove Main Control Board: Take out the main control board by removing six screws. Note: You may not use all screws with the new control panel.
• Transfer Parts: Transfer the gasket, insulation, and components to the new control panel.
• Connect Ribbon Cables: Reattach ribbon cables securely.
• Reconnect Wires: Reconnect wires, following markings on the control board.
• Secure Control Board Cover: Attach the control board cover with screws.
• Attach New Control Panel: Align the new control panel and secure it with the top four screws.
• Install Additional Screws: Use machine thread screws and nuts to secure any open holes left at the bottom. And tighten it with the wrench.
• Reassemble Front Panel: Reattach the front panel, securing it with screws on both sides.

After completing these fixes, the Frigidaire dishwasher touchpad not working problem will go away for good.

FAQs

In this FAQ section, you’ll find a bunch of regular questions people have about Frigidaire dishwashers. These frequently asked questions will give you some insight into the Frigidaire dishwasher.

Conclusion

And there you have it. After using the solutions, the Frigidaire dishwasher touchpad not working issue won’t bother you anymore.

Also, you should always perform a thorough servicing every 6 to 8 months to avoid these kinds of problems appearing in the future. Peace Out!