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Samsung Dishwasher Delicate and Quick Lights Blinking: Door not Closed

On Samsung dishwashers without a digital display, Delicate and Quick blinking together means the door-closed sensor does not detect that the door is shut. The light names can differ by model. Because the dishwasher will not…

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Code
Blinking: Delicate + Quick
Appliance
Dishwasher
Brand
Samsung
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What Blinking: Delicate + Quick means

On Samsung dishwashers without a digital display, Delicate and Quick blinking together means the door-closed sensor does not detect that the door is shut. The light names can differ by model. Because the dishwasher will not run unless it senses a closed door, the cycle will not start or it stops soon after. It is often a matter of the door not latching fully, though the sensor itself can also be the cause.

Common causes of Blinking: Delicate + Quick

  • Door not latching all the way
  • Something in the door seal or latch gap
  • Door-closed sensing not registering
  • Latch worn or misaligned
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Open the door and check that nothing is stuck at the latch or seal. 2. Make sure no dish or rack is sticking out. 3. Close the door firmly until it latches. 4. Start a short cycle. 5. If the lights keep blinking, call us.

! Why to stop there
  • A firm close does not prove the latch and the sensing agree that the door is shut.
  • We test the latch and the closed-door reading together.
  • A written quote is given before work begins, and 30 days of workmanship coverage applies.
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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Blinking: Delicate + QuickBlinking: Delicate + Quick questions
Why will the dishwasher not start with the lights blinking?

It will not run unless it senses the door closed, for safety. A misaligned latch or a sticking sensor can look like an open door.

Can a rack cause this?

Yes, a rack or dish sticking out can stop the door from latching. Check that before calling. Look at the lower rack especially, as it sits close to the door.

Is it safe to hold the door shut?

No. We would rather look at the latch than have you force it. Forcing a latch can bend it and make the problem worse than it was.

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