What Does Monogram Dishwasher Start Light Flashing Mean?
A flashing Start light on a Monogram dishwasher indicates that the dishwasher door was opened during an active wash cycle or the cycle was otherwise interrupted. When the control board loses the door-locked signal during an active cycle, it pauses the cycle and causes the Start indicator to flash.
This is not a component malfunction — it is a cycle state notification that requires a simple user action to resolve.
Common Causes of Start Light Flashing
- Door opened during wash cycle – Opening the door during any phase of the cycle (wash, rinse, dry) causes the cycle to pause and the Start light to flash.
- Power interruption – A brief power fluctuation or outage during a cycle can cause the control board to lose cycle state.
- Door latch not fully engaged – The control board may interpret an incompletely latched door as a door-open event.
How to Fix the Flashing Start Light
- Press the Start pad once – Press the Start/Resume button once on the control panel.
- Close the door within 4 seconds – Immediately close and fully latch the dishwasher door within 4 seconds of pressing Start.
- The cycle will resume – The dishwasher will resume the interrupted cycle from where it left off.
- If the cycle cannot resume – Select the desired wash cycle and press Start normally to begin a new cycle.
When to Call a Professional
If the Start light flashes immediately when a new cycle begins without the door being opened, or the dishwasher does not resume after pressing Start, there may be a door latch or control board issue. Contact our Monogram dishwasher repair team at 844-752-7887 for professional diagnosis using factory-certified Monogram parts.