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Monogram ZDT/ZDP Dishwasher Code Flashing Status Light: Door or Cycle Interrupted

On Monogram ZDT and ZDP dishwashers with touch controls, such as the ZDT985SPNSS and ZDT800SPFSS, the START status light is the only indicator that reports a problem during a cycle. When it flashes, the door was…

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Code
Flashing Status Light
Appliance
Dishwasher
Brand
Monogram
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What Flashing Status Light means

On Monogram ZDT and ZDP dishwashers with touch controls, such as the ZDT985SPNSS and ZDT800SPFSS, the START status light is the only indicator that reports a problem during a cycle. When it flashes, the door was opened or the cycle was interrupted before it finished. The dishwasher is not showing a numbered code here. You will see the light blinking on the panel, and the wash will not carry on until you restart it.

Common causes of Flashing Status Light

  • Door opened mid-cycle by someone loading or checking dishes
  • Door not fully latched after closing
  • Cycle interrupted and left waiting for a restart
  • Door latch or switch not registering a closed door
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Close the door firmly until it latches. 2. Press START once, then close the door within 4 seconds so the cycle resumes. 3. Press START a second time only if you want to cancel the running cycle. 4. If the light keeps flashing with the door fully closed, note when it starts and call us.

! Why to stop there
  • The light cannot tell us whether the door was really opened or the latch is not sensing it, so we test the latch switch signal.
  • If the cycle stops by itself with the door shut, we check the door seal and strike alignment.
  • We give a written price before any repair work.
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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Flashing Status LightFlashing Status Light questions
Is a flashing START light an error code?

No. On these touch-control Monogram dishwashers it simply means the door was opened or the cycle was interrupted. It is a reminder to restart, not a numbered code.

How do I restart the cycle?

Press START once and close the door within 4 seconds. Pressing START a second time while running cancels the cycle, so do that only if you mean to stop.

When should I call you?

Call if the light flashes again with the door closed and nobody has touched it. We check the latch and door switch, and our repairs carry a 30-day workmanship warranty.

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