Dishwasher Not Starting and Mystery Part found in Drain

Hey all -

Bit of mystery here. My Frigidaire Dishwasher isn't starting. I noticed that the drain wasn't draining so I disassembled drainage and found some utensils and a mystery part.

When I press the start button nothing happens, but the lights for choosing the type of wash work so I don't think it's the electronics.

Here's the mystery part.

Anyone know where this part goes and if it's a clue to why my dishwasher isn't starting?

Posted Sep 13, 2019, 7:45 PM UTC

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cookieraid•

That looks like some sort of door switch. If you're saying it's not starting I'm guessing the machine is not sensing the door is closed and refuses to start it.

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What's the model of your dishwasher? Usually you can order these parts from Amazon and replace them yourself

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MaGoGoOP•

I can’t find the model number on the thing. I even pulled it out and looked at the back. It’s not old, only a couple years.

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