I really like puzzles and this was a very good challenge. Figuring out the fault wasn't all that geeky. Figuring out a work around was kind of geeky. Taking great pleasure in using the work around for a long time was totally geeky.
The dishwasher is currently hard wired to the electrical power. That may be how the controller got fried as here in FLA we have a lot of lightning. Once the new controller arrives I will convert everything to a grounded three prong connections and add a surge protector.