Abstract: A sequence switch unit for use in a dishwasher eliminates a need for a separate timer and relay for each dishwasher component during the washing portion of the cycle. In one embodiment, the sequence switch unit includes a switch disk having a plurality of contact blade tracks, a lower control track, an upper control track, and a ramp connecting the lower control track and the upper control track. The sequence switch unit includes a blade unit including a plurality of contact blade assemblies. Each of the contact blade assemblies has an elongate fixed blade having a fixed contact and an elongate movable blade having a movable contact. The contact blade assemblies are normally in a closed condition. The movable blades are movable so that the contact blade assemblies can be positioned in an open condition. A switch lift lever is secured to and rotatable with the switch disk, and the switch lever extends between the fixed blade and the movable blade of each contact blade assembly.