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What this code means
Drain motor electrical problem - loose connection in Drain Motor Circuit and/or open drain motor winding, open fuse on control to drain motor, or faulty drain motor drive circuit on control.
First step from the service manual
Check operation of drain motor during diagnostics. Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power. Check resistances of Drain Motor Winding and all connections in the drain circuit.
Next steps: diagnose the root cause
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Verify the error code is active
Power cycle the unit and see if the code returns. If it does, the fault is persistent and requires diagnosis.
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Get the full diagnostic procedure
Get step-by-step guidance, test values, and wiring diagrams from the OEM service manual.
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