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Kenmore Dishwasher Error Codes
81 error codes for Kenmore dishwasher models. Each links to the full diagnostic procedure from the service manual.
CodeDescription
1-1Control detected K400 pilot relay stuck closed.1-2Damaged or corrupted memory on control board; incompatible software components…10-1Dispenser electrical problem10-2Vent wax motor electrical problem10-3Drying fan error2-1Control detected stuck key(s) in keypad or keypad connection.2-2User interface cannot communicate with main control; loose user interface…3-1Open connection or component in temperature sensing circuit; open or faulty…3-2Shorted connection or component in Temperature Sensing Circuit; incoming water…3-3OWI (Optical Water Indicator) failed calibration.4-1Control cannot determine diverter position.4-4Wash motor failure due to loose connection in wash motor circuit, open wash…4-5Control detected diverter disk in sump is missing.5-1Door was not latched within 3 seconds of pressing Start/Resume key; door switch…5-2Control suspects door switch is stuck closed; control looks for the door switch…6-1Low or no water (mechanical problem)6-2Fill valve electrical problem6-3Suds/air in pump6-4Float switch open6-6Cool waterMyPros+ Max
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7-1No heat7-2Heater stuck on8-1Low water / air in pump; no water to dishwasher; loose connection to fill…8-2Cool water; incoming water under 32°C (90°F).8-3Cold water; incoming water under 18°C (65°F).8-4Drain motor electrical problem9-1Diverter can't find position9-2Diverter stuck on9-3Diverter disc missing9-4Lower spray arm errorAELeakage errorCdClose dishwasher door; the status indicator lights will also flash to indicate…CEError code indicating a malfunction in the dishwasher.CLDishwasher door is open and needs to be closed; status indicator lights will…E0No errors stored in the dishwasher control.E1Heating system fault (heater, Hi-Limit, flow switch, NTC, control heater relay).E2NTC (temperature sensor) error.E3Filling errorE4Water switch cannot be positioned.E5Safety float water level reachedE6Auto Sensor fault.EEEEPROM failure detected during test mode.ErError code indicating a malfunction in the dishwasher.F10E1Dispenser electrical problemF10E2Vent wax motor electrical problemF10E3Drying fan errorF1E1Control detected K400 pilot relay stuck closed.F1E2Damaged or corrupted memory on control board; incompatible software components…F2E1Control detected stuck key(s) in keypad or keypad connection.F2E2User interface cannot communicate with main control; loose user interface…F3E1Open connection or component in temperature sensing circuit; open or faulty…F3E2Shorted connection or component in temperature sensing circuit; incoming water…F3E3OWI (Optical Water Indicator) failed calibration.F4E4Wash motor failure due to loose connection in wash motor circuit, open wash…F5E1Door was not latched within 3 seconds of pressing Start/Resume; loose…F5E2Control programmed to not start if it suspects door switch is stuck closed…F6E1Low or no water (mechanical problem)F6E2Fill valve electrical problemF6E3Suds/air in pumpF6E4Float switch openF6E6Incoming water temperature under 18°C/65°F (cool water).F7E1No heatF7E2Heater stuck onF8E1Slow drainF8E4Drain motor electrical problemF9E1Diverter can't find positionF9E2Diverter stuck onF9E3Diverter disc missingF9E4Lower spray arm errorFEExcess errorHdIndicates a water heat delay; the dishwasher is pausing to heat water to the…HEHeater errorHOIndicates a water heat delay; the dishwasher is pausing to heat water to the…IEInlet errorLOIndicates the rinse aid dispenser is low and needs to be refilled.nEVario errorOEDrain errorPFAppears when dishwasher is first installed or when power has been interrupted…tEThermal erroruFError code indicating a malfunction in the dishwasher.UoGeneral malfunction error code displayed when the dishwasher malfunctions or…