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Kenmore Dishwasher Error Codes
81 error codes documented with diagnostic procedures.
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1-1Control detected K400 pilot relay stuck closed.1-2Damaged or corrupted memory on control board; incompatible software components inside…10-1Dispenser electrical problem; loose connection in dispenser circuit and/or open dispenser…10-2Vent wax motor electrical problem; loose connection in vent circuit and/or open vent wax…10-3Drying fan error; loose connection in fan circuit and/or open fan motor; faulty fan drive…2-1Control detected stuck key(s) in keypad or keypad connection.2-2User interface cannot communicate with main control; loose user interface connection or…3-1Open connection or component in temperature sensing circuit; open or faulty temperature…3-2Shorted connection or component in Temperature Sensing Circuit; incoming water…3-3OWI failure; failed calibration.4-1Control cannot determine diverter position.4-4Wash motor failure; loose connection in wash motor circuit and/or open wash motor; motor…4-5Control detected diverter disk in sump is missing.5-1Door was not latched within 3 seconds of pressing Start/Resume key; door switch not…5-2Control suspects door switch is stuck closed; control looks for the door switch to open…6-1Low/no water (mechanical problem); no water to dishwasher, bowls capturing wash water…6-2Fill valve electrical problem; loose connection in fill valve circuit and/or open fill…6-3Suds/air in pump; too many suds, bowls capturing wash water, water leaking, diverter disk…6-4Float switch open; overfill switch stuck in open position and/or dishwasher not level…6-6Cool water; incoming water temperature under 18°C/65°F.7-1No heat; control programmed to disable heater if it detects a water heating problem…7-2Heater stuck on; faulty heater drive circuit on the control.8-1Low water / air in pump; no water to dishwasher; loose connection to fill valve; overfill…8-2Cool water; incoming water under 32°C (90°F).8-3Cold water; incoming water under 18°C (65°F).8-4Drain motor electrical problem; loose connection in drain motor circuit and/or open drain…9-1Diverter can't find position; corroded or loose connection in diverter sensor/motor…9-2Diverter stuck on; faulty diverter drive circuit on the control.9-3Control detected diverter disk in sump is missing.9-4Lower spray arm error; mechanical binding or blocking of spray arm; corroded or loose…AELeakage errorCdClose dishwasher door; the status indicator lights will also flash to indicate current…CEError code indicating a malfunction in the dishwasher.CLDishwasher door is open and needs to be closed; status indicator lights will also flash…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 problem; loose connection in dispenser circuit and/or open dispenser…F10E2Vent wax motor electrical problem; loose connection in vent circuit and/or open vent wax…F10E3Drying fan error; loose connection in fan circuit and/or open fan motor (on models with…F1E1Control detected K400 pilot relay stuck closed.F1E2Damaged or corrupted memory on control board; incompatible software components inside…F2E1Control detected stuck key(s) in keypad or keypad connection.F2E2User interface cannot communicate with main control; loose user interface connection.F3E1Open connection or component in temperature sensing circuit; open or faulty temperature…F3E2Shorted connection or component in temperature sensing circuit; incoming water…F3E3OWI failed calibration.F4E4Loose connection in wash motor circuit and/or open wash motor; motor fuse on control…F5E1Door was not latched within 3 seconds of pressing Start/Resume; loose connection in door…F5E2Control suspects door switch is stuck closed; control looks for door switch to open…F6E1Low or no water to dishwasher (mechanical problem); multiple potential causes including…F6E2Fill valve electrical problem; loose connection in fill valve circuit and/or open fill…F6E3Suds or air in pump; too many suds, captured wash water, water leaking, or diverter disk…F6E4Overfill (float) switch stuck in open position and/or dishwasher not level; drain hose…F6E6Incoming water temperature under 18°C/65°F.F7E1No heat; control disabled heater due to detected water heating problem; open heater or…F7E2Heater stuck on; faulty heater drive circuit on the control.F8E1Slow drain; obstructed drain hose or path; drain pump impeller fractured or damaged.F8E4Drain motor electrical problem; loose connection in drain motor circuit and/or open drain…F9E1Diverter can't find position; corroded or loose connection in diverter sensor/motor…F9E2Diverter stuck on; faulty diverter drive circuit on the control.F9E3Diverter disc missing from sump.F9E4Lower spray arm error; mechanical binding or blocking of spray arm; corroded or loose…FEExcess errorHdIndicates a water heat delay; the dishwasher is pausing to heat water to the required…HEHeater errorHOIndicates a water heat delay; the dishwasher is pausing to heat water to the required…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; HI TEMP…tEThermal erroruFError code indicating a malfunction in the dishwasher.UoGeneral malfunction error code displayed when the dishwasher malfunctions or gives poor…
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