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Kenmore Dishwasher Error Code 8-1

Low water / air in pump; no water to dishwasher; loose connection to fill valve; overfill switch stuck; drain loop detached; inlet screen or fill valve plugged; excessive suds; faulty fill valve drive circuit; water leaking.

SourceSears Kenmore Elite Source 665 - Service Manual: 2007 Ultra Wash HEp. 6-16

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First diagnostic step

Verify water supply is turned on and supply line adequate. Check resistances of fill valve solenoid and all connections in the Fill Circuit. Check float/overfill switch. Check for siphoning.

SourceSears Kenmore Elite Source 665 - Service Manual: 2007 Ultra Wash HEp. 6-16

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