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Kenmore Dishwasher Error Code E5
Safety float water level reached: water detected in base or float switch malfunction.
SourceKenmore Elite Dishwashers - Service ManualSection IIIC / Fault Diagnostics
Diagnostic procedure
The full E5 procedure
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First diagnostic step
Check the float and float switch, check if water is in the base, and check if the water inlet valve has re-seated after closing.
SourceKenmore Elite Dishwashers - Service ManualSection IIIC / Fault Diagnostics
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