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KitchenAid Dishwasher Error Codes
119 error codes documented with diagnostic procedures.
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1 BlinkControl problem detected.1-1Power relay K2 stuck in closed position detected by control module.1-2Control software issue10-1Dispenser electrical problem10-2Vent wax motor electrical problem10-3Drying fan error2-1Control software issue2-2Model has an LCD display and the control has been exchanged for one that is not…3-1Open or faulty temperature sensor, open connector or component in Temperature Sensing…3-2Shorted temperature sensing circuit3-3OWI (Optical Water Indicator) soil sensor failure.3-4Dry fan current sense error3-5Drain pump current sense error3-6Wash heater current sense error3-7Drain solenoid current sense error4-1Wash thermistor out of range4-2Turbidity sensor out of range4-3Wash motor not running4-4Wash motor failure5-1Door switch stuck open5-2Door switch stuck closed6 BlinksWash motor problems detected.6-1Low/no water (mechanical problem)6-2Fill valve electrical problem6-3Suds/Air in pump6-4Float switch open6-6Cool incoming water6-7Flow meter problem6-8Water softener regeneration valve electrical problem (water softener models only)7-1No heat7-2Heating element stuck in active mode8 BlinksLow or no water detected.8-1Slow drain8-2Drain motor electrical problem8-3Drain circuit constantly energized8-4Drain motor electrical problem9-1Diverter can't find position9-2Diverter stuck on9-3Diverter disc missing9-4Lower spray arm errorAdd Rinse AidThe rinse aid dispenser is empty and needs to be refilled.Anti-Bacterial/HeavyDispenser current sense errorAnti-Bacterial/Heavy + China GentleDry fan current sense errorAnti-Bacterial/Heavy + China Gentle + Quick RinseDrain pump current sense errorAnti-Bacterial/Heavy + China Gentle + Quick Wash + Quick RinseWash heater current sense errorAnti-Bacterial/Heavy + Normal WashDrain solenoid current sense errorAnti-Bacterial/Heavy + Normal Wash + China GentleTurbidity sensor out of rangeAnti-Bacterial/Heavy + Normal Wash + China Gentle + Quick RinseTurbidity sensor failed to calibrateAnti-Bacterial/Heavy + Normal Wash + China Gentle + Quick Wash + Quick RinseFill sensing errorAnti-Bacterial/Heavy + Normal Wash + Quick Wash + Quick RinseWash thermistor out of rangeAnti-Bacterial/Heavy + Quick RinseWater inlet valve current sense errorAnti-Bacterial/Heavy + Quick WashWash pump current sense errorCACancel Reset has been pressed, ending the cycle in progress and initiating a 20-second…Check DrainThe dishwasher senses the drain stopper is not closed properly; the cycle immediately…China Gentle + Quick RinseMain Control Board Memory CorruptionControl LockAll buttons are disabled; the Control Lock feature has been activated.DOOR OPENIndicates the door has been opened during a dishwasher cycle or that the door is not…E2A keypad is stuck and has not released back to the inactive condition.EEPROM Access Error LEDElectronics failure (EEPROM access error)ELECTRONICS FAILUREEEPROM Access ErrorF10E1Dispenser electrical problemF10E2Vent wax motor electrical problemF10E3Drying fan electrical problemF10E4Diverter cannot find positionsF10E5Diverter leak (motor)F1E1Relay or triac failure on main control board (ACU).F1E2Damaged or corrupted memory on control board; incompatible software components inside…F2E1Control detected stuck keys in user interface (key switch models only, not capacitive…F2E2User interface cannot communicate with main control; loose user interface connection or…F3E1Open or shorted connection or component in temperature sensing circuit, or faulty…F3E2Shorted connection or component in temperature sensing circuit, shorted or faulty…F3E3OWI (Optical Water Indicator) failed calibration.F4E1Loose connection in wash motor circuit and/or faulty wash motor.F4E2Open connection in heater circuit, heater component open, or heater drive circuit on…F4E3Heater relay on control shorted or heater component shorted to groundF4E4Wash motor failure due to loose connection in wash motor circuit and/or open wash motor…F5E1Door stuck openF5E2Control programmed to not start if it suspects the door switch is stuck closed; customer…F6E1Low or no water (mechanical problem)F6E2Fill valve electrical problemF6E3Suds or air detected in pumpF6E4Float switch openF6E6Incoming water temperature under 18°C/65°F (cool water detected).F6E7Disconnected or damaged flowmeter.F6E8Regeneration valve electrical problemF7E1No heatF7E2Heater stuck onF7E4RIF filter pluggedF8E1Slow drainF8E2Fill valve electrical problemF8E3Very low water / suds / air in pumpF8E4Overfill switch openF8E5Fill valve stuck openF8E6Flow meter disconnected or damagedF9E1Diverter can't find positionF9E2Drain motor electrical problemF9E3Diverter disc missingF9E4Lower spray arm errorFAILED TEMP SENSOR OR ELEMENTFailed heater element, temperature sensor failed, bad wiring or connections, or…Failed Temperature Sensor or Element LEDFailed heater element, temperature sensor failure, bad wiring/connections, or failed…FILL FAILUREWater supply valve turned off, inlet valve failed, low water pressure, spray arm not in…Fill Failure LEDFill failure due to water supply valve turned off, failed inlet valve, low water…Flashing KeyCorresponding key switch is stuck closedFlashing Lock-OutIndicates that multiple keys are stuck closed.FLOOD SWITCH ACTIVATEDFlood sensor detected moisture due to lid not sealing, water valve leaking, split spray…Flood Switch Activated LEDFlood switch activated due to lid not sealing, water valve leaking, split spray arm…LdLatch and Door switch status indicator displayed for 5 seconds upon electrical…LOIndicates low AC line voltage (less than 80 VAC)MOTOR FAILUREMotor jammed, stator wiring damaged, hall sensor out of position, hall sensor connection…Motor Failure LEDMotor failure due to jammed motor, damaged stator wiring, hall sensor out of position…NO LED DISPLAYNo power to unit or power to one tub only, loose connections, faulty EMI filter, or…Normal Wash + Quick WashUser Interface General FailureNormal Wash + Quick Wash + Quick RinseUser Interface stuck keyOPThermistor connector is open (thermistor not connected to control board or open circuit…PFPower failureSanitizedWhen the SANI RINSE option was selected, this indicator glows when the Sani Rinse cycle…SHThermistor is shorted (short circuit detected during diagnostic test).Water Temp >85C LEDWater temperature sensed greater than 85°C (185°F) due to inlet water too hot, heater…WATER TEMPERATURE SENSED GREATER THAN 185°FWater temperature sensed greater than 185°F (85°C) due to inlet water too hot, heater…
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