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KitchenAid Dishwasher Error Code Check Drain

The dishwasher senses the drain stopper is not closed properly; the cycle immediately ends, the lid pops…

The dishwasher senses the drain stopper is not closed properly; the cycle immediately ends, the lid pops open, and the Check Drain indicator is lit.

First step from the service manual

Verify drain stopper is in place and secured properly; refer to Use and Care Guide for drain stopper installation.

The complete diagnostic procedure includes additional test steps, resistance specifications, wiring diagram references, and component test points.

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Check Drain on my KitchenAid KDTE334GPS

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The dishwasher senses the drain stopper is not

From Tech Sheet W18289326, p.18:

1.Verify drain stopper is in place and secured properly; refer to Use and Care Guide for drain stopper installation.

2.Measure drain pump winding resistance at connector J7 on the main control. Expected: 12 to 16 ohms at room temperature.

3.Back-probe the pump driver output under load. Verify the board switches the pump at 120 VAC during the drain portion of the cycle.

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Drain pump assembly

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