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KitchenAid Dishwasher Error Code F4E3

Heater relay on control shorted or heater component shorted to ground

Heater relay on control shorted or heater component shorted to ground. Control will continue running cycles with no heat without alerting customer.

First step from the service manual

Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power. Inspect heater and connections for overheating/shorting. If evidence of overheating or shorts exists, replace. Measure resistance of heater and all components and connections in water heating circuit/heat dry circuit.

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

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