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KitchenAid Dishwasher Error Code F8E1

Slow drain

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Slow drain - obstructed drain hose or path, drain pump impeller fractured, loose connection in drain motor circuit, debris stuck in drain motor impeller, open fuse, or drain motor drive circuit on control.

First step from the service manual

Unplug dishwasher and check for blockages from sump check valve to customer's plumbing. Check drain pump impeller. Check resistances of drain motor winding and all connections in drain circuit.

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Slow drain - obstructed drain hose or path

From Tech Sheet W17075408, p.20:

1.Unplug dishwasher and check for blockages from sump check valve to customer's plumbing. Check drain pump impeller. Check resistances of drain motor winding and all connections in drain circuit.

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.

Part W10876537

Drain pump assembly

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