Error code reference
KitchenAid Dishwasher Error Code F8E5
Fill valve stuck open
Fill valve stuck open — control detects water flowing through flow meter when fill valve is turned off, or fill valve TRIAC on control shorted.
First step from the service manual
Confirm dishwasher fills while door is open. If yes, unplug dishwasher, turn off water, replace fill valve. If filling stops with door open but fault detected during cycle, replace control.
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