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KitchenAid Dishwasher Error Code F9E2

Drain motor electrical problem

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Drain motor electrical problem — loose connection in drain motor circuit, open drain motor winding, debris stuck in drain motor impeller causing locked rotor, open fuse on control to drain motor, or drain motor drive circuit on control failed.

First step from the service manual

Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power. Check resistances of drain motor winding and all connections in the drain circuit. Fix/replace open connection/part.

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Drain motor electrical problem — loose

From Tech Sheet W17074446, p.18:

1.Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power. Check resistances of drain motor winding and all connections in the drain circuit. Fix/replace open connection/part.

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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