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KitchenAid Dishwasher Error Code FAILED TEMP SENSOR OR ELEMENT
Failed heater element, temperature sensor failed, bad wiring or connections, or electronic controller failed.
SourceKitchenAid Drawer Dishwasher - Job Aid: KAD-9p. 6-3
Diagnostic procedure
The full FAILED TEMP SENSOR OR ELEMENT procedure
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First diagnostic step
Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power, then check resistance of element; replace heater plate if necessary.
SourceKitchenAid Drawer Dishwasher - Job Aid: KAD-9p. 6-3
More steps, wiring diagram references, and verified part numbers
Includes expected resistance and voltage values, connector pinouts, and supersession notes for replacement parts.
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Where this code is documented
1 manual in the MyPros+ library documents this code for KitchenAid dishwasher.
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