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Caloric DCS211-1A-OA

Dishwasher

3 documents114 error codes22 service modes

Available documentation

Tech Sheet

  • Tech Sheet - W11266095 - Rev A16 pg
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  • Tech Sheet - W11663923 - Rev B2 pg
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Service Manual

  • Wiring Diagrams for IKEA Appliances60 pg
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Error codes (114)

CodeMeaning
1-1Control detected K400 pilot relay stuck closed.1-2Damaged or corrupted memory on control board, or incompatible software…10-1Dispenser electrical problem10-2Vent wax motor electrical problem (not all models)10-3Drying fan error (on models with fan)12-1No communication between ECM and control12-2No link between ECM and wireless router12-3No link between ECM and Internet12-5Antenna B problem12-7Provisioning problem2-1Control detected stuck key(s) in keypad or keypad connection.2-2User interface cannot communicate with main control3-1Open connector or component in Temperature Sensing circuit3-2Incoming water temperature above 167°F (75°C), or shorted connection/component…3-3OWI calibration failure4-4Wash motor failure5-1Door stuck open5-2Door stuck closed6-1Low/no water (mechanical problem)6-2Fill valve electrical problem6-3Suds/air in pump6-4Float switch open6-7Disconnected or damaged flowmeter.6-8Water softener regeneration valve electrical problem (water softener models…7-1No heat7-2Heater stuck on8-4Drain motor electrical problem9-1Diverter can't find position9-2Diverter stuck on9-3Diverter disc missing
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9-4Lower spray arm errorafLow inlet air flow condition detected at installation (Amana models only).E0EEPROM communications failure, typically caused by power line noise or…E0-F1EEPROM communications failure, typically caused by power line noise or…E0-F2EEPROM checksum failure, typically caused by power line noise or lightning.E0-F3Key contact closed for more than 60 secondsE0-F5Clean temperature out of range (too high)E1EEPROM checksum failure, typically caused by power line noise or lightning.E1-F1EEPROM communications failure, typically caused by power line noise or…E1-F2EEPROM checksum failure, typically caused by power line noise or lightning.E1-F3Break in oven sensor circuit (open sensor, loosened or disconnected sensor…E1-F5Door switch open during clean cycleE2-F3Short in oven sensor circuit (short in sensor, sensor shorted to casing…E3-F3BAKE/BROIL temperature out of range (too high)f:01Primary control failure.f:02Stuck button or user interface mismatch (appears ONLY in Diagnostic Test Mode).f:20Heater failuref:22Outlet thermistor is open.f:23Outlet thermistor has shorted.f:24Inlet thermistor is open (Amana models only, appears ONLY in Diagnostic Test…f:25Inlet thermistor is shorted (Amana models only, appears ONLY in Diagnostic Test…f:26Motor drive system failure.f:28Moisture sensor strip is open (appears ONLY in Diagnostic Test Mode).f:29Moisture sensor strip has shorted (appears ONLY in Diagnostic Test Mode).f:30Restricted air flow condition exists (Amana models only, appears ONLY in…f:31L2 line voltage errorf:50Water valve failuref:70No communication between the machine control and the console electronics.f:71No communication between the machine control and the console electronics.f:72Console electronics failure (F:72 through F:78).f:73Console electronics failure (F:72 through F:78).f:74Console electronics failure (F:72 through F:78).f:75Console electronics failure (F:72 through F:78).f:76Console electronics failure (F:72 through F:78).f:77Console electronics failure (F:72 through F:78).f:78Console electronics failure (F:72 through F:78).F1-E0Key contact closed for more than 60 secondsF1-E1No communication between keyboard and controlF1-E2EEPROM communications error.F10E1Dispenser Electrical Problem (also displayed as FAE1)F10E2Vent Wax Motor Electrical Problem (also displayed as FAE2)F10E3Drying Fan Electrical Problem (also displayed as FAE3)F10E4Diverter Cannot Find Positions (also displayed as FAE4)F10E5Diverter Leak Detected (also displayed as FAE5)F1E1ControlF1E2ControlF1E4Microwave ACU PCBA failure.F1E5ControlF2-E0Break in oven sensor circuitF2-E1Short in oven sensor circuitF2E1Stuck key failure.F3-E0Break in oven sensor circuitF3-E1Short in oven sensor circuitF3-E2Bake/Broil temperature out of range (too high)F3-E3Clean temperature out of range (too high)F3E1Thermistor/OWIF3E2OWIF4E2HeaterF4E3HeaterF4E4Humidity sensor error.F5-E0Door switch open during cleanF5-E1Door latch not operatingF5-E2Latch error during CLEAN.F5E1Door SwitchF5E2Door SwitchF6E1Inlet WaterF7E1Very Low Water/Suds/Air in PumpF7E2Overfill/Float Switch OpenF7E3Inlet WaterF7E4Flow Meter FailedF8E1Regen Valve Electrical ProblemF8E2User InterfaceF8E3Single Speed Wash Motor FailureF8E4Variable Speed Wash Motor FailureF8E5Exhaust air temperature detection failure.F8E6RIF Filter PluggedF8E7Inlet WaterF9E1DrainingF9E2DrainingF9E3Variable Speed Drain Motor FaultF9E4Tub Light FailureGoodNo failure detected; only displays if user enters diagnostic mode and there are…l2Low line voltage (less than 30V) detected at installation.pfPower failure occurred while the dryer was running.

Service modes (22)

  • Clear Error Code HistoryAfter entering Service Diagnostic Mode, hold the 1st button for 5 seconds.
  • Customer-Focused Drying Mode Adjustment (CF1/CF2/CF3)1
  • Diagnostic Test Mode1. Dryer must be in standby mode (plugged in with all indicators off, or with only Done/Dry/Clothes…
  • Diagnostic/Test Mode["Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.","Press CANCEL to enter Standby mode (display shows…
  • Diagnostics ModeWith oven not in cooking, broiling or cleaning mode, press
  • Displaying Inlet Air Flow Diagnostic (Amana Electric Models Only)["Enter the Diagnostic Test Mode.","Wait for the 5 second delay and cycle through any saved fault…
  • Displaying Line Voltage Diagnostic["Enter the Diagnostic Test Mode.","Wait for the 5 second delay and cycle through any saved fault…
  • Error Code History DisplayAfter entering Service Diagnostic Mode, the most recently detected error code is displayed first
  • Inlet Air Flow Diagnostic (Amana Electric Models Only)After entering the Diagnostic Test Mode and cycling through saved fault codes, press the Wrinkle…
  • Line Voltage DiagnosticAfter entering the Diagnostic Test Mode and cycling through saved fault codes, press the Cycle…
  • Manual Diagnostics Mode 1Within 120 seconds of power up, press Cancel/OFF, Cancel/OFF, then Start.
  • Manual Diagnostics Mode 1 (Full - within 120 seconds of power up)Within 120 seconds of power-up, press Cancel/OFF, Cancel/OFF, then Start
  • Manual Diagnostics Mode 2After 120 seconds of power up, press Cancel/OFF, Cancel/OFF, then Start.
  • Manual Diagnostics Mode 2 (Limited - after 120 seconds of power up)After 120 seconds of power-up, press Cancel/OFF, Cancel/OFF, then Start
  • Manual Load Test1. Dryer must be in standby mode. 2. Select any one button except Pause/Cancel and Controls…
  • Service Diagnostic ModePress any 3 keys (except Delay or Cancel) in the sequence 1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2-3 with no more than 1…
  • Service Diagnostics Cycle["Ensure dishwasher is in Standby mode.","Press START/RESUME to wake up control panel.","Press any…
  • Service Test CycleAfter entering Service Diagnostic Mode, press the 2nd button (momentary press) and shut the door to…
  • Temperature Adjustment (BAKE offset)Press and hold BAKE pad for 5 seconds
  • Temperature Adjustment (Calibration)Press and hold BAKE pad for 5 seconds
  • Temperature Adjustment ModePress and hold BAKE key for 5 seconds
  • User Interface TestAfter entering Service Diagnostic Mode, press the 1st button (momentary press)

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