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KitchenAid KDFE204ESS1

Name: KitchenAid KDFE204ESS1
Brand: KitchenAid

Dishwasher

11 documents51 error codes9 service modes

Available documentation

Tech Sheet

Tech Sheet W10750905A12 pg
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Tech Sheet - W10750905 Rev A (EN)12 pg
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Tech Sheet12 pg
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KDFE104DSS2 Tech Sheet W10751166 Rev C12 pg
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Fiche technique W10751168C16 pg
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Service Manual

Dimension Guide2 pg
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Service Flash

Technical Service Pointer - W10841713 (Door Clicking)6 pg
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Tech Tip

Instruction Sheet2 pg
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Installation Guide

Installation Instructions76 pg
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Other

Service Pointer - W11807380 - Rev A - Service Tool 2.0 Bluetooth Connection6 pg
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W11438315 DW03G CF LS wo JennAir)3 pg
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Control detected K2 pilot relay stuck

From Tech Sheet W11224040, p.12:

1.Access service mode to confirm the active fault code and read stored error history.

2.Measure control board supply voltage at test points. Expected: 12 VDC and 5 VDC.

3.Inspect all connectors on the main control for corrosion or backed-out pins.

Part WPW10804018

Electronic control board

Error codes (51)

CodeMeaning

1-1Control detected K2 pilot relay stuck closed.1-2Damaged or corrupted memory on control board, or incompatible software…10-1Dispenser electrical problem 10-3Drying fan error 2-1Control detected stuck key(s) in keypad or keypad connection.3-1Open connector or component in temperature sensing circuit; open or faulty…3-2Shorted connection or component in temperature sensing circuit; incoming water…3-3OWI sensor failed calibration.4-3Wash motor not running due to loose connection in motor circuit and/or faulty…5-1Door stuck open 5-2Door stuck closed 6-1Low or no water to dishwasher (mechanical problem).6-2Fill valve electrical problem 6-3Suds or air detected in pump.6-4Overfill float switch stuck in overfill position and/or dishwasher not level.6-7Disconnected or damaged flowmeter.6-8Regen valve electrical problem 7-1No heat 7-2Heater stuck on 8-1Slow drain 8-2Drain motor electrical problem 8-3Drain motor stuck on 9-1Diverter can't find position 9-2Diverter stuck on 9-3Diverter disk in sump is missing.F1-E1Control detected K2 pilot relay stuck closed.F1-E2Damaged or corrupted memory or control board; incompatible software components…F10-E1Dispenser electrical problem; loose connection in dispenser circuit and/or open…F10-E3Drying fan error; loose connection in fan circuit and/or open fan motor.F2-E1Control detected stuck key(s) in keypad or keypad connection.

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F2-E2User interface cannot communicate with main control; loose user interface…F3-E1Open connector or component in temperature sensing circuit; open or faulty…F3-E2Shorted connection or component in temperature sensing circuit; incoming water…F3-E3OWI failure; failed calibration F4-E3Wash motor not running; loose connection in motor circuit and/or faulty wash…F5-E1Door stuck open; door was not latched within 4 seconds of pressing Start/Resume…F5-E2Door stuck closed; control programmed to not start if it suspects the door…F6-E1Low/no water (mechanical problem); no water to dishwasher, water captured by…F6-E2Fill valve electrical problem; loose connection in fill valve circuit and/or…F6-E3Suds/air in pump; too many suds, bowls/pots capturing wash water, water…F6-E4Float switch open; overfill switch stuck in overfill position and/or dishwasher…F6-E7Disconnected or damaged flowmeter.F6-E8Regen valve electrical problem; loose connection in regen valve circuit and/or…F7-E1No heat; control programmed to disable heater due to detected water heating…F7-E2Heater stuck on; heater drive circuit on the control is faulty.F8-E1Slow drain; obstructed drain hose or path, or drain pump impeller fractured.F8-E2Drain motor electrical problem; loose connection in drain motor circuit and/or…F8-E3Drain motor stuck on; drain motor drive circuit on the control is faulty.F9-E1Diverter can't find position; corroded or loose connection in diverter…F9-E2Diverter stuck on; diverter drive circuit on the control is faulty.F9-E3Control detected diverter disk in sump is missing.

Service modes (9)

Beeper On/Off TogglePress and hold Hi Temp key for 3 seconds (tone sounds).
Clear Customer Error HistoryDuring Service Diagnostics Cycle interval where Hi Temp LED is on (interval 22-20), press the HI…
Clear Error HistoryDuring Service Diagnostics Cycle interval where Hi Temp LED is on (interval 22), press Hi Temp key…
Control LockPress and hold Control Lock key for 5 seconds to turn On/Off.
Customer Cycle Rapid AdvanceAfter starting a customer cycle, press HIGH TEMP
Rapid Advance (Customer Cycle)After starting a customer cycle, press HIGH TEMP
Rapid Advance Mode (Customer Cycles)After starting a customer cycle, press HIGH TEMP
Sales Demo Mode ExitRun Service Diagnostics Cycle to clear Demo mode.
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