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KitchenAid KDTE254ESS0

Dishwasher

11 documents60 error codes10 service modes

Available documentation

Service Manual

  • jobaid w10573282120 pg
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  • Dimension Guide2 pg
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Tech Sheet

  • Tech Sheet W10750900 Rev C12 pg
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  • Tech Sheet12 pg
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Service Flash

  • KITCHENAID UNDER-COUNTER DISHWASHER - Intermittent Operation of the Capacitive Touch Control Panel Buttons3 pg
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  • Technical Service Pointer - W10841713 (Door Clicking)6 pg
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Tech Tip

  • Instruction Sheet2 pg
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Other

  • technicalreferencemanual 2211031382 pg
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Installation Guide

  • Installation Instructions76 pg
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Error codes (60)

CodeMeaning
1-1Control detected K400 pilot relay stuck on.1-2Damaged or corrupted memory / software issue on control board.10-1Dispenser electrical problem10-2Vent wax motor electrical problem (not all models)10-3Drying fan error (on models with fan)2-1Control detected stuck key(s) in keypad or keypad connection.2-2User Interface cannot communicate with main control (no response from UI).3-1Thermistor/OWI open3-2Thermistor/OWI shorted3-3Thermistor/OWI failed calibration.4-1Wash motor failure4-4Wash motor failure; loose connection in wash motor circuit and/or open wash…5-1Door switch stuck open5-2Door switch stuck closed6-1Inlet water low/no water (mechanical problem)6-2Fill valve electrical problem6-3Suds/air in pump6-4Float switch open6-6Cool water; incoming water temperature under 18°C/65°F.6-7Disconnected or damaged flowmeter.6-8Water softener regen valve electrical problem (water softener models only)7-1No heat7-2Heater stuck on8-1Slow drain8-3Drain motor not running (implied from context of draining errors).8-4Drain motor electrical problem9-1Diverter can't find position9-2Diverter stuck on9-3Control detected diverter disk in sump is missing.9-4Lower spray arm error
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F10E1Dispenser electrical problemF10E2Vent wax motor electrical problemF10E3Drying fan errorF1E1Control detected K400 pilot relay stuck closed.F1E2Damaged or corrupted memory on control board; incompatible software components…F2E1Control detected stuck key(s) in keypad or keypad connection.F2E2User interface cannot communicate with main control; loose user interface…F3E1Open connection or component in temperature sensing circuit; open or faulty…F3E2Shorted connection or component in temperature sensing circuit; incoming water…F3E3OWI calibration failure.F4E4Wash motor failure due to loose connection in wash motor circuit and/or open…F5E1Door was not latched within 3 seconds of pressing Start/Resume, or loose…F5E2Control suspects door switch is stuck closed; control programmed to not start…F6E1Low or no water (mechanical problem)F6E2Fill valve electrical problemF6E3Suds/air in pumpF6E4Float switch openF6E6Cool waterF6E7Disconnected or damaged flowmeter.F6E8Water softener regeneration solenoid electrical problemF7E1No heatF7E2Heater stuck onF7E7Flow meter disconnected or damaged.F8E1Slow drainF8E3Drain motor electrical problem (variable speed)F8E4Drain motor electrical problemF9E1Diverter can't find positionF9E2Diverter stuck onF9E3Diverter disc missingF9E4Lower spray arm error

Service modes (10)

  • Clear Customer Error History["Enter Service Diagnostics Cycle.","During the first interval, press HI TEMP key to clear customer…
  • Customer Program Fast Advance Mode["Start a customer program.","Press HI TEMP
  • Rapid Advance (Customer Cycle)["Start a customer cycle.","Press HIGH TEMP
  • Rapid Advance ModeAfter starting a cycle, press HI TEMP
  • Rapid Advance Mode (during active cycle)After starting a cycle, press HI TEMP
  • Rapid Advance Mode (during normal cycle)Press HI TEMP
  • Sales Demo Mode ClearRun Service Diagnostics Cycle to clear demo mode.
  • Service Diagnostic CycleWith dishwasher in standby mode, press any 3 keys in the sequence 1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2-3 with no more…
  • Service Diagnostic Program["Press START/RESUME to activate the control panel from standby mode.","Press any 3 keys in…
  • Service Diagnostics Cycle["Press START/RESUME to wake up control panel.","Press any 3 keys in the sequence 1-2-3-1-2-3-1-2-3…

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