Model reference
KitchenAid MDB8959SKZ1
Dishwasher
8 documents26 error codes3 service modes
Available documentation
Service Manual
- TECHNICAL MANUAL KitchenAid® and Maytag® 24" Microfiltration Dishwasher82 pg
Service Flash
- Service Pointer - W11676474 - Rev B - Built-In Dishwasher Appliance Control Unit (ACU) Replacement Incorrect Software8 pg
- Service Pointer - W11705834 - Rev C - Dishwashers Water Leaking from Vent after a Cycle12 pg
- Service Pointer - W11765167 - rev A - Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, JennAir Undercounter Dishwashers Dispenser Not Operating6 pg
- Technical Service Pointer - W11753104 - Stainless Steel Dishwasher Models False F10E5 Error6 pg
Quick Reference
- Quick Start Guide2 pg
Other
- Service Pointer - W11811053 - Rev B - KitchenAid, Maytag, and Whirlpool Undercounter Dishwasher Leak At The Water Inlet Assembly_W1181105312 pg
- W11438315 DW03G CF LS wo JennAir)3 pg
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Error codes (26)
CodeMeaning
F10E1Dispenser electrical problemF10E2Vent electrical problemF10E3Drying fan electrical problemF10E4Diverter cannot find positionsF10E5Diverter leak (Motor)F1E1Relay or triac failure on main control board (ACU).F1E2Failure of motor control (MCU) on control board.F2E1Control detected stuck keys in user interface (key switches only, not…F3E1Open or shorted connection or component in temperature sensing circuit, or…F3E2OWI calibration failure; OWI lens obstructed by hard water buildup or food soil.F4E2Open connection in heater circuit, heater component open, or heater drive…F4E3Heater relay on control shorted or heater component shorted to ground.F5E1Door was not latched within 4 seconds of pressing Start/Resume, or loose…F5E2Control suspects door switch is stuck closed; control looks for door switch to…F6E1User interface has power but cannot communicate with main control board (loose…F7E1Wash motor failure due to loose connection in motor circuit and/or faulty wash…F7E4RIF filter plugged causing clogged filter assembly.F8E1No water to dishwasher / tap closed, or water leaking, or fill valve/water line…F8E2Fill valve electrical problemF8E3Very low water / suds / air in pumpF8E4Overfill switch openF8E5Fill valve stuck openF8E6Flow meter disconnected, damaged, or obstructed preventing flow meter wheel…F9E1Not drainingF9E2Drain motor electrical problemF9E4Tub light circuit problemService modes (3)
- Error Code History DisplayAfter entering Service Diagnostics Mode (all LEDs on), press Key #3 to display the most recently…
- Service Diagnostics Mode1
- User Interface TestAfter entering Service Diagnostics Mode (all LEDs on), press Key #1
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