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Whirlpool WDT970SAKZ3

Dishwasher

8 documents28 error codes5 service modes

Available documentation

Tech Sheet

  • Tech Sheet - W11366143 - Rev D2 pg
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Service Manual

  • Dimension Guide12 pg
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  • TECHNICAL MANUAL KitchenAid® and Maytag® 24" Microfiltration Dishwasher82 pg
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Service Flash

  • Service Pointer - W11765167 - rev A - Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, JennAir Undercounter Dishwashers Dispenser Not Operating6 pg
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  • Service Pointer - W11771800 - Rev A - Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag Undercounter Dishwashers F6E1 Error Code or Unresponsive User Interface (UI)9 pg
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  • Technical Service Pointer - W11753104 - Stainless Steel Dishwasher Models False F10E5 Error6 pg
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Quick Reference

  • Quick Start Guide2 pg
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Other

  • Service Pointer - W11811053 - Rev B - KitchenAid, Maytag, and Whirlpool Undercounter Dishwasher Leak At The Water Inlet Assembly_W1181105312 pg
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Error codes (28)

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…F2E2Door SwitchF3E1Open 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…F7E2Variable Speed Wash Motor Failure.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 problem

Service modes (5)

  • Error Code History DisplayAfter entering Service Diagnostics Mode (all LEDs on), press Key #3 to display the most recently…
  • Service Diagnostic Mode["Press 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 Mode1
  • Service Test Cycle["After entering Service Diagnostic Mode, press the 2nd button momentarily (or press key 2 and shut…
  • User Interface TestAfter entering Service Diagnostics Mode (all LEDs on), press Key #1

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