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Kitchenaid Dishwasher Error Codes
Find plain-language explanations for KitchenaidDishwasher error codes, common causes, and troubleshooting steps you can try before requesting repair service.
31 error codes currently available
1 Pause 1 Pause
This flashing-light pattern corresponds to an F1 E1 dishwasher fault.
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10 Pause 5 Pause
This flashing-light pattern corresponds to an F10 E5 dishwasher fault.
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6 Pause 1 Pause
This flashing-light pattern corresponds to an F6 E1 dishwasher fault.
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8 Pause 1 Pause
This flashing-light pattern indicates a water-fill fault such as F8 E1 or H2O.
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8 Pause 4 Pause
This flashing-light pattern corresponds to an F8 E4 water-in-drip-tray condition.
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8 Pause 5 Pause
This flashing-light pattern corresponds to an F8 E5 fill-valve condition.
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9 Pause 1 Pause
This flashing-light pattern corresponds to an F9 E1 long-drain condition.
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All Cycle and Option Lights Flashing
The dishwasher controls are signaling an operating or diagnostic condition.
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Clean Light Flashing
The dishwasher is communicating a diagnostic condition using a two-part flashing sequence.
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F1 E1
The dishwasher detected a control-module fault.
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F1 E2
The dishwasher detected a main-control communication error.
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F10 E4
The dishwasher is reporting a diverter valve error.
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F10 E5
The dishwasher detected a diverter leak.
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F2 E1
The dishwasher detected a stuck key or console error.
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F2 E2
The dishwasher detected a main-control communication error.
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F3 E2
The dishwasher detected a thermistor or OWI sensor problem.
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F4 E2
The dishwasher detected a heating-system problem.
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F4 E3
The dishwasher detected a heating error.
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F6 E3
The dishwasher detected excessive suds.
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F6 E4
The dishwasher detected a water-float-switch condition that can be caused by improper leveling.
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F6E1
The dishwasher detected a user-interface or main-control error.
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F7E2
The dishwasher detected a wash-motor error.
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F8 E5
The dishwasher detected that the fill valve is stuck open.
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F8E2
KitchenAid identifies dishwasher F8E2 as a fill-valve electrical error.
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F8E4
KitchenAid F8E4 troubleshooting checks the water-supply connections, float switch, drip tray, and excessive-suds conditions.
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F9E1
KitchenAid identifies dishwasher F9E1 as a long-drain condition.
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F9E2
KitchenAid identifies dishwasher F9E2 as a drain-motor error.
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FA E4
The dishwasher is reporting a diverter valve error.
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FA E5
The dishwasher detected a diverter leak.
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H2O
KitchenAid identifies dishwasher H2O as a not-detecting-water condition.
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Sanitize Light Flashing
The dishwasher Sanitize indication is flashing instead of completing normally.
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