1-1 or F1E1

Kitchenaid

Stuck relay on the electronic control board

Dishwasher

1-2 or F1E2

Kitchenaid

Damaged or corrupted memory on control board. Incompatible software components inside microprocessor.

Dishwasher

2-1 or F2E1

Kitchenaid

Stuck button on the user interface control

Dishwasher

2-2 or F2E2

Kitchenaid

User interface control can't communicate with electronic control board

Dishwasher

3-1 or F3E1

Kitchenaid

Thermistor/OWI sensor failure (The thermistor is the water temperature sensor, the OWI sensor is the Optical Water Indicator that detects the amount of debris in the water.)

Dishwasher

3-2 or F3E2

Kitchenaid

Shorted thermistor/OWI sensor

Dishwasher

3-3 or F3E3

Kitchenaid

OWI failed to calibrate or the drain hose check valve failed, allowing dirty water to backflow into the dishwasher

Dishwasher

5-1 or F5E1

Kitchenaid

There is a door switch failure.

Dishwasher

5-2 or F5E2

Kitchenaid

The control detects that the door is not opening.

Dishwasher

6-1 or F6E1

Kitchenaid

The dishwasher won't fill.

Dishwasher

6-2 or F6E2

Kitchenaid

There is a water inlet valve failure.

Dishwasher

6-3 or F6E3

Kitchenaid

Suds or air are in the water pump.

Dishwasher

6-4 or F6E4

Kitchenaid

The float switch is open.

Dishwasher

6-6 or F6E6

Kitchenaid

The incoming water is too cold.

Dishwasher

7-1 or F7E1

Kitchenaid

The heating element doesn't work.

Dishwasher

7-2 or F7E2

Kitchenaid

The heating element won't shut off.

Dishwasher

8-1 or F8E1

Kitchenaid Dishwasher

There is a slow drain.

Dishwasher

8-2 or F8E2

Kitchenaid Dishwasher

There is a drain pump electrical problem.

Dishwasher

9-1 or F9E1

Kitchenaid Dishwasher

The electronic control board can't detect the position of the diverter disc.

Dishwasher

9-2 or F9E2

Kitchenaid Dishwasher

The diverter motor is stuck on.

Dishwasher

9-3 or F9E3

Kitchenaid Dishwasher

The diverter disc is missing.

Dishwasher

9-4 or F9E4

Kitchenaid Dishwasher

There is a lower spray arm error.

Dishwasher

10-1 or FAE1

Kitchenaid Dishwasher

There is a detergent dispenser failure.

Dishwasher

10-2 or FAE2

Kitchenaid Dishwasher

There is a vent wax motor electrical problem.

Dishwasher

10-3 / FAE3

KitchenAid Dishwasher

There is a drying fan failure.

Dishwasher

KitchenAid Dishwasher Error Codes FAQ

What do KitchenAid dishwasher error codes mean?

> KitchenAid dishwasher error codes are a series of numbers or letters displayed on your machine that signify a specific issue or problem.

Why is it important to know KitchenAid dishwasher error codes?

> Knowing KitchenAid dishwasher error codes enables you to diagnose and resolve problems efficiently, saving you time and money.

Where can I find the error code for my KitchenAid dishwasher?

> The error code for your KitchenAid dishwasher may be displayed on the machine itself, in the owner's manual, or you can search for it in our directory of KitchenAid dishwasher error codes.

How can I fix the problem indicated by the error code?

> The solution to the problem indicated by the error code can be found in our directory of KitchenAid dishwasher error codes. Simply search for the code and find a straightforward and easy-to-understand explanation of the issue and how to resolve it.

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