KitchenAid Dishwashers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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10-1
KitchenAid dishwasher shows service code 10-1 (or 10.1) indicating a dispenser electrical problem; detergent door may not open.
Detergent Dispenser Electrical Fault
10-2
Service code 10-2 (10.2) appears; detergent dispenser door does not open during cycle, but electrical test may be OK.
Detergent Dispenser Mechanical Jam
6-1
Service code 6-1 (6.1) indicates low or no water; dishwasher may run pump dry and then stop.
Low Water Fill
6-4
Service code 6-4 (6.4) indicates float switch open; dishwasher thinks it is overfilled even when empty.
Float Switch Stuck Open
6-6
Service code 6-6 (6.6) indicates water temperature not rising as expected.
Heater Not Raising Temperature
7-1
Service code 7-1 (7.1) indicates no heat; drying performance is poor and sanitize option may fail.
Heater Disabled by Control
8-1
Service code 8-1 (8.1) indicates slow drain; water remains in tub longer than expected.
Slow Drain
8-2
Service code 8-2 (8.2) indicates drain pump electrical problem; pump may not run at all.
Drain Pump Electrical Fault
F1E1
Dishwasher will not start; control panel lights may be frozen or unresponsive; sometimes beeps and then shuts off.
Main Control Board Failure
F2E1
Buttons on the KitchenAid dishwasher control panel do not respond correctly; some keys seem stuck or always "on"; error may appear as F2E1 or keypad error.
Stuck or Shorted Keypad
F3E1
Dishwasher displays a temperature sensor error; cycles may stop mid-wash or not heat properly; water may stay cold.
Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Fault
F3E2
Dishwasher shows a water temperature too high or heater stuck on error; plastic items may warp; cycle may abort.
Overheating / Heater Relay Stuck
F4E1
Dishwasher does not fill with water; you may hear a humming or clicking, then the cycle cancels; F4E1 or water inlet error appears.
Water Inlet Valve Failure
F4E2
Dishwasher fills with water but then quickly drains or does not circulate; may show a fill error or low water level fault.
Improper Water Level / Fill Siphoning
F4E3
Dishwasher fills with water but spray arms do not move; dishes remain dirty; F4E3 or wash motor not running error appears.
Circulation Pump / Wash Motor Failure
F4E4
Dishwasher fills but water pressure to spray arms is low; spray arms may not spin; dishes on upper rack remain dirty.
Low Wash Pressure / Partially Blocked Sump
F5E1
Dishwasher door will not latch; cycle will not start; display may show door switch error.
Door Latch / Door Switch Failure
F5E2
Dishwasher door appears closed but the machine intermittently stops mid-cycle as if the door opened; may show door open error.
Intermittent Door Switch Contact
F6E1
Dishwasher does not fill with water; F6E1 or water inlet error appears shortly after starting a cycle.
No Water Detected
F6E2
Dishwasher overfills or shows a water level too high error; may start draining immediately after filling.
Overfill Condition / Water Level Sensing Fault
F6E3
Dishwasher fills but then drains immediately or cycles between fill and drain; may show water level not reached or drain during fill error.
Fill and Drain Conflict / Siphon or Control Logic Fault
F6E4
Dishwasher detects water in the base pan; may show an overfill or float switch error; unit may run drain pump continuously and not start a wash.
Leak Detected / Float Switch Activated
F7E1
Dishwasher does not heat water or dry dishes; F7E1 or heater disabled error appears.
Heater Circuit Failure
F7E2
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle with a heating error; water may be warm but not reaching target temperature.
Insufficient Heating / Slow Temperature Rise
F8E1
Dishwasher does not drain; standing water remains in the bottom after cycle; F8E1 or drain error appears.
Drain Pump or Drain Path Blockage
F8E2
Dishwasher drains too slowly; water remains between cycles; may show a partial drain or slow drain error.
Restricted Drain Flow
F8E4
Dishwasher shows an overflow or leak error; base pan float switch is activated; unit may run drain pump continuously.
Base Pan Leak / Overflow
F9E1
Dishwasher drain pump runs longer than normal or times out; F9E1 long drain error appears.
Long Drain Time
F9E2
Dishwasher drain pump does not stop running even when tub is empty; may show a drain or control error.
Drain Pump Relay Stuck / Control Fault
F9E4
Dishwasher reports a diverter or spray zone error; certain spray zones do not operate correctly.
Diverter Valve Position Error
Symptom
Dishes are not getting clean; food remains on plates and glasses after cycle.
Poor Wash Performance
Symptom
Dishwasher door falls open quickly or will not stay in partially open position.
Door Hinge or Cable/Spring Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher has a bad odor even after running cycles; smells like mildew or rotten food.
Organic Buildup and Poor Drainage
Symptom
Dishwasher interior stays wet; dishes do not dry properly; no heat-related error code.
Poor Drying Performance
Symptom
Dishwasher leaking from bottom front of door; small puddle on floor after cycle.
Door Gasket or Lower Door Seal Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaking from underneath; water visible under unit or in base pan; may trip leak float but no code shown.
Sump or Hose Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher lower rack not cleaning well; heavy soil remains on bottom rack items.
Lower Spray Arm or Sump Restriction
Symptom
Dishwasher makes loud banging or thumping noise during operation, especially at start or drain.
Water Hammer or Loose Mounting
Symptom
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noise during wash cycle.
Foreign Object in Sump or Failing Circulation Pump
Symptom
Dishwasher powers on but shuts off mid-cycle without completing; no specific error code shown.
Intermittent Power Loss or Overheating Control
Symptom
Dishwasher racks are difficult to slide or bind during movement.
Rack Roller or Rail Wear
Symptom
Dishwasher runs but never advances to the next cycle stage; appears stuck on wash or drain.
Control Board Logic Fault or Sensor Not Updating
Symptom
Dishwasher top rack not cleaning well; lower rack is clean but upper items remain dirty.
Upper Spray Arm or Feed Tube Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves in the cabinet during operation.
Improper Leveling or Loose Mounting
Symptom
Dishwasher will not start; lights may be on but pressing Start does nothing; no error code displayed.
Control Lock / Start Sequence / Door Switch Issue
Symptom
Spots or film on glassware; glasses not sparkling even after cycle.
Rinse Aid / Final Rinse Issue
Symptom
White film or cloudy residue on dishes and interior of dishwasher.
Hard Water Mineral Deposits / Detergent Residue
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-1 |
KitchenAid dishwasher shows service code 10-1 (or 10.1) indicating a dispenser electrical problem; detergent door may not open.
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Detergent Dispenser Electrical Fault | View Details |
| 10-2 |
Service code 10-2 (10.2) appears; detergent dispenser door does not open during cycle, but electrical test may be OK.
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Detergent Dispenser Mechanical Jam | View Details |
| 6-1 |
Service code 6-1 (6.1) indicates low or no water; dishwasher may run pump dry and then stop.
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Low Water Fill | View Details |
| 6-4 |
Service code 6-4 (6.4) indicates float switch open; dishwasher thinks it is overfilled even when empty.
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Float Switch Stuck Open | View Details |
| 6-6 |
Service code 6-6 (6.6) indicates water temperature not rising as expected.
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Heater Not Raising Temperature | View Details |
| 7-1 |
Service code 7-1 (7.1) indicates no heat; drying performance is poor and sanitize option may fail.
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Heater Disabled by Control | View Details |
| 8-1 |
Service code 8-1 (8.1) indicates slow drain; water remains in tub longer than expected.
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Slow Drain | View Details |
| 8-2 |
Service code 8-2 (8.2) indicates drain pump electrical problem; pump may not run at all.
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Drain Pump Electrical Fault | View Details |
| F1E1 |
Dishwasher will not start; control panel lights may be frozen or unresponsive; sometimes beeps and then shuts off.
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Main Control Board Failure | View Details |
| F2E1 |
Buttons on the KitchenAid dishwasher control panel do not respond correctly; some keys seem stuck or always "on"; error may appear as F2E1 or keypad error.
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Stuck or Shorted Keypad | View Details |
| F3E1 |
Dishwasher displays a temperature sensor error; cycles may stop mid-wash or not heat properly; water may stay cold.
|
Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F3E2 |
Dishwasher shows a water temperature too high or heater stuck on error; plastic items may warp; cycle may abort.
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Overheating / Heater Relay Stuck | View Details |
| F4E1 |
Dishwasher does not fill with water; you may hear a humming or clicking, then the cycle cancels; F4E1 or water inlet error appears.
|
Water Inlet Valve Failure | View Details |
| F4E2 |
Dishwasher fills with water but then quickly drains or does not circulate; may show a fill error or low water level fault.
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Improper Water Level / Fill Siphoning | View Details |
| F4E3 |
Dishwasher fills with water but spray arms do not move; dishes remain dirty; F4E3 or wash motor not running error appears.
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Circulation Pump / Wash Motor Failure | View Details |
| F4E4 |
Dishwasher fills but water pressure to spray arms is low; spray arms may not spin; dishes on upper rack remain dirty.
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Low Wash Pressure / Partially Blocked Sump | View Details |
| F5E1 |
Dishwasher door will not latch; cycle will not start; display may show door switch error.
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Door Latch / Door Switch Failure | View Details |
| F5E2 |
Dishwasher door appears closed but the machine intermittently stops mid-cycle as if the door opened; may show door open error.
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Intermittent Door Switch Contact | View Details |
| F6E1 |
Dishwasher does not fill with water; F6E1 or water inlet error appears shortly after starting a cycle.
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No Water Detected | View Details |
| F6E2 |
Dishwasher overfills or shows a water level too high error; may start draining immediately after filling.
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Overfill Condition / Water Level Sensing Fault | View Details |
| F6E3 |
Dishwasher fills but then drains immediately or cycles between fill and drain; may show water level not reached or drain during fill error.
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Fill and Drain Conflict / Siphon or Control Logic Fault | View Details |
| F6E4 |
Dishwasher detects water in the base pan; may show an overfill or float switch error; unit may run drain pump continuously and not start a wash.
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Leak Detected / Float Switch Activated | View Details |
| F7E1 |
Dishwasher does not heat water or dry dishes; F7E1 or heater disabled error appears.
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Heater Circuit Failure | View Details |
| F7E2 |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle with a heating error; water may be warm but not reaching target temperature.
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Insufficient Heating / Slow Temperature Rise | View Details |
| F8E1 |
Dishwasher does not drain; standing water remains in the bottom after cycle; F8E1 or drain error appears.
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Drain Pump or Drain Path Blockage | View Details |
| F8E2 |
Dishwasher drains too slowly; water remains between cycles; may show a partial drain or slow drain error.
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Restricted Drain Flow | View Details |
| F8E4 |
Dishwasher shows an overflow or leak error; base pan float switch is activated; unit may run drain pump continuously.
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Base Pan Leak / Overflow | View Details |
| F9E1 |
Dishwasher drain pump runs longer than normal or times out; F9E1 long drain error appears.
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Long Drain Time | View Details |
| F9E2 |
Dishwasher drain pump does not stop running even when tub is empty; may show a drain or control error.
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Drain Pump Relay Stuck / Control Fault | View Details |
| F9E4 |
Dishwasher reports a diverter or spray zone error; certain spray zones do not operate correctly.
|
Diverter Valve Position Error | View Details |
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Dishes are not getting clean; food remains on plates and glasses after cycle.
|
Poor Wash Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door falls open quickly or will not stay in partially open position.
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Door Hinge or Cable/Spring Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher has a bad odor even after running cycles; smells like mildew or rotten food.
|
Organic Buildup and Poor Drainage | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher interior stays wet; dishes do not dry properly; no heat-related error code.
|
Poor Drying Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaking from bottom front of door; small puddle on floor after cycle.
|
Door Gasket or Lower Door Seal Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaking from underneath; water visible under unit or in base pan; may trip leak float but no code shown.
|
Sump or Hose Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher lower rack not cleaning well; heavy soil remains on bottom rack items.
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Lower Spray Arm or Sump Restriction | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes loud banging or thumping noise during operation, especially at start or drain.
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Water Hammer or Loose Mounting | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noise during wash cycle.
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Foreign Object in Sump or Failing Circulation Pump | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher powers on but shuts off mid-cycle without completing; no specific error code shown.
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Intermittent Power Loss or Overheating Control | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher racks are difficult to slide or bind during movement.
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Rack Roller or Rail Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher runs but never advances to the next cycle stage; appears stuck on wash or drain.
|
Control Board Logic Fault or Sensor Not Updating | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher top rack not cleaning well; lower rack is clean but upper items remain dirty.
|
Upper Spray Arm or Feed Tube Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves in the cabinet during operation.
|
Improper Leveling or Loose Mounting | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher will not start; lights may be on but pressing Start does nothing; no error code displayed.
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Control Lock / Start Sequence / Door Switch Issue | View Details |
| – |
Spots or film on glassware; glasses not sparkling even after cycle.
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Rinse Aid / Final Rinse Issue | View Details |
| – |
White film or cloudy residue on dishes and interior of dishwasher.
|
Hard Water Mineral Deposits / Detergent Residue | View Details |
No matching codes found
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