KitchenAid · Dishwasher
F8 E4 error-code guide
The dishwasher detected water in the drip tray or leak-protection area on a supported model.
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Published KitchenAid dishwasher guides
This hub contains 15 published guides for select KitchenAid dishwasher error codes. Coverage is intentionally limited and does not include all codes or models.
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Each card links to a guide that separates the detected condition from possible causes, preliminary checks, limitations, and service boundaries.
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F9 E1 error-code guide
The dishwasher reports a long-drain or not-draining condition.
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H2O error-code guide
The dishwasher is not detecting the expected water supply during fill.
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F6 E3 error-code guide
The dishwasher sensing system detected excessive suds.
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F7 E2 error-code guide
The dishwasher control detected a wash-motor error condition.
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F6 E1 error-code guide
The dishwasher reports a user-interface or main-control error condition.
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F4 E3 error-code guide
The dishwasher control detected a heating error condition.
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FA E5 / F10 E5 error-code guide
The dishwasher detected a diverter-leak condition on a supported model.
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F1 E1 error-code guide
The dishwasher control reports a control-module fault condition.
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F1 E2 / F2 E2 error-code guide
The dishwasher reports a main-control communication error on a supported model.
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F3 E2 error-code guide
The dishwasher reports a thermistor or OWI sensor fault condition.
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F4 E2 error-code guide
The dishwasher control detected a heating-system fault condition.
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F6 E4 error-code guide
The dishwasher reports a water-float-switch condition on a supported model.
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F8 E5 error-code guide
The dishwasher reports that the fill valve is stuck open on a supported model.
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F9 E2 error-code guide
The dishwasher reports a drain-motor error condition.
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