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KitchenAid Dishwasher error codes

Current records for this brand and appliance type, grouped by verified code pages and common symptom patterns.

Coverage status

Published records3

Latest update2026-06-24

Source confidenceofficial

Display-code format

KitchenAid dishwasher sources publish compact F#E# labels such as F8E4, F9E1, and F6E4. Models without a digital display may communicate groups through flashing lights, so retain both counts and their order when recording the code.

Official display-code reference · Verified 2026-07-22

Common themes

float switchleak warninglong drainnot drainingoverfill warningstanding water

These themes help you choose the closest code record, but they are not a diagnosis by themselves.

Before checking a code

Match the exact brand, appliance type, and display code first. Stop if there is water near electrical parts, burning smell, or any visible damage.

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Codes

F8E4Error code

This code commonly points to water detected in the drip tray or a related float/leak condition.

F9E1Error code

Manufacturer guidance usually ties F9E1 to a long drain or dishwasher not-draining condition.

F6E4Error code

Usually indicates a water float switch condition, often related to leveling or overfill detection.