Solution for any Kenmore Dishwasher Error Code

To gain access to the pump, the bottom panel must be removed. There is a draincock that can be unscrewed, but be aware that this may cause a stream of water that will reveal small objects obstructing the drain.

Disconnect the dishwasher from the power supply. Wait for 5 minutes. Reconnect the appliance to the power supply. If the code reappears, check the control unit wiring for damage. If damaged wires are found, fix the connection. According to the technical data sheet, take the required resistance readings of each component connected to the electronic control unit. Remove the bottom panel of the dishwasher to access the technical documentation. Replace any damaged components. If all parts and wires are in place and working properly, the electronic control unit needs to be replaced. Request Service

Disconnect the dishwasher power supply. Wait for 5 minutes. Reconnect the appliance to the power supply. Replace the main electronic control unit if the code reappears after the power supply is restored. Request Service

Check the response of each button on the control panel after pressing all the buttons. Unplug the dishwasher from the power supply and disconnect the wiring harness from the control panel as soon as you realize that one or more buttons do not work. Put the door back in place, but with the user interface cable harness disconnected. Do not close the door. Reconnect the dishwasher to the mains again and allow the electronic control unit to run for at least 7 seconds. Then close the door. The drain pump no longer recognizes the stuck buttons and starts because the user interface wiring harness is no longer connected to the electronic control unit. In this case, replace the user interface control unit. Replace the main electronic control unit if you do not hear any sounds made by the drain pump. It is defective because even when the user interface control unit is turned off, it continues to detect stuck buttons. Request Service

The thermistor measures the water temperature, and the OWI sensor (optical water indicator) looks for particles in the water. Disconnect the dishwasher power supply from the mains. Check the wiring that connects the thermistor and OWI sensor to the main electronic control unit. If the cable harness is damaged, repair it or purchase a new one. If all wires are in good condition, a new OWI thermistor/sensor is required. Request Service

Disconnect the dishwasher power supply from the mains. Check the wiring that connects the thermistor and OWI sensor to the main electronic control unit. If the cable harness is damaged, repair it or purchase a new one. If all wires are in good condition, a new OWI thermistor/sensor is required. Request Service

To turn off the power, disconnect the dishwasher from the mains. Check the cable harness that connects to the circulation pump and secure any exposed wires. Replace the cable harness if it is damaged. Replace the circulation pump and drive assembly if all wires are working properly. Replace the primary electronic control unit if the problem persists. Request Service

If the dishwasher door does not close within 4 seconds of pressing the Start/Rinse button or if the door lock assembly is defective, this error number appears on the display. When starting the wash cycle, close the door within four seconds of pressing the Start/Rinse button. If the cycle fails to start and the same fault code appears, the door switch must be replaced. To turn off the power, disconnect the dishwasher from the mains. With the door removed, check the door switch wiring. If any wires are loose, reattach them or, if the cable harness is damaged, replace it completely. If the wiring is good, the door latch assembly must be replaced. Request Service

Between washing cycles, the main electronic control unit controls the activation of the door switch. The dishwasher will not start the next cycle if it has not been activated. Stop the cycle if you have not opened the door after the previous cycle. Open the door, close it again and repeat the process. This should fix the problem. If the wash cycle does not start, the door switch may be broken and needs to be replaced. To simulate the door opening process, unplug the dishwasher from the socket and then plug it back in. If the wash cycle starts without problems, the door switch is broken and the door latch assembly needs to be replaced. Request Service

Check the area under the dishwasher overflow float. Remove any objects that may be stuck there. The highest position of the overflow float prevents the dishwasher from filling with water. To stop the power supply and close the water tap, disconnect the dishwasher from the mains. Disconnect the water supply line from the dishwasher inlet valve and remove it. Make sure that the filter mesh is clean. If the mesh is clogged, replace the water valve. The dishwasher water valve body may be blocked by clogging debris and may not close. Place the hose tip of the dishwasher in any container and open the water supply tap to check if the water flows freely through the hose in case the filter gruel is clean. Check the water supply system to see if water is flowing into the container. Check the wires leading to the water inlet valve if the water flows normally. If the cable harness is damaged, replace it completely or reconnect all loose wires. If the primary electronic control unit or water inlet valve is in perfect working condition, the cable harness must be replaced. Request Service

To turn off the power supply, unplug the dishwasher from the mains. Remove the toe panel and the lower front access panel. Inspect the wires that are connected to the water inlet valve. Any disconnected cables must be reconnected. Replace the entire cable harness if it is damaged. Check the resistance of the water inlet valve with a multimeter to ensure that all wiring is in excellent condition. The resistance value at the water inlet valve should be close to 1,400 ohms. Replace the water inlet valve if the resistance exceeds the required limits. Replace the primary electronic control unit if the problem persists. Request Service

Check if there is a lot of foam in the water. Drain the dishwasher and stop the wash cycle if there is a lot of foam in the water. The pump will remove the water within 3 minutes. If the pump cannot remove the water, scoop it out by hand using a cloth or a water vacuum cleaner. Carefully check the detergent dispenser for damage and replace it if you find any. When washing in the dishwasher, add only special detergents designed for dishwashers. Conventional dishwashing detergents produce more soap suds if you use them in the dishwasher. Check if the water level in the dishwasher tub is sufficient and if the soap suds are within the expected range. Air in the drain pump may be the result of a low water level. The water level is correct if it reaches the bottom of the mushroom-shaped float. Once you have determined that the water level is lower, check for bowls or other containers in the tub. They may hold residual water because they accidentally tipped into it during the wash cycle. Put the dishes back on the rack and make sure they are securely fastened. If there are no dishes in the dishwasher basin, it means that the low water level is caused by the inlet valve being closed. Disconnect the dishwasher from the mains to stop the power supply and close the water system tap. Disconnect the water line from the dishwasher inlet valve and remove it. Make sure that the filter mesh is clean. If the mesh is clogged, replace the water valve. The dishwasher water valve body may be blocked by debris resulting from a clog and will not be able to close or open. Place the tip of the dishwasher hose in any container and open the water supply tap to see if water flows freely through the hose and if the filter is clean. Check the water supply system to see if water is flowing into the container. Check the wires leading to the water inlet valve if the water is flowing normally. If the cable harness is damaged, replace it completely or reconnect all loose wires. The water inlet valve needs to be replaced if the wiring harness is not working properly. Request Service

Check the area beneath the dishwasher overflow float. Remove any objects that may be stuck there. The float switch may open due to a faulty water inlet valve. If the water inlet valve does not close in time, water will continue to pour into the dishwasher and the float switch will trip. Check if the water inlet valve is working. If necessary, replace it with a new one. An error code may also indicate a float switch malfunction. To turn off the power and check the float switch overflow resistance, disconnect the dishwasher from the mains. The float switch is in good working order if your meter reads 0 ohms when the dishwasher tank is empty or nearly empty. The float switch needs to be replaced if the resistance registers infinite values. Request Service

After disconnecting the dishwasher from the power supply, check the wires connecting the flow meter and the salt sensor for the water softener. Repair any damaged wires and reconnect them if necessary. Check the cables connecting the water softener salt sensor to the main electrical control system. Reconnect any bare wires that have become disconnected if you find them. Repair any damaged wires and reconnect them if necessary. Replace the flow meter if the wires are in good condition. Request Service

Check the wires connecting the main electronic control unit and the water softener regeneration valve by disconnecting the dishwasher from the mains. Reconnect any loose wires and, if necessary, fix the damaged ones. Through the wires connecting the valve circuit to the primary electronic control unit, check the resistance of the regeneration valve circuit using a multimeter. The multimeter reading range should be between 890 and 1,090 ohms. Replace the main electronic control unit if the resistance is within the expected ranges because it cannot read the regeneration valve circuit. Check the resistance of the regeneration valve directly if the meter shows infinite resistance. If the multimeter shows infinite resistance, the water softener tank assembly must be replaced. Check the cable harness and repair or replace it if the multimeter shows 890 to 1090 ohms directly at the regeneration valve. If the cable harness is broken, the multimeter will show infinite resistance in the regeneration valve circuit. Request Service

If there is any damage, inspect the heating element and replace it. Disconnect the dishwasher from the mains and check the wirings that connect the main electronic control unit with the heating element to see if they are in working condition. Reconnect any exposed loose wires as soon as possible. If you see damage to the wire harness, replace it. The heating element has to be replaced if the cable harness is completely functional. Request Service

Dishwasher should be turned off for at least 5 minutes. The primary electronic control unit needs to be replaced if the error code still appears after power has been restored. Request Service

Unplug the dishwasher from the mains. Examine the drain hose and clear it of any obstructions you find. Check the wirings connecting the drain pump and the main electronic control unit to see whether the hose and the rest of the drain channel are clear. Reconnect any loose wires you find if you find any. If the wire is seriously harmed, replace it. Otherwise, the drain pump needs to be replaced if the electrical connection is sound. Request Service

To turn off the power supply, disconnect the dishwasher from the mains. Check the wiring between the main electronic control unit and the drain pump. Attach any disconnected wires if you find them. If the wire is seriously damaged, replace it. Otherwise, if the electrical connection is good, the drain pump must be replaced. Request Service

To turn off the power, unplug the dishwasher from the mains. Check the wirings between the main electronic control unit and the drain pump. Reconnect any loose wires you find if you find any. If the wiring is sound, check the drain pump for debris and remove it if necessary because it can be blocking the impeller and preventing it from spinning. If the drain pump is clean, the drain pump itself has to be replaced. Request Service

The disc deciding whether to direct water through the upper spray arm or the lower spray arm is controlled by the diverter drive. The main electronic control unit receives signals from the diverter drive, which also tracks the position of the diverter disc. To turn off the power, unplug the dishwasher from the mains. The diverter drive cable harness should be examined. Reconnect any loose wires you find if you find any. If the wire is seriously damaged, replace it. The diverter drive needs to be replaced if the wiring is in good shape since it is unable to communicate position indications to the primary electronic control unit. Call a professional if you are unsure about how to proceed. Request Service

There is a diverter relay built into the main electronic control unit. If it seems to be damaged, unplug the dishwasher from the mains. The main electronic control unit needs to be replaced. Request Service

Remove the lowest dishwasher spray arm and all dish racks. Remove the water supply hose and TurboZone manifold. You can find the bypass disc when you remove the pump outlet. Replace it or install a new bypass disk if it is damaged or clouded. Request Service

Examine the area surrounding the lower spray arm and remove anything obstructing it. To turn off the power, unplug the dishwasher from the mains. Check the lower spray arm drive cable harness. It is a component of this dishwasher’s diverter drive. Reconnect any loose wires you find if you find any. If the cable harness is seriously damaged, replace it. Replace both the lower spray arm drive and the diverter drive if the wiring is functional. Request Service

To turn off the power, unplug the dishwasher from the mains. Take the door panel apart and look at the wiring that connects the detergent dispenser to the main electrical control unit. Request Service

To turn off the power, unplug the dishwasher from the mains. Check the cabling that connects the drying fan to the main electrical control unit. If you notice any loose wires, reattach them or, if the cable harness is seriously damaged, replace it entirely. The drying fan has to be replaced if the cable harness is in good condition. Request Service