KitchenAid error codes
KitchenAid dishwashers show two-part codes such as F9 E1, where F is the system and E the specific fault. Models without a display flash the Clean light instead, so 9 flashes, a pause, then 1 flash means F9 E1.
KitchenAid dishwasher codes
| Code | What it means | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| F9E1 | Long drain, not draining | Easy DIY |
| F8E4 | Water detected in the drip tray | Moderate DIY |
| F8E1also H2O | Not detecting water | Easy DIY |
| F6E4 | Water float switch error | Easy DIY |
| F9E2 | Drain motor error | Moderate DIY |
| F8E5 | Water valve stuck open | Technician job |
| F2E1 | Stuck key or control panel error | Easy DIY |
| F7E2 | Wash motor error | Technician job |