KitchenAid Dishwasher Diagnostic Mode [6 Ways to Run]

I can’t emphasise enough on this fact that dealing with the issues of electrical appliances is not at all easy. One should possess strong or intermediate technical skills in order to have enough troubleshooting knowledge. Sometimes it is okay to not know about any error but this can’t always be the case. Today’s topic of discussion would be “KitchenAid Dishwasher Diagnostic Mode”.

KitchenAid Dishwasher Diagnostic Mode – Overview

Depending on various models, every dishwasher has a different method for everything. Suppose you come across an error, it is new for you and you have no idea what to do. The ideal way to overcome this issue would be to run a diagnostic mode. Now you would be wondering how to do this, let me break it down for you.

• Press “Heated Dry” + “Normal” (Twice)
• Press “High Temperature Wash” (6 Times) + “Start” (Once)
• Press the following keys (Thrice): 1, 2 and 3
• Press “Rinse Only” and “SANI” (Twice)
• Press “High Temperature Scrub” + “Air Dry” (Twice)
• Press “High Temperature Wash” + “Energy Saver Dry” (Twice)

KitchenAid Dishwasher Diagnostic Mode – For Different Models:

In this section, I will be explaining “How to enter the diagnostic mode” on different KitchenAid dishwasher models.

1. For KitchenAid W10142800B, or 8572216 or W10130990C Dishwashers

KitchenAid dishwashers of models W10142800B, 8572216 and W10130990C will enter the diagnostic mode by following the below-mentioned steps.

• Keep your dishwasher plugged in but have its power OFF (standby)
• Look for the following two buttons; “Heated Dry” and “Normal”
• Press these two buttons in sequence (Twice)

OR

• Unplug the user interface of your dishwasher
• Unplug its thermistor twice

This whole process will consume 5 – 6 seconds so make sure you are quick enough.

2. For KitchenAid KUDD03DT Dishwashers:

If you own a KitchenAid dishwasher of model KUDD03DT then you would have to perform the following steps.

• Have your dishwasher on standby mode
• Press the “High Temperature Wash” button 6 times
• Search for the “Start” button and press it once

Essential instructions

• In case of an error, the cancel LED light flashes
• Note down the error code before pressing any key after the LED light flashes
• Make sure the dishwasher door is kept closed
• Run the test with clean water

As an expert, I would definitely suggest you follow these instructions.

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3. For KitchenAid W10195615A Dishwashers:

To enter the diagnostic mode on KitchenAid dishwasher W10195615A, consider the below steps.

•       Make sure you have your dishwasher on standby mode
•       Press the following sequence of keys thrice: 1, 2 and 3
•       Have a pause of 1 second between the presses

The dishwasher door should be closed otherwise the test will not run.

4. For KitchenAid KIDS01EK Dishwashers:

You can enter the diagnostic mode on KitchenAid KIDS01EK dishwasher through the following steps.

• Have your dishwasher on standby mode
• Press “Rinse Only” and “SANI Rinse” twice to enter the diagnostic mode
• Wait for the error to be displayed

5. For KitchenAid 8537797 Dishwashers

For entering the diagnostic mode on KitchenAid 8537793 dishwasher, follow the below steps.

• Bring your dishwasher to standby mode
• Now press the “High Temperature Scrub” and “Air Dry” buttons
• Again press the two buttons

OR

• Press “SANI Rinse” + “Air Dry”

OR

• Press “Energy Saver Dry” + “Air Dry”

OR

• Press “No Heat Dry” + “Air Dry”

Alternative buttons

• Press “High Temperature Scour” or “Power Scour” instead of “High Temperature Scrub”
• Press “Energy Saver Dry” or “No Heat” instead of “Air Dry”

6. For KitchenAid KUDR245EWH5 Dishwashers

Owning a KitchenAid KUDR245EWH5 dishwasher will let you enter the diagnostic mode by following the below steps.

• Turn ON the standby mode of your dishwasher
• Press “High Temperature Wash” and “Energy Saver Dry”
• Again press the two keys in sequence

OR

• Press “High Temperature Wash” button three times

After entering the diagnostic mode on your KitchenAid dishwasher (depending upon its model), you will come across various error displays. The interpretation of these errors is very important so I have prepared a table for this cause.

Error	Meaning	Fix
All cycle buttons flashing	Unlatched door	Shut the dishwasher door Reset the dishwasher
Clean light flashing	Insufficient or no water supply Excess suds	Ensure the presence of a connected water supply Minimise the amount of detergent Reset the dishwasher
Control lock light	Enabled control lock	Press the button thrice to disable the lock
Blinking lights	Open door Interrupted power Delay start enabled	Shut the door Ensure sufficient power supply Disable the “Delay start” option Reset the dishwasher
Rinse-only light flashing	Stuck keys	Press the stuck keys to release them
Sanitise light flashing	Incorrect sanitization temperature	Set the sanitization temperature at 49 degrees Celsius
F1E1/CODE 1-1	Stuck relay	Reset the dishwasher and if it doesn’t work, replace the ECB
F1E2/CODE 1– 2	Bad ECB memory	Reset the dishwasher
F2E1/2-1, F3E1/3-1, or F383/3-3	Stuck or damaged control panel key	Check the control panel buttons to release them If they are faulty, call an expert
F4E3	Dishwasher needs resetting	Reset the dishwasher
F2E2 (CODE 2-2)	Dishwasher needs resetting	Reset the dishwasher
F6E3	Excess suds or wrong detergent	Use the correct detergent type Don’t use too much detergent
F6E4	Unlevelled dishwasher	Properly level the dishwasher
F10E5/FAE5	Completed cycle	Cancel an existing process and start a new one
F6E1	The dishwasher won’t start	Reset the dishwasher
F8E4	Incorrect dishwasher installation	Revisit the installation instructions to ensure the dishwasher was correctly installed
F8E5	Drain sequence	Turn on the dishwasher’s water supply or power off the dishwasher
CODE H2O	Failed water supply	Ensure the water supply tube is connected and free from kinks

How to reset KitchenAid dishwashers?

There are three approaches to perform a reset on your KitchenAid dishwasher.

Basic reset

In the table above, most of the error fixes require a simple reset.

•       Turn OFF the circuit breaker
•       Unplug the dishwasher
•       Wait for about 5 – 10 minutes
•       Turn ON the circuit breaker
•       Re-plug the dishwasher

2. Control Panel Reset:

For a control panel reset.

•       Find the “Dry” and “High Temperature” Buttons
•       Press them 5 – 10 times
•       Make sure the dishwasher door is closed firmly

3. Cycle Reset:

For a cycle reset.

•       Find “Drain” or “Cancel” button
•       Keep them pressed for a few seconds
•       As soon as the current cycle stops
•       Start a new cycle

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find the error code on my KitchenAid dishwasher?

The easiest way to find error codes on your KitchenAid dishwasher is through a diagnostic mode. You can determine the error and find its relevant fix in the manual.

What is the most common problem with a KitchenAid dishwasher?

The most common problem that you will encounter with a KitchenAid dishwasher is the presence of clogged drains and insufficient water flow.

Conclusion:

In a nutshell, the role of a KitchenAid dishwasher diagnostic mode is to determine various errors. The information fetched during this process would be valuable enough to troubleshoot the error. In my opinion, it is a really handy method to know about unknown error codes.