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.