{"id":640,"date":"2023-07-22T15:23:28","date_gmt":"2023-07-22T15:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homestuffmag.com\/?p=640"},"modified":"2023-07-22T15:23:28","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T15:23:28","slug":"kitchenaid-dishwasher-diagnostic-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homestuffmag.com\/kitchenaid-dishwasher-diagnostic-mode\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchenaid Dishwasher Diagnostic Mode Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you notice a problem with your Kitchenaid Dishwasher,\u00a0 but you\u2019re having a hard time figuring out what it actually is, the diagnostic mode would help you out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This mode runs a check on the dishwasher and identifies why it is not functioning properly. When done, it will display an error code to indicate the problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we have provided the steps to run the KitchenAid dishwasher diagnostic mode based on your dishwasher model.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-641\" src=\"https:\/\/homestuffmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kitchenaid-dishwasher-diagnostic-mode.jpg\" alt=\"kitchenaid dishwasher diagnostic mode\" width=\"700\" height=\"397\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Kitchenaid Dishwasher Diagnostic Mode Explained<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enter diagnostic mode on certain KitchenAid dishwasher models (such as W10142800B, 8572216, or W10130990C), follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your dishwasher is plugged in but not powered on (standby mode).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find the Heated Dry and Normal cycle buttons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quickly press the Heated Dry button and then the Normal cycle button.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat step 3 by pressing the Heated Dry and Normal buttons in the same order.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within about 6 seconds, the dishwasher should enter service mode.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, for the KitchenAid 8572216 dishwasher, you can also enter service mode by unplugging the thermistor twice after unplugging the user interface.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>To put the KitchenAid KUDD03DT dishwasher into diagnostic mode, follow these steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure the dishwasher is in standby mode.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the &#8216;High Temp Wash&#8217; key six times consecutively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the &#8216;start&#8217; button to initiate service mode.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to complete these steps within a 10-second timeframe, so act quickly. Additionally, ensure that you have clean water in the dishwasher to ensure accurate sensor functionality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some important points to keep in mind when conducting this test:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is an error code, the &#8216;cancel&#8217; LED light will flash. from the display, press any key after the &#8216;Cancel&#8217; LED flashes with an error code. Remember to note down the fault code before clearing it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to pause the sequence during the test, simply open the dishwasher door. To resume the sequence, close the door again.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>To enter diagnostic mode on the KitchenAid W10195615A dishwasher, follow these steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure the dishwasher is in standby mode.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quickly press the first three keys (keys 1, 2, and 3) one after another.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat step 2, pressing the three sets of keys again with a one-second interval between each press.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the three keys one more time to initiate the diagnostic mode. Please note that the dishwasher will only start the test once you close its door. Therefore, make sure to close the door before pressing the cycle keys.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>To activate service mode on the KitchenAid KIDS01EK dishwasher, follow these straightforward steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the dishwasher in standby mode.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quickly press the Rinse-Only and SANI Rinse Keys.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the Rinse-Only and SANI Rinse Keys again in rapid succession to enter diagnostic mode.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow the dishwasher some time to display any error code.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>To activate service mode on the KitchenAid 8537797 dishwasher, follow these simple steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure the dishwasher is in standby mode.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the High-Temp Scrub button.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortly after, press the Air Dry switch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press both the High-Temp Scrub and Air Dry buttons once more. Please note that you can substitute High-Temp Scour or Power Scour for High-Temp Scrub, and Energy Saver Dry or No Heat for Air Dry. The dishwasher will enter service mode regardless of which option you choose. In addition, you can initiate the diagnostic by pressing SANI Rinse and Air Dry instead of High-Temp Scrub and Air Dry. If SANI Rinse is not available, press Energy Saver Dry or No Heat Dry.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For diagnostic purposes on the KitchenAid KUDR245EWH5 dishwasher, follow these steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure the dishwasher is in standby mode.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While in standby mode, press both the High-Temp Wash and Energy Saver Dry buttons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat the action of pressing both buttons within a time frame of 10 seconds. Also, you can press the High-Temp Wash button three times consecutively, as long as all actions are completed within 10 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>KitchenAid Dishwasher Error Codes &amp; Fixes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>All Cycle Buttons or Options Flashing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0 The dishwasher door is not properly closed.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommendation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Close the dishwasher door securely and reset it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Flashing Clean Light<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Water supply is disconnected, the float is stuck, or there are excessive suds.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommendation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Check the water supply connection, press down on the float, reduce detergent usage, and reset the dishwasher.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Control Lock (Red Indicator):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Control Lock is activated.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommendation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Disable Control Lock by pressing and holding the buttons for 3 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Blinking\/Flashing Lights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The dishwasher door is open, there is a power disruption, or Delay Start is enabled.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommendation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Close the dishwasher door, ensure power is uninterrupted, and disable Delay Start. Reset the dishwasher afterward.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Flashing Rinse-Only Light<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Some keys are stuck.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommendation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Gently press the stuck keys to release them and reset the dishwasher.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Flashing Sanitize Light<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Dishes were not properly sanitized (incorrect temperature).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommendation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Set the sanitization temperature to at least 49\u00b0C\/120\u00b0F and reset the dishwasher.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>F1E1\/CODE 1-1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0 A relay is stuck.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommendation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Reset the dishwasher, and if the problem persists, replace the Electronic Control Board (ECB).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>F1E2\/CODE 1\u20132<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Faulty ECB memory.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommendation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Reset the dishwasher.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>F2E1\/2-1, F3E1\/3-1, or F383\/3-3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A control panel key is stuck or faulty.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommendation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Check the control panel buttons for any stuck keys. If buttons are faulty, seek professional assistance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>F4E3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The dishwasher needs to be reset.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommendation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Reset the dishwasher.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>F2E2 (CODE 2-2):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The dishwasher needs to be reset.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommendation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Reset the dishwasher.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>F6E3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Excessive suds or incorrect detergent usage.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommendation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Use the correct detergent and avoid using too much of it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>F6E4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The dishwasher is not leveled properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommendation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensure the dishwasher is leveled correctly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>F10E5\/FAE5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The current cycle has completed.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommendation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cancel the ongoing cycle and start a new one.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>F6E1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The dishwasher does not start.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommendation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Reset the dishwasher.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>F8E4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Incorrect dishwasher installation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommendation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Review the installation instructions to ensure proper installation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>F8E5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Drain sequence issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommendation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Turn on the dishwasher&#8217;s water supply or power off the dishwasher.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>CODE H2O<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Water supply has failed.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommendation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Check the water supply tube for proper connection and remove any kinks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you notice a problem with your Kitchenaid Dishwasher,\u00a0 but you\u2019re having a hard time figuring out what it actually is, the diagnostic mode would help you out.\u00a0 This mode runs a check on the dishwasher and identifies why it is not functioning properly. When done, it will display an error code to indicate the problem.\u00a0 In this guide, we have provided the steps to run the KitchenAid dishwasher diagnostic mode based on your dishwasher model. Kitchenaid Dishwasher Diagnostic Mode Explained To enter diagnostic mode on certain KitchenAid dishwasher models (such as W10142800B, 8572216, or W10130990C), follow these steps: Make <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":641,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/homestuffmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kitchenaid-dishwasher-diagnostic-mode.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/homestuffmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/640"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/homestuffmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/homestuffmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homestuffmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homestuffmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=640"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/homestuffmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/640\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":642,"href":"https:\/\/homestuffmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/640\/revisions\/642"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homestuffmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/641"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/homestuffmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=640"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homestuffmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=640"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homestuffmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=640"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}