KitchenAid Dishwasher Diagnostic Codes – KDFM404KPS0

ACTIVATING SERVICE DIAGNOSTIC MODE

• Press any 3 keys (except Delay, or Cancel) in the sequence 1 -2-3, 1 -2-3, 1 -2-3 with no more than 1 second between key presses. All LED’s will illuminate if successful.
• Press key 2 and shut the door to start the Service Diagnostics cycle.
• Invoking Service Diagnostics clears all status and last run information from memory and restores defaults. It also forces the next cycle to be a sensor calibration cycle.
• All LEDs turn on immediately upon receiving entry sequence (even if door is open) as a display test. A tone may play depending on the model.

User Interface Test

• All LEDs remain on. Tone is played for each key pressed. Service Test Cycle
• To rapid advance 1 step at a time, press the Start/Resume key. Rapid advance may skip sensor checks as some checks require 2 complete intervals.

NOTE: The Diagnostic cycle will pause when the door is opened and resume when closed. No Start/Resume key press required to resume.

Error Code History Display

• Most recently detected error code is displayed first.
• Press 3rd key to advance to next error code stored. 3 tones are played when the end of the error code history has been reached.

Exit Procedure

• The service diagnostic mode will timeout after 5 minutes of user inactivity.
• Press Cancel key to exit service diagnostic mode.
• Service diagnostic mode will be cancelled if AC power is removed from the appliance.

SERVICE DIAGNOSTIC MODE MENU TABLE

• F1E1 – Control: ACU Failure
• F1E2 – Control: MCU Failure
• F2E1 – User Interface: Stuck Key
• F3E1 – Thermistor/OWi: Open or Short
• F3E2 – Thermistor/OWi: Failed Calibration
• F4E2 – Heater: Open, unplugged, or failed relay
• F4E3 – Heater: Relay shorted or heater failed
• F5E1 – Door Switch: Door Stuck Open
• F5E2 – Door Switch: Door Stuck Closed
• F6E1 – User Interface: No response from ACU
• F7E1 – Wash Motor: Motor Not Running
• F7E2 – Variable Speed Wash Motor Failure
• F8E1 – Inlet Water: No Water I Tap Closed
• F8E2 – Inlet Water: Fill Valve Electrical Problem
• F8E3 – Very Low Water/Suds/Air in Pump
• F8E4 – Overfill / Float Switch Open
• F8E5 – Inlet Water: Fill Valve Stuck On
• F8E6 – Flow Meter Failed
• F9E1 – Draining: Product Not Draining
• F9E2 – Draining: Drain Motor Electrical Problem
• F9E4 – Tub Light Failure
• F10E1, FAE1 – Dispenser Electrical Problem
• F10E2, FAE2 – Vent Wax Motor Electrical Problem
• F10E3, FAE3 – Drying Fan Error
• F10E4, FAE4 – Diverter Cannot Find Positions
• F10E5, FAE5 – Diverter Leak Detected