KitchenAid Dishwasher Diagnostic Codes – KDFM404KPS0
Activating KitchenAid Dishwasher Diagnostic Codes Service Mode
KitchenAid dishwasher diagnostic codes.
- 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
Momentary Press:
1st Button: Activates user interface test.
2nd Button: Activates service test cycle.
3rd Button: Displays next error code.
Hold for 5 seconds:
3rd Button: Clears error code history.
- 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