Kenmore Dishwasher Error Codes
Kenmore 665-series dishwashers use F-codes for drain, fill, heat, and UI communication faults.
General troubleshooting
Try these checks before opening a specific error code page—they resolve many Kenmore dishwasher faults without parts.
- 1Clean filter and sump area
- 2Dry base pan after leak codes
- 3Verify drain hose high loop
- 4Reseat ribbon cable at door if F11
- 5Run hot water at sink before start
Common symptoms
Owners often search for a code after noticing one of these issues on their Kenmore dishwasher:
- F2E4 leak in base on 665.13222K900
- F9E1 long fill
- F15 heating element fault—cold dishes
- F11 UI communication error
- Grinding at drain
All Kenmore dishwasher error codes
| Code | What it means | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| F10 | Vent fan not operatingF10 means the drying vent fan did not start when commanded. Kenmore dishwashers with a vent fan use it to pull moist air out during the dry phase—F10 leaves dishes wet and may trip related heat faults. | View fix → |
| F11 | Touchpad cannot talk to main controlF11 means the touchpad user interface lost communication with the main control board inside the door. The display may freeze or alternate between F11 and blank segments. | View fix → |
| F12 | Detergent dispenser not openingF12 means the detergent dispenser did not open during the wash step. Dishes may come out greasy when the main wash detergent never entered the tub. | View fix → |
| F13 | Main control EEPROM errorF13 means the main electronic control failed its EEPROM memory verification. Cycle programs cannot load reliably and the dishwasher may not start any cycle. | View fix → |
| F14 | Touchpad membrane failureF14 means the touchpad membrane or button panel failed self-test. Button presses may not register or the panel may report multiple keys at once. | View fix → |
| F15 | Heating element circuit faultF15 means the heating element circuit did not draw expected current during heat step. Wash water stays cold and the dry phase fails on Kenmore 665 dishwashers. | View fix → |
| F16 | Door switch not closedF16 means the door switch circuit reads open when the control expects the door to be latched. The dishwasher will not fill or run wash steps until the switch confirms closure. | View fix → |
| F2 | Leak detected in base panF2 on Whirlpool-built Kenmore dishwashers (665.xxxxx) means water reached the base pan and tripped the anti-flood float switch. The control stops filling and may run the drain pump continuously. | View fix → |
| F3 | Water temperature sensor faultF3 means the tub water thermistor is reading abnormally—open or shorted. Kenmore 665 dishwashers use this NTC near the heating element to regulate wash and dry temperatures. | View fix → |
| F4 | Wash motor not runningF4 means the main wash motor did not start or did not reach expected speed. Spray arms will not rotate and dishes stay dirty after the wash phase times out. | View fix → |
| F5 | Turbidity sensor faultF5 means the turbidity or soil sensor in the sump reported an invalid reading. Auto-wash cycles on newer Kenmore 665 models use this sensor to adjust cycle length based on water clarity. | View fix → |
| F6 | Water inlet valve not fillingF6 means the dishwasher did not fill with water within the allowed time. The inlet valve never opened or household pressure was too low for the fill step. | View fix → |
| F7 | Flow meter not detecting waterF7 means the flow meter turbine did not pulse when the inlet valve opened. The control uses this sensor to verify water is actually entering the tub—not just that the valve coil energized. | View fix → |
| F8 | Drain pump not removing waterF8 means the drain pump ran but water remained in the tub after the drain timeout. Standing water at the end of a cycle or cancel/drain triggers this code on Kenmore 665 dishwashers. | View fix → |
| F9 | Diverter motor not switching sprayF9 means the diverter motor that routes water between upper and lower spray arms did not reach the commanded position. One rack may get no spray during the affected portion of the cycle. | View fix → |
15 codes documented with causes, fixes, and affected models.