Kenmore Dishwasher AE Error Code

AE is the water leak code on Kenmore dishwashers with model numbers beginning 722.146. Some of these models show E1 for the same fault, and the manual lists the two together.

What sets off AE

Water that runs into the base of the cabinet can trip the flood switch and bring up the code. So can an unusually high circulation pump speed caused by a low water level in the tub.

Steps from the manual

1. Unplug the dishwasher and shut off the water supply.
2. Look for water in the base of the cabinet.
3. If water is there, find and repair the cause. It could come from the water fill line, water inlet guide, drain pump, drain hose, door seals or sump.
4. After the repair, remove the water from the cabinet base.
5. If the code appears and the base is dry, the flood switch and its wiring are tested with a multimeter. That test is technician work.
6. If those tests come back normal, the manual blames the high pump speed from a low water level. Check how the drain hose is installed, because water can siphon out of the dishwasher when the hose is set up wrong, and follow the installation guide.

Other dishwasher codes

• C4 reports an overfilled dishwasher; it belongs to a different dishwasher series.
• C3 reports that the dishwasher will not drain.

Kenmore dishwasher service in Los Angeles

A leak should be dealt with quickly, so call (310) 554-8899 for Kenmore dishwasher repair in Los Angeles if AE returns after you have checked the cabinet base. Keep the model number handy, plus the code and what you already tried.

Source: Kenmore 722 series dishwasher error codes (722.146)