A plain-language snapshot of F6E4 (6-4) for Kenmore Dishwasher — confirm the model series before you act.
Written by
Lena Hart Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
Content statusVerified
Error codeF6E4 (6-4)
ApplianceDishwasher
Quick answer
F6E4 on a Kenmore dishwasher means the overfill float switch is open; check for a stuck float or item under it.
Model compatibility
Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F6E4 (6-4) may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What thiscode means
The float switch is open.
F6E4 says the float switch is open. The listing covers Kenmore HE and Kenmore Elite HE dishwashers with a digital display, the Global HE and the MicroClean HE; display-less models flash the Clean light as 6-4.
Checks you can start
See whether the overfill float switch is stuck, or whether an item is stuck under the float, and remove anything in the way. Also check that the inlet water fill valve shuts off the water supply properly when the dishwasher is off.
Further causes in the manual
A water inlet valve stuck open keeps the dishwasher filling constantly, which trips the float switch; that valve is then replaced. A third cause is a defective float switch. With the dishwasher unplugged, a technician checks resistance through the switch: near 0 ohms with the tub empty or nearly empty is normal, and infinite resistance means the float switch is replaced.
Related codes
F6E2 is a failed inlet valve, F6E3 is suds or air in the pump, and F6E1 is a no-fill condition.
Service for your Kenmore dishwasher
When F6E4 will not clear, our Los Angeles team handles Kenmore dishwasher repair. Ring (310) 554-8899 with the model number and a short list of what you have tried.
Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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