Kenmore Dishwasher F8E1 Error Code

A slow drain is what F8E1 (8-1) reports on Kenmore dishwashers. It appears on the HE and Elite HE series, the Global HE and the MicroClean HE; where there is no digital display, expect the Clean light to flash instead.

Manual steps, HE, Elite HE and Global HE

1. Shut off power to the dishwasher, then shut off the water.
2. Check the drain path for an obstruction.
3. With the path clear, check the wiring on the drain pump.
4. Intact wiring means the drain pump is replaced.

Manual steps, MicroClean HE

Unplug the dishwasher so it has no electrical power. Look along the drain path and remove whatever is blocking it. Then examine the wiring between the drain pump and the electronic control board: reconnect loose wires, replace the harness if damaged, and replace the pump only when the wiring is intact.

Related codes

• F8E2: drain pump electrical problem
• F9E1: long drain
• F8E4: water in the base

Kenmore dishwasher service in Los Angeles

Kenmore dishwasher service in Los Angeles starts with a call to (310) 554-8899. Have the code, the model number and a note of what you already tried ready when you phone. More about the visit is on the Kenmore dishwasher service page.

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