A plain-language snapshot of nE for Kenmore Dishwasher — confirm the model series before you act.
Written by
Lena Hart Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
Content statusVerified
Error codenE
ApplianceDishwasher
Quick answer
nE is a diverter motor failure on Kenmore dishwashers whose model numbers begin 722.146.
Model compatibility
Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so nE 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
Diverter motor failure.
nE on a Kenmore dishwasher stands for diverter motor failure, and the manual lists it for model numbers beginning 722.146.
What to look at first
Unplug the dishwasher, then inspect the wire harness connections on the diverter motor and on the diverter position switch. Any loose wire should be reconnected.
What a technician checks next
With a multimeter, the technician measures resistance through the diverter motor, and then through the diverter position switch with its plunger pushed in and again extended. An open reading on the motor means a new diverter motor. A switch that reads the same in both positions is not detecting diverter position and is replaced.
Need a hand with nE in Los Angeles? Phone (310) 554-8899 about Kenmore dishwasher repair, and have the code, your model number and a note about the connections you checked.
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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