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Kenmore Dishwasher Sanitized light blinks at end of cycle

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Error code overview

A plain-language snapshot of Sanitized light blinks at end of cycle for Kenmore Dishwasher — confirm the model series before you act.

Lena Hart Written by Lena Hart Appliance Repair Content Specialist Published October 20, 2026

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Error code Sanitized light blinks at end of cycle
Appliance Dishwasher
Quick answer

A blinking Sanitized light at the end of a cycle on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite 665 dishwashers means the control could not confirm sanitation water temperature.

Model compatibility

Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so Sanitized light blinks at end of cycle 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 this code means

The control could not confirm the sanitation water temperature was achieved.

This is a light pattern, not a display code. On Kenmore and Kenmore Elite 665 model dishwashers, a Sanitized light that blinks at the end of the cycle means the control could not confirm that the sanitation water temperature was reached.

Why the manual says it happens

During a sanitation cycle the heating element must stay on for 10 minutes, and the water must reach 150 degrees. Incoming water below 120 degrees may keep the element from getting the water to 150. Incoming water above 150 degrees may keep the element from staying on for the full 10 minutes. Either way the light can blink.

What to check

  1. Check the temperature of the incoming water.
  2. If it is within range, look at the heating element for damage.
  3. Replace the heating element if it is damaged or does not heat.

Related codes

  • HE: heating failure.
  • tE: thermistor (temperature sensor) failure.

Kenmore dishwasher service in Los Angeles

For a blinking Sanitized light in Los Angeles, call (310) 554-8899. Share the model number and what you found about the water temperature. Learn about dishwasher repair here.

Source: PartsDirect – Kenmore 665 model dishwasher blinking-light patterns

Caution

Safety warning

Important safety warning

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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