Kenmore’s current built-in dishwasher lineup runs on its UltraWash and UltraWash Plus systems, but plenty of older Kenmore dishwashers are still doing daily duty in kitchens across the country, and the failure patterns are consistent across generations: a clogged filter or drain pump behind standing water, a failed heating element behind lukewarm or spotty dishes, or a worn door latch behind a unit that won’t start its cycle.
Rather than guessing, we confirm the actual problem — whether that’s a mechanical blockage, an electrical part, or a control-board issue — before recommending any repair, and we stock the filters, pumps, and heating elements that fail most often.
Common Dishwasher Problems
Standing water at the bottom after a full cycle
Dishes coming out cloudy, greasy, or still dirty
Dishwasher won't start or stops partway through
Loud grinding, humming, or rattling during the wash
Leaking from underneath the door
Error light flashing on the control panel
Dishwasher Error Codes
Recognize a code on your display? Look it up before you unplug anything or attempt a repair.
6-6 / F6E6 (Whirlpool-built HE)
Kenmore Dishwasher 6-6 and F6E6 Codes (Incoming Water Too Cold)
6-7 / 6-8 / F6E7 / F6E8 (Whirlpool-built HE)
Kenmore Dishwasher 6-7, 6-8, F6E7 and F6E8 Codes (Flow Meter and Softener)
7-1 / 7-2 / F7E1 / F7E2 (Whirlpool-built HE)
Kenmore Dishwasher 7-1, 7-2, F7E1 and F7E2 Codes (Heating Element)
8-1 / 8-2 / F8E1 / F8E2 (Whirlpool-built HE)
Kenmore Dishwasher 8-1, 8-2, F8E1 and F8E2 Codes (Drain Problems)
9-1 / 9-2 / F9E1 / F9E2 (Whirlpool-built HE)
Kenmore Dishwasher 9-1, 9-2, F9E1 and F9E2 Codes (Diverter Motor)
9-3 / 9-4 / F9E3 / F9E4 (Whirlpool-built HE)
Kenmore Dishwasher 9-3, 9-4, F9E3 and F9E4 Codes (Diverter Disc and Spray Arm)
10-1 / 10-2 / 10-3 / FAE1 / FAE2 / FAE3 (Whirlpool-built HE)
Kenmore Dishwasher 10-Series and FAE Codes (Dispenser, Vent and Fan)
12-1 / 12-2 / 12-3 / 12-5 / FCE1 / FCE2 / FCE3 / FCE5 (Whirlpool-built HE)
Kenmore Dishwasher 12-Series and FCE Codes (Wi-Fi Module)
C1 / C2 / C3 (362 and 363 prefix)
Kenmore Dishwasher C1, C2 and C3 Codes (362 and 363 Prefix, Drain)
C4 / C5 (362 and 363 prefix)
Kenmore Dishwasher C4 and C5 Codes (362 and 363 Prefix, Fill Level)
C6 / C7 / C8 / Cup Open / PF (362 and 363 prefix)
Kenmore Dishwasher C6, C7, C8, Cup Open and PF Codes (362 and 363 Prefix)
IE / OE (722-prefix)
Kenmore Dishwasher IE and OE Codes (722-Prefix, Fill and Drain)
Popular Kenmore Dishwasher Models
Kenmore 363-Series Dishwasher
Model # GE-built Kenmore dishwasher, model prefix 363
Kenmore 465-Series Drawer Dishwasher
Model # Kenmore dishwasher drawer, model prefix 465, single or double drawer configuration
Kenmore 405-Series Dishwasher
Model # Kenmore built-in dishwasher, model prefix 405
Kenmore 263-Series Dishwasher
Model # Kenmore built-in dishwasher, model prefix 263, bridges older mechanical designs and today’s UltraWash lineup
Kenmore Elite Quiet Guard Dishwasher
Model # Kenmore Elite dishwasher with Quiet Guard sound-insulation package, predecessor generation to today’s dBA-labeled UltraWash lineup
Kenmore Legacy Electronic-Touchpad Dishwasher
Model # Whirlpool-built Kenmore built-in dishwasher, early electronic touchpad generation bridging mechanical-dial and today’s UltraWash controls
Why Trust Us With Your Kenmore Dishwasher
- We confirm which manufacturer built this specific dishwasher before recommending any repair.
- Parts stocked for the dishwasher failures that come up most often, current models and older generations alike.
- A flat price you approve before work starts on your dishwasher — no changes once we begin.
- This dishwasher repair is backed by our 30-day workmanship guarantee, and manufacturer part coverage can still apply on top of it.