What 6-7 / 6-8 / F6E7 / F6E8 (Whirlpool-built HE) Means
Two less familiar faults on Whirlpool-built Kenmore HE dishwashers: 6-7 and F6E7 for a disconnected or damaged flow meter, and 6-8 and F6E8 for the water softener regeneration valve — the latter only on models fitted with a built-in softener.
Common Causes of 6-7 / 6-8 / F6E7 / F6E8 (Whirlpool-built HE)
- A flow meter disconnected or damaged
- Wiring to the flow meter broken
- A regeneration valve fault on a water softener model
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Check your model's specification before worrying about the softener code; many Kenmore dishwashers have no softener at all, in which case it is the flow meter side that matters.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- Both components sit behind the base panel where water and mains wiring share the same space.
- Ordering a softener part for a machine that has no softener is a real risk given how similar the model numbers look.
- Base panel access may affect any remaining coverage — check your terms before you begin.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.