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KitchenAid Dishwasher F9E2: A Drain Motor Fault
F9E1 says water is draining slowly. F9E2 goes a step further and flags the drain motor itself. A blocked drain can still be behind it, so check the easy things before assuming a new pump.
What F9E2 Means on a KitchenAid Dishwasher
KitchenAid says F9E2 means the dishwasher has detected a problem with its drain motor. A pump straining against a clog can look the same to the control, which is why KitchenAid’s steps start at the disposer and the hose: confirm the disposer’s knockout plug is out on a new install, clear clogs, straighten the hose, check that it runs on the correct side inside the frame, then cycle power. If the code returns, KitchenAid says to schedule service. Codes vary by model. Source: KitchenAid F9E2 (opens in a new tab).
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What You May Notice With F9E2
These often come with the code.
Why a KitchenAid Shows F9E2
The first three come from KitchenAid’s list and can be checked at home.
What to Try Before Calling
KitchenAid’s order of checks, with power off while you work under the sink.
Check the disposer
Run the disposer to clear it. If it was installed recently, confirm the dishwasher knockout plug inside the inlet was removed.
Straighten the drain hose
Look under the sink for kinks or a flattened section. On a new install, the hose should run on the correct side and stay inside the frame.
Cycle the power
Switch the dishwasher off at the breaker or unplug it, wait, restore power and run a short cycle.
When to Call a Technician
Schedule a repair if:
- F9E2 returns after a reset
- The disposer and hose are clear
- The pump hums but water stays
- There is a burning or electrical smell
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KitchenAid F9E2 Questions
No. KitchenAid lists F9E1 as a long drain and F9E2 as a drain motor error. Both share the same first checks, because a blockage can trigger either.
Not always. Glass or a seed jammed in the impeller can stop it. A technician clears the pump area and tests the motor before replacing anything.
It is better not to. Water left in the tub can sour and leak past seals. Bail out what you can and leave it off until it is checked.
KitchenAid points first to the disposer knockout plug and hose routing on new installations. Both are common install misses.
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