KitchenAid Error Codes
Whirlpool's premium brand. Shares platforms with Whirlpool but with upscale styling.
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About KitchenAid Error Codes
This database covers 9 KitchenAid error codes across 3 appliance types: Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Refrigerator. 5 of these codes are classified as high-severity or critical — meaning the appliance should not be run until the underlying issue is resolved.
Whirlpool's premium brand. Shares platforms with Whirlpool but with upscale styling. KitchenAid appliances use the F-code diagnostic platform (shared with Whirlpool) — when a fault is detected, the appliance stops operation and displays an error code on the control panel.
Most Common KitchenAid Error Codes
F9E1
washer Error F9E1
Drain failure — water not draining
⚠ High Severity
7-1
dishwasher Error 7-1
Drain pump failure — dishwasher not draining
⚠ High Severity
6-2
dishwasher Error 6-2
Stuck relay on control board
⚠ High Severity
SY EF
refrigerator Error SY EF
Evaporator fan motor failure
⚠ High Severity
SY CF
refrigerator Error SY CF
Condenser fan motor failure
⚠ High Severity
F8E1
washer Error F8E1
Low water supply — insufficient fill detected
⚠ Medium Severity
F5E2
washer Error F5E2
Door lock failure
⚠ Medium Severity
1-1
dishwasher Error 1-1
Thermistor failure — water temperature sensor fault
⚠ Medium Severity