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KitchenAid Dishwasher Error Code F8E4: Meaning and Fix

F8E4
How F8E4 appears on a KitchenAid dishwasher display.
KitchenAid dishwasher Valve Inlet (part number W11175771), the component to check for code F8E4 (shared reference photo for this part type)
Product photo courtesy of AppliancePartsPros.com

Reading the dishwasher display

A dishwasher reports its fault in the display window, or by blinking a cycle light a set number of times with a pause between groups. Count the blinks and pauses before opening the door. KitchenAid pairs the number with a letter group in the manual, so match the exact characters.

KitchenAid is Whirlpool Corporation's premium appliance line. Its dishwashers, ranges, microwaves and refrigerators share Whirlpool boards but use their own panel layouts and numbering in the manuals. The codes apply to model numbers such as KUDS24SEWH1, KUDS01DJSS0 and KHMS155LSS4; check the label on your unit to confirm yours.

What causes F8E4

How to fix it

  1. Cycle the power: switch off the dishwasher breaker for about a minute (or unplug it if you can reach the cord), restore power and run a short cycle.
  2. Confirm both hot and cold taps are fully open and the supply hoses are not kinked or crushed behind the unit.
  3. Disconnect the hoses, clean the small screens at the valve inlets and flush each hose into a bucket to check flow.
  4. Run a short cycle and listen for the valve to click and water to arrive; note whether the level rises.
  5. If the valve does not open, check its connector and coil, then replace the inlet valve if the coil is open.
  6. Run a full short cycle or function again and confirm the code stays gone before putting the appliance back into normal use.

Parts you may need

PartPart no.Buy
Valve InletW11175771Find part

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Questions

What does F8E4 mean on a KitchenAid dishwasher?

It is a fault code from the KitchenAid control. It indicates a problem with the water fill circuit. A power reset is the first thing to try.

Can I keep using the dishwasher while it shows F8E4?

You can try it after a power reset. If the code returns, the affected function may not run properly, so it is worth fixing soon before it causes a bigger failure.

Do I need a technician to clear F8E4?

Many owners can fix it themselves. Start with the reset and the inspection steps, and only call a technician if the part tests bad and you do not want to replace it.

Other KitchenAid dishwasher codes

KitchenAid dishwasher Facia Control Panel (part number 99002521), the component to check for code 1 Pause 1 Pause1 Pause 1 PauseControl Module faultKitchenAid dishwasher Valve Inlet (part number W11175771), the component to check for code 10 Pause 5 Pause10 Pause 5 PauseDiverter Leak faultKitchenAid dishwasher Facia Control Panel (part number 99002521), the component to check for code 6 Pause 1 Pause (shared reference photo for this part type)6 Pause 1 PauseUser Interface faultKitchenAid dishwasher Valve Inlet (part number W11175771), the component to check for code 8 Pause 1 Pause (shared reference photo for this part type)8 Pause 1 PauseNot Detecting Water faultKitchenAid dishwasher Valve Inlet (part number W11175771), the component to check for code 8 Pause 4 Pause (shared reference photo for this part type)8 Pause 4 PauseWater fill circuit faultKitchenAid dishwasher Valve Inlet (part number W11175771), the component to check for code 8 Pause 5 Pause (shared reference photo for this part type)8 Pause 5 PauseFill Valve Stuck Open fault

Sources

Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Meanings compiled from manufacturer and parts-retailer documentation; see sources below. Unplug the appliance before opening it.

Applies to models including KUDS24SEWH1, KUDS01DJSS0, KUDS01FLSS6, KUDS01FLSS2, KUDS25SHWH1, KUDS24SEBL1, KUDS01FLSS1, KUDS25SHBL1.