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KitchenAid Dishwasher Blink Pattern 8-5: fill valve stuck open

On KitchenAid built-in dishwashers with the F#E# control, such as the KDPM604KPS and KDFE104HPS, eight blinks, a pause, five blinks and a longer pause repeat for F8E5. The fill valve is stuck open, so water keeps…

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Code
8 Pause 5 Pause - pause, repeat
Appliance
Dishwasher
Brand
KitchenAid
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What 8 Pause 5 Pause - pause, repeat means

On KitchenAid built-in dishwashers with the F#E# control, such as the KDPM604KPS and KDFE104HPS, eight blinks, a pause, five blinks and a longer pause repeat for F8E5. The fill valve is stuck open, so water keeps coming in when it should stop. You see the Clean light repeat this pattern, and the dishwasher will not run normally. Expect the sound of water running when it should be quiet.

Common causes of 8 Pause 5 Pause - pause, repeat

  • The fill valve is stuck open and not closing between fills.
  • The valve is not responding when the control tells it to close.
  • A control issue that keeps the valve energized.
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Count eight blinks, a pause and five blinks. 2. Turn off the water supply right away. 3. Press Cancel once with the door closed and power on so it can drain. 4. If you cannot shut the water off, turn off power at the breaker. 5. Do not run the dishwasher until we have checked it.

! Why to stop there
  • A valve that will not close can flood the kitchen.
  • Valve and control must be tested rather than assumed.
  • You get the price on paper first and a 30-day workmanship guarantee.
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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8 Pause 5 Pause - pause, repeat8 Pause 5 Pause - pause, repeat questions
Why is the Clean light flashing eight times, then five?

LED models use this pattern in place of F8E5. The fill valve is stuck open, so water keeps entering. The dishwasher raises the alarm and stops normal operation.

What should I do right away?

Shut off the water supply. With the door closed and power on, press Cancel once so the dishwasher can drain. Cut power only if the water cannot be shut off.

Will the valve need replacing?

Often a stuck valve is replaced, but we test first. You see the price in writing before we start, and the work has a 30-day warranty.

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