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KitchenAid Dishwasher Code F6E1: user interface error in the main control

On KitchenAid built-in dishwashers with the F#E# control, such as the KDTM404KPS and KDTE204KPS, F6E1 is a user interface error in the main control. The control and the panel disagree, so the dishwasher stops. You see…

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Code
F6E1
Appliance
Dishwasher
Brand
KitchenAid
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What F6E1 means

On KitchenAid built-in dishwashers with the F#E# control, such as the KDTM404KPS and KDTE204KPS, F6E1 is a user interface error in the main control. The control and the panel disagree, so the dishwasher stops. You see F6E1 on the display, or six blinks followed by one on LED models. Cycling the power is the first step; if it remains, call for service.

Common causes of F6E1

  • The user interface and main control are not communicating correctly.
  • The keypad panel is sending an invalid signal.
  • A main control problem that stays after power is cycled.
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Turn off power at the breaker for 30 seconds and restore it. 2. Check that nothing presses on the keypad. 3. Close the door firmly and start a short cycle. 4. Watch whether F6E1 returns. 5. If it remains, stop using the dishwasher and call us.

! Why to stop there
  • The main control needs testing to separate panel trouble from board trouble.
  • A wrong replacement is costly.
  • Quoted in writing before work, guaranteed for 30 days after.
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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F6E1F6E1 questions
What does F6E1 mean?

It is a user interface error involving the main control. The dishwasher cannot trust its panel or control signals, so it stops the cycle. Digital models spell it out on the display.

Is F6E1 the same as the 6-1 blink?

Yes, the LED models flash six, then one, to show F6E1. Digital-display models spell out F6E1 on the screen. Fresh resets are fine to try once, nothing more.

Can you repair it?

We test the control and panel, tell you the price in writing first, and cover the repair for 30 days. Often the control only needs a reconnect or a swap of the panel.

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