KitchenAid Dishwasher Sani Rinse Glowing Red: end-of-Cycle sanitize indicator

What Glowing Red means

On KitchenAid built-in dishwashers with the F#E# control, such as the KDTE204KPS and KDPM604KPS, the Sani Rinse indicator glows at the end of a cycle when the Sani Rinse option completed successfully. This is normal. If the light is not lit, the cycle was probably interrupted before the sanitize step finished. It is a status light, not an error. You see a red glow near the end of the cycle.

Common causes of Glowing Red

The Sani Rinse option completed, so the light glows.
The cycle was interrupted, so the light stays off.
The door was opened or power was lost during the cycle.

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Check the light at the end of the cycle. 2. If it glows, the dishes completed the sanitize step. 3. If it is off, think about whether the door was opened or power was lost. 4. Rerun the Sani Rinse cycle without interruptions. 5. Make sure your water heater is set to supply hot water.

! Why to stop there

A glowing indicator calls for no repair.
An unlit light after an uninterrupted cycle merits a check.
Then we diagnose it, quote in writing and guarantee the work for 30 days.

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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Other Dishwasher codes

Sanitized light blinking (legacy)KitchenAid Legacy Dishwasher Sanitized Light Blinking: load is not sanitized Start/Resume light blinking (legacy and current)KitchenAid Dishwasher Start/Resume Light Blinking: cycle paused, press within 4 seconds F7E2KitchenAid Dishwasher Code F7E2: wash motor error F8E1KitchenAid Dishwasher Code F8E1: not detecting water, same as H2O F8E2KitchenAid Dishwasher Code F8E2: fill valve electrical error F8E4KitchenAid Dishwasher Code F8E4: water in the base, drain sequence runs F8E5KitchenAid Dishwasher Code F8E5: the fill valve is stuck open F9E1KitchenAid Dishwasher Code F9E1: long drain, check filter and hose

Glowing RedGlowing Red questions

Is a red glow a problem?

No. The Sani Rinse indicator glows at the end of the cycle to show the option finished successfully. It is the expected result. It is a good sign, not a warning.

What if it is not lit?

The cycle was probably interrupted. Rerun it and leave the door closed. Low water temperature can also play a part, so check your water heater.

When should I worry?

When uninterrupted cycles never light it. Then we test the control, quote in writing first, and warrant our work for 30 days. Water heaters set too low are a frequent reason.