KitchenAid Dishwasher Code F8E5: the fill valve is stuck open

What F8E5 means

On KitchenAid built-in dishwashers with the F#E# control, such as the KDTE204KPS and KDPM604KPS, F8E5 means the fill valve is stuck open. Water keeps entering when it should stop, which is why the code is urgent. F8E5 appears on the display. Turn off the water, press Cancel once with the door closed and power on; if water cannot be shut off, turn off power.

Common causes of F8E5

The fill valve is stuck open.
The valve does not close when the control tells it to.
A control issue that holds the valve open.

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Turn off the water supply to the dishwasher right away. 2. Keep the door closed and power on, then press Cancel once so it can drain. 3. If you cannot shut off the water, turn off power at the breaker. 4. Dry any water on the floor. 5. Do not use the dishwasher until we have inspected it.

! Why to stop there

A stuck valve can overflow the tub and flood the kitchen.
Valve and control both need testing.
Written pricing before work, 30-day guarantee on the result.

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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F8E5F8E5 questions

What is the danger with F8E5?

A fill valve stuck open can let water flow without control, which may overflow. That is why the first action is to shut off the water.

Why press Cancel once?

With power on and the door closed, Cancel starts the drain so water leaves the tub. Press it once only. If the water cannot be shut off, switch off power.

Will you replace the valve?

If the test shows the valve has failed. You see the price in writing first, and the repair has a 30-day warranty. We bring spare valves on most visits.