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KitchenAid Front-Load Washer Message “SUD”: suds routine running

On KitchenAid KHWS and KHWV front-load washers, such as the KHWS01PWH, KHWS02RWH and KHWV01RSS, SUD stands for Suds Routine. The washer has detected excessive suds and starts its suds routine automatically. Owners see a longer cycle…

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Code
SUD
Appliance
Washer
Brand
KitchenAid
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What SUD means

On KitchenAid KHWS and KHWV front-load washers, such as the KHWS01PWH, KHWS02RWH and KHWV01RSS, SUD stands for Suds Routine. The washer has detected excessive suds and starts its suds routine automatically. Owners see a longer cycle and the message on the display. It is an information message, and the answer is to use only HE detergent. The suds routine can lengthen the cycle.

Common causes of SUD

  • Too much detergent was used
  • The detergent is not HE detergent
  • The washer is running its suds routine as designed
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Let the suds routine finish; it starts on its own. 2. Use only HE detergent. 3. Measure the detergent and avoid using more than the load needs. 4. Run the next load with less detergent. 5. If SUD appears on every load even with the right amount, call us.

! Why to stop there
  • SUD is an information message, so nothing needs repair
  • Switching detergent or using less is an owner step
  • If SUD persists with the right detergent amount, we inspect the washer with a written price before work
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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SUDSUD questions
What does SUD mean on my washer?

The washer detected excessive suds and started its suds routine. SUD shows during rinsing and at the end of the cycle. It runs without any button presses from you.

How do I avoid SUD?

Use only HE detergent. Too much detergent, or the wrong kind, creates extra suds that the washer then has to clear with its routine. A lighter measure on the next load helps.

Is SUD a failure?

No. It is an information message and the routine runs automatically. If it appears on every load even with HE detergent in the right amount, call us.

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