KitchenAid

Whirlpool Corporation (bought from Hobart in 1986)

11 field manuals · 113 error codes · 10 guides

Refrigerator Washer Dryer Dishwasher Range / Oven Microwave Ice Maker Range Hood Trash Compactor Model & serial

KitchenAid refrigerators

Field manual · Refrigerator

Whirlpool / Maytag / KitchenAid / Amana French-door and side-by-side refrigerator: field service manual

Whirlpool-built French-door bottom-mount and side-by-side refrigerators: older units with dial controls and an adaptive-defrost board, and newer units with electronic controls showing flashing F-codes (F/E pairs), roughly 2005-2024

10 components5 common failuresWhirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana

Error codes

Air Filter light (blue/yellow/red/flashing red) Air filter status, not an error COOLING OFF Cooling turned off Door Alarm Door or drawer left open Flashing F (F3 E1, F3 E2, F3 E4, F4 E1, F6 E1, F8 E1, etc.) Control-detected fault (meaning …H2O light (red) Water filter due PO Power outage alert Temperature Alarm Compartment over temperature Water filter status light won't reset Filter indicator stays on after …

KitchenAid washers

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Error codes

1h ... 12h Delay Wash countdown (not a fault)CL Clean Washer reminder dET Detergent cartridge not detected F0 E4 Incoming water too hot F0 E5 Off-balance F0 E7 Load detected in Clean Washer cy…F0E1 / rL / F34 Load detected during Clean Washer F0E2 Over-suds detected F1E1 Main control fault F1E2 Motor control unit fault F2 E3 Cycle fault F3E1 Water level (pressure) sensing f…F3E2 Temperature sensor fault F5 E4 Door not opened between cycles F5E1 Door or lid switch fault F5E2 Door not locking F5E3 Door/lid lock error (unlock)F6 E1 / F6 E2 / F6 E3 Control communication fault F7 E2 Motor or motor control problem F7E1 Motor speed sensing error F8 E0 Steam valve / supply problem F8 E4 Flow meter fault F8E1 / Lo FL / LF Low water flow / long fill F8E2 Dispenser system problem F8E3 Overflow F9E1 Long drain F20 / FH Water inlet problem F21 Drain problem F22 Door lock issue F40 / F41 / F42 Thermistor fault F43 / F44 Heater stuck on / will not turn on F50 / F51 / F52 Motor stalled / RPS / stop failure F53 / F54 Motor control overheat / overcur…F72 Basket re-engagement failure HC Hot and cold reversed Int Cycle interrupted LOC / LC Control lock on (not a fault)Po Pump-out with lid open Sud / Sd Too many suds

KitchenAid dryers

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Field manual · Dryer

Whirlpool / Maytag / Kenmore 29-inch dryer (electric & gas): field service manual

Whirlpool-built 29-inch full-size dryers: the older mechanical-timer / basic-electronic platform and the newer electronic-console platform with F#E# codes. Gas and electric versions. Commercial-grade residential and Duet-era front-load companions are mentioned only where noted.

15 components6 common failuresWhirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Amana, Roper

Error codes

AF / F4E3 / Check Vent Restricted airflow F01 Machine control fault F1E1 Main control fault F2E1 Keypad / stuck key F3E1 Exhaust thermistor open or shorted F3E2 Moisture sensor fault F3E3 Inlet thermistor fault F4E1 Heater or heater relay fault F4E4 Low or no line voltage F6E1 Communication error F7 E2 (heat-pump) Dryer fan fault F7 E3 (heat-pump) Compressor fault F9 E2 (heat-pump) Water tank full F22 Exhaust thermistor open F23 Exhaust thermistor shorted F28 Meaning varies by platform F31 L2 low line voltage L2 Low or no line voltage PF Power failure

KitchenAid dishwashers

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Field manual · Dishwasher

Whirlpool / KitchenAid / Maytag dishwasher: field service manual

Whirlpool-built 24 in built-in dishwashers sold under Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana and JennAir, including third-rack KitchenAid/Whirlpool models and older units with a hard-food disposer. Platforms differ by era; always pull the tech sheet from the envelope behind the toe kick.

12 components7 common failuresWhirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, JennAir

Field manual · Dishwasher

KitchenAid KDTM404K (KDTM404KPS) dishwasher: quick sheet

KitchenAid 24 in top-control KDTM404K* (PS = stainless with PrintShield, plus other finishes), sold approx. 2018-2022 (inferred from listing dates; retailers now mark it no longer available). The earlier KDTM404E is a close predecessor.

9 components7 common failuresKitchenAid

Error codes

F1E1 Control module fault F1E2 Main control communication F2E1 Stuck key / console error F2E2 UI to main control communication F3E2 Thermistor / OWI sensor F4E2 Heating system error F4E3 Heating error (per Whirlpool)F6E1 User interface / main control co…F6E3 Excessive suds F6E4 Float switch fault F7E2 Wash motor error F8E2 Fill valve electrical error (per…F8E4 Water in drip tray / overfill sw…F8E5 Fill valve stuck open F9E1 Long drain F9E2 Drain motor error FAE4 / F10E4 Diverter valve error FAE5 / F10E5 Diverter leak

KitchenAid ranges & ovens

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Field manual · Range / Oven

GE and Whirlpool-family ranges and wall ovens: control and lock specifics

GE electronic range controls (ERC/EOC) with F-code display, and Whirlpool / Maytag / KitchenAid / Amana electronic controls using F#E# codes, electric and gas, ranges and wall ovens.

6 components4 common failuresGE, Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana

Error codes

F1E0 Main control board fault F1E1 Control board fault (secondary)F2E0 Keypad circuit fault F2E1 Keypad circuit fault (stuck key …F3E0 Oven temperature sensor fault F3E1 Oven temperature sensor fault (o…F5E0 Door switch and lock switch disa…F5E1 Door lock failure F9E0 Supply wiring fault (miswire)

KitchenAid microwaves

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Field manual · Microwave

Over-the-range (OTR) microwave: field service manual

Microwave/hood combinations hung on a wall mounting plate under an upper cabinet above a range. The cooking section is a transformer (or, on some models, inverter) microwave; this manual covers what is different: vent fan, damper, cooktop light, filters, installation and power.

7 components8 common failuresGE, Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Samsung, LG, Frigidaire

Field manual · Microwave

Built-in and drawer microwaves (Sharp drawer, GE/KitchenAid built-in): field service manual

Microwave drawers (Sharp 24 in and 30 in drawers, and drawers sold under other premium brands) and built-in microwaves installed in cabinetry with a manufacturer trim kit. Coverage is limited to what public sources support; use brand service data for anything deeper.

6 components5 common failuresSharp, Wolf, GE, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Panasonic

Error codes

AccuPop Fail AccuPop function could not run DOOR / OPEN DOOR CLOSE Door closed 5+ minutes without a…E03 Keypad reported a problem E11 Cooking vapor (gas) sensor fault E12 Cooking vapor (gas) sensor circu…E13 Oven did not preheat E21 Thermal sensor open E22 Thermal sensor shorted E24 Overheat limit reached E61 Oven sensor open E62 Oven sensor shorted F1E1 Could not execute function (rela…F1E4 Could not execute function F2 / F2E1 Keypad (user interface) fault F3C Cavity temperature thermistor fa…F3T4 Magnetron temperature thermistor…F4E1 Cavity temperature thermistor fa…

Guide · Microwave

Microwave drawer will not open, close or stay closed

Rule out an obstruction, an overloaded drawer, the control lock and a power interruption, then reset at the breaker. Persistent faults point to the position/sensing switch, drawer motor, slides or the control; check for oversized mounting screws on new installs.

5 steps ~45 minmoderate

KitchenAid ice makers

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Field manual · Ice Maker

Undercounter clear-ice machine: field service manual

15-in residential undercounter clear-cube machines (gravity-drain and pump models); notes on Hoshizaki KM-style cubers. Generic platform; confirm with model data.

7 components4 common failuresGE, Whirlpool / KitchenAid, Scotsman, Hoshizaki, U-Line, Manitowoc

Error codes

Clean light blinking Cleaning cycle in progress or in…Cleaning Needed Cleaning due Replace Filter Filter change reminder

Guide · Ice Maker

Undercounter ice maker: ice slab will not release or sticks on the cutting grid

Grid-cutter (slab) ice makers freeze a sheet, release it during harvest and let a heated wire grid cut it into cubes. Most release problems come from an unlevel cabinet, scale on the evaporator plate, or a cutting grid that is unplugged or not heating. Harvest switches and probes are next.

5 steps ~60 minmoderate

Guide · Ice Maker

Undercounter ice maker not making ice

Check power, water supply and pressure, drain (pump models stop when they cannot drain), bin sensor, cleaning status, condenser and room temperature. Scale is the most common cause on older machines.

7 steps ~60 minmoderate

Guide · Ice Maker

Ice maker drain pump problems

Pump models are used when there is no gravity drain (e.g. draining to a sink). They need correct hose routing within the stated rise/run limits and tight connections. A pump that cannot discharge can stop production or cause leaks.

4 steps ~45 minmoderate

KitchenAid range hoods

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Field manual · Range Hood

Range hoods (under-cabinet, wall chimney, island): ducted vs recirculating field manual

Residential 120 V range hoods with internal blowers: under-cabinet, wall-mount chimney and island canopy styles; convertible ducted/recirculating models. Concepts apply across brands; always confirm numbers in the model's install guide.

6 components5 common failuresBroan / NuTone, Zephyr, Cosmo, GE, Whirlpool / KitchenAid, Bosch

Field manual · Range Hood

Telescopic downdraft ventilation: field service manual

Pop-up (telescopic) downdraft vents installed behind a cooktop in a base cabinet, with integral, in-line or remote blowers. Detailed numbers come from GE's UVD6301/UVD6361 install guide; other brands vary.

4 components4 common failuresGE, Bosch, Broan, Zephyr, KitchenAid

Guide · Range Hood

Telescopic downdraft vent will not rise (or fan will not run)

Telescopic downdrafts have a lift motor and a separate blower. Most calls are power (cord unplugged in the cabinet, breaker), an obstruction that triggered the safety stop, or a button that was tapped instead of held. The blower is normally interlocked and only runs with the vent fully up.

5 steps ~60 minmoderate

KitchenAid trash compactors

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Field manual · Trash Compactor

Power-screw / chain-drive trash compactors: field service manual

15-in built-in and freestanding compactors with a motor driving two power screws through a chain and gears, key-knob or push-button controls. Own summary.

7 components4 common failuresWhirlpool, KitchenAid, GE, Broan

Guide · Trash Compactor

Trash compactor motor runs but the ram does not move

If the motor turns freely, the fault is in the drive train between the motor and the ram: drive chain or belt, sprockets/gears, or the plastic power nuts that ride the power screws. A broken directional/limit switch can also leave the screws turning the wrong way or not at all.

4 steps ~75 minmoderate

Guide · Trash Compactor

Trash compactor will not start

Most no-starts are power, an unlatched drawer, or the start sequence (key to Start, or On plus foot-actuated start). After that, test the drawer, key/start, toe/foot and directional switches, then the motor.

5 steps ~60 minmoderate

Guide · Trash Compactor

Trash compactor drawer will not open

The drawer opens only with the ram fully up and no Solid/lock cycle active. Otherwise look for debris in the tracks, bad rollers or a foot pedal/catch problem.

4 steps ~30 mineasy

Identify a KitchenAid

Where's the rating plate?

all: Same locations as the Whirlpool family (see whirlpool entry).

Reading the model number

Whirlpool-family numbering; keep the full suffix.

Manufacture date from the serial number

Cross-checked

Same as Whirlpool: character 2 = year code, characters 3-4 = week.

EXAMPLE ONLY: F72212345 -> 7 = 2017, week 22.

Use the Whirlpool year table. Letter codes repeat; judge decade by the unit.

Product lines by era

Line / series	Appliance	Years	Notes
KD-10 dishwasher	Dishwasher	1949–	Model pattern: KD-10. First KitchenAid dishwasher (Hobart era), the brand's second product line.
KitchenAid refrigerators	Refrigerator	1986–	Refrigerators added in 1986, the year Whirlpool bought KitchenAid from Hobart.
KitchenAid ranges (from Chambers)	Range / Oven	1985–	Cooking line came with the 1985 purchase of Chambers.

Official KitchenAid manuals & support

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