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KitchenAid dishwasher code F6 E4: float switch tripped (dishwasher not level)

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What it means

KitchenAid lists the water float switch. A dishwasher that isn’t level can trip the overfill float switch and cause this error.

What to try

Unplug the dishwasher before any step beyond a quick look, and turn the water off before touching hoses.

  1. Check the dishwasher is level, using a spirit level or a level app on your phone, and adjust the feet if it isn’t.
  2. Power cycle the dishwasher for 30 seconds.

Call a technician if

  • The dishwasher is level and the code returns.

Resetting a KitchenAid dishwasher

KitchenAid’s power cycle: disconnect the dishwasher for 30 seconds. Unplug it if it plugs in; if it’s hardwired, switch off its breaker at the electrical panel. Then restore power.

Sources

  1. F6E4: Dishwasher (opens in a new tab), KitchenAid Product Help
  2. Dishwasher Error Codes: Reading (opens in a new tab), KitchenAid Product Help
  3. Clean Light Flashing: Dishwasher (opens in a new tab), KitchenAid Product Help
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