KitchenAid dishwasher code F6 E4: float switch tripped (dishwasher not level)
You can usually fix this
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.
- Check the dishwasher is level, using a spirit level or a level app on your phone, and adjust the feet if it isn’t.
- 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
- F6E4: Dishwasher (opens in a new tab), KitchenAid Product Help
- Dishwasher Error Codes: Reading (opens in a new tab), KitchenAid Product Help
- Clean Light Flashing: Dishwasher (opens in a new tab), KitchenAid Product Help