KitchenAid dishwasher code F8 E5: fill valve stuck open

What it means

The valve that lets water in may be stuck open, so water can keep running in. Act quickly to stop the water.

On models without a display, KitchenAid signals this with: 8 flashes, a pause, then 5 flashes, repeating.

What to try

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

1. Turn off the water to the dishwasher, if you can.
2. Press Cancel once to silence the alarm, then shut the door. KitchenAid says to leave the power on at this point.
3. If you can’t shut the water off, turn the dishwasher’s power off instead.

Call a technician if

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.

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