KitchenAid dishwasher code F9 E1: long drain (not draining)

What it means

The dishwasher took too long to drain.

What to try

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

1. Take out the filter and clean it under running water.
2. Check the drain hose for kinks, pinches or clogs.
3. If it drains through a garbage disposer, check the disposer. On a new installation, make sure its knockout plug has been removed.
4. If you have an air gap on the sink, check and clear it.

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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