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Kenmore Dishwasher Code C2 Drain Time Over 7 Minutes

Plain-language guidance for Kenmore code C2 on Dishwasher — symptoms, safe checks, and when to call a technician.

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Error code overview

A plain-language snapshot of C2 for Kenmore Dishwasher — confirm the model series before you act.

Daniel Reeves Written by Daniel Reeves Appliance Repair Content Specialist Published October 20, 2026

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Error code C2
Appliance Dishwasher
Quick answer

C2 reports a very slow drain on a Kenmore 363 electronic control dishwasher. A clogged or damaged hose or pump is what the manual has you look for.

Model compatibility

Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so C2 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.

Plain language

What this code means

The drain time exceeded 7 minutes.

Code C2 is the display’s way of saying the water needed more than 7 minutes to leave a Kenmore 363 electronic control dishwasher. The manual treats a blocked drain path as the thing to chase.

What to do first

The sink comes first, since a clogged sink drain is the first item on the manual’s list. Next, unplug the dishwasher and clear its drain hose of anything blocking it. If that hose is damaged, replace it. Finally, check the drain pump for a clog or damage; a damaged pump is replaced.

Related codes

  • C1 for a drain that was slow, but not as slow.
  • C3 for a dishwasher that simply will not empty.
  • C6 for water that is too cool.

Repair service in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego areas

Technicians in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas can look at Kenmore dishwasher repair jobs; the number is (844) 747-3641. Mention C2, your model number and anything you unclogged.

Source: Kenmore 363 electronic control model dishwasher error codes

Caution

Safety warning

Important safety warning

Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.

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