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Kenmore Dishwasher F8E4 Code Water in Base or Pump Motor

Plain-language guidance for Kenmore code F8E4 (8-4) on Dishwasher — symptoms, safe checks, and when to call a technician.

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Error code overview

A plain-language snapshot of F8E4 (8-4) 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 F8E4 (8-4)
Appliance Dishwasher
Quick answer

Kenmore dishwasher code F8E4 (8-4) has a different meaning on 665-prefix models than on the MicroClean HE.

Model compatibility

Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F8E4 (8-4) 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

F8E4 means water is detected in the base (older 665-prefix models) or a drain pump motor failure (MicroClean HE).

One code, two meanings

  • Kenmore dishwashers numbered 665: the unit has found water in the base. The checks: supply connections, the float switch, the drip tray (empty it) and excess suds (let them dissipate).
  • Kenmore MicroClean HE: its drain pump motor has failed.

MicroClean HE: the manual order

Disconnect the plug before anything else. Next comes the harness joining pump and control board, where loose wires go back on and damaged ones are repaired. After that, look into the pump for debris that may stop the impeller. A pump with nothing in it usually has to be replaced.

Related

  • F8E2: pump wiring or pump fault
  • F8E1: water leaving slowly
  • F9E1: drain time or disc position

Getting dishwasher repair help

Our service center takes Kenmore dishwasher calls for the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas at (844) 747-3641. Mention the code, give the model number and say what you tried first. The dishwasher service page explains more.

Source: Kenmore MicroClean HE dishwasher error codes; Dishwasher error codes product help

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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