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Kenmore Dishwasher FAE3 Code Drying Fan

Plain-language guidance for Kenmore code FAE3 (10-3) on Dishwasher — symptoms, safe checks, and when to call a technician.

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Error code overview

A plain-language snapshot of FAE3 (10-3) 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 FAE3 (10-3)
Appliance Dishwasher
Quick answer

Kenmore dishwasher code FAE3 (10-3) reports a drying fan failure on HE, Elite HE, Global HE and MicroClean HE models.

Model compatibility

Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so FAE3 (10-3) 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

FAE3 means a drying fan failure.

Drying fan: code FAE3

Also 10-3. The code belongs to Kenmore HE, Elite HE, Global HE and MicroClean HE dishwashers.

Manual advice

  • Pull the plug to cut power.
  • Examine the wires that join control board and fan. Loose ones are reconnected; a damaged harness is replaced.
  • No wiring fault: the fan gets replaced.

Related

  • FAE2: wax motor in the vent
  • FAE1: soap dispenser fault
  • F9E4: spray arm at the bottom

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Source: Kenmore Global HE dishwasher error codes; Kenmore MicroClean HE dishwasher error codes; Kenmore HE 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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