A plain-language snapshot of IE for Kenmore Dishwasher — confirm the model series before you act.
Written by
Daniel Reeves Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
Content statusVerified
Error codeIE
ApplianceDishwasher
Quick answer
IE is the not-filling message on Kenmore dishwashers numbered 722.146.
Model compatibility
Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so IE 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 thiscode means
Not filling.
IE summary
Display: IE
Meaning: the dishwasher is not filling
Models: Kenmore dishwashers with model numbers beginning 722.146
Start at the water supply
The manual begins outside the machine. Make sure the dishwasher’s cut-off valve is open all the way and the inlet hose is not kinked. Next, with power off and water shut off, take the hose off the inlet water valve and look at the valve’s filter screen. A clogged screen calls for a new valve. Otherwise run a little water from the hose into a container: if none comes, fix the supply problem.
Then the inlet itself
When the hose flows well, clear any clog from the inlet guide assembly and make sure the water inlet valve’s wiring connections are tight. The remaining tests use a multimeter on the valve and on the wires running to the control board, which is technician work.
Codes to compare
An overfilling tub shows as FE. Drain trouble shows as OE, and heating trouble as HE.
Dishwasher service in Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego
For Kenmore dishwasher service in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas, call (844) 747-3641. Have the IE code, your model number and what the supply checks showed.
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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