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Kenmore Dishwasher Code nE Diverter Motor Failure

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

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Error code overview

A plain-language snapshot of nE 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 nE
Appliance Dishwasher
Quick answer

nE on Kenmore dishwashers numbered 722.146 means the diverter motor has failed.

Model compatibility

Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so nE 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

Diverter motor failure.

nE summary

  • Display: nE
  • Meaning: diverter motor failure
  • Models: Kenmore dishwashers with model numbers beginning 722.146

Manual guidance

Disconnect the dishwasher from power and check the harness connections at both the diverter motor and the diverter position switch, reseating loose wires. If connections are sound, the testing moves to technician work: the diverter motor is measured with a meter and replaced if it reads infinite resistance. The position switch is measured with its plunger in and out, and replaced if the reading never changes.

Compare with

LE (circulation pump motor locked up), OE (not draining) and HE (heating failure).

Service for Kenmore dishwashers in our metro areas

Our dishwasher repair team works across the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Call (844) 747-3641 and give the nE code, the model number and any checks already made.

Source: PartsDirect – Kenmore 722 series dishwasher error codes (722.146)

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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