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Kenmore Dishwasher F4E4 Code Circulation Pump Message

Plain-language guidance for Kenmore code F4E4 (4-4) on Dishwasher — symptoms, safe checks, and when to call a technician.

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Error code overview

A plain-language snapshot of F4E4 (4-4) 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 F4E4 (4-4)
Appliance Dishwasher
Quick answer

Kenmore F4E4 summarised: the circulation pump motor and control board are not communicating.

Model compatibility

Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F4E4 (4-4) 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

Communication error between the electronic control board and the circulation pump motor.

Summary

  • Code: F4E4 (also written 4-4).
  • Applies to: Kenmore Global HE and Kenmore MicroClean HE.
  • Meaning: the electronic control board and the circulation pump motor are not communicating.

Steps as written in the manual

  1. Unplug the dishwasher.
  2. Check the circulation pump wire harness; reconnect loose wires or swap a damaged harness.
  3. If the connections are fine, replace the circulation pump and motor assembly.
  4. If F4E4 does not go away, replace the electronic control board.

Related

  • F4E1: Kenmore HE version of the pump message.
  • F4E2: the next code in this family.
  • F5E1: door switch trouble, a separate matter.

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Phone (844) 747-3641 if F4E4 keeps returning. We work in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas, and we will ask for the model number and what you tried. See also dishwasher repair.

Source: Sears PartsDirect – Kenmore Global HE dishwasher error codes; Sears PartsDirect – Kenmore MicroClean 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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