KitchenAid KUDK03CTBL Full-Console Dishwasher
Full-console dishwasher owners most often report cycles that stop early, leak codes or water left in the tub.
Model overview
The KitchenAid KUDK03CTBL is a full-console dishwasher in black, built to hold 14 place settings across four cycles, including Heavy Duty, Normal, Light/China and Rinse Only. Its four stainless steel wash arms and four-blade food disposer work together, and an Optimum wash sensor adjusts the run to the water conditions in the home. A visible control console sits in front, so an owner can see the cycle state at a glance. Across the metro areas we cover, dish-cleaning and cycle complaints are the ones that come up most. For the booking form, add the symptom, the full model number from the rating label, and the code if the console shows one.
At a glance
| Model | KUDK03CTBL |
|---|---|
| Appliance | 24-inch full-console dishwasher |
| Common symptoms | cycle stops early or will not start; leak or leak-protection code; water left in the tub after the cycle; door latch or control panel problems |
| What you can check | Note the cycle used, whether water is left in the tub, and any code or flashing light. |
| When to call a technician | If the symptom comes back after the simple checks, or you see a code, leaking water or a burning smell, book a visit. |
Specifications
| Capacity | The dishwasher holds 14 place settings. |
|---|---|
| Features | Four stainless steel wash arms distribute the spray. A four-blade disposer grinds food particles. An Optimum wash sensor adjusts operation to water conditions. The drying system uses a dual-watt heating element and vent. |
| Controls | Four cycles include Heavy Duty, Normal, Light/China and Rinse Only. Five cycle options are provided. |
| Finish | The BL finish is black. |
What sets the KUDK03CTBL apart
The visible control console and the four-blade disposer set the KUDK03CTBL apart from a plain-front dishwasher. Four stainless steel wash arms spread spray across the racks, while the disposer grinds food particles that would otherwise settle in the sump. Five cycle options let the owner pick a longer or shorter run, and the black finish keeps the front looking tidy between washes. Day to day, the console makes it easy to see where a wash stands without opening the door.
Service notes for the KUDK03CTBL
When a cycle stops early or will not start, a technician checks the door latch and the control console first, because the cycle cannot run until the latch closes fully. A leak code or water left in the tub points toward the drain path, the sump and the filter area, where food particles from the disposer can collect. Before the visit, the owner can clear anything blocking the wash arms, check the filter, and note which of the four cycles was running. The Optimum wash sensor adjusts the run to water conditions, so tell the technician whether the problem changes with the home's water. Drying is handled by a dual-watt heating element and vent, and a wet load at the end of a cycle is worth describing with the load type.
The model number is printed on the rating label, usually on the edge of the door or the side of the tub, visible when the door is open; match it letter for letter before booking, because a single letter can change parts.
Common issues for this model
- Cycle stops early or will not start
- Leak or leak-protection code
- Water left in the tub after the cycle
- Door latch or control panel problems
Related error codes
KitchenAid Dishwasher FAE4 / F10E4 Code: Diverter Valve Error
FAE4 and F10E4 are the same KitchenAid entry: a diverter valve error, cleared first by cycling power.
KitchenAid Dishwasher F3E2 Code: Thermistor or OWI Sensor
F3E2 names the thermistor or OWI sensor. KitchenAid suggests a 30-second power disconnect and service if the code returns.
KitchenAid Dishwasher F8E4 Code: Water in Drip Tray or Drain Motor
F8E4 is explained for new installs (connections, float switch, tray, suds); the service tables call it a drain motor electrical fault.
KitchenAid Dishwasher FAE5 / F10E5 Code: Diverter Leak
FAE5 / F10E5 points to a diverter leak. KitchenAid suggests checking for water, tightening connections and pressing Cancel twice.
Recommended repair service
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Troubleshooting resources
Note the cycle used, whether water is left in the tub, and any code or flashing light.
Model-information disclaimer. Confirm your exact model number and specifications with your appliance documentation before booking a repair. Model pages are for identification and compatibility reference.
Frequently asked questions
It holds 14 place settings, and four stainless steel wash arms move water through the load.
Yes. A four-blade disposer grinds food particles, which helps with heavier soil on dishes.
Check the rating label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub, visible when the door is open. Copy every letter and digit, including the ones at the end.
Yes. We book in-home visits for this model in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Add the model number and the symptom to the booking form.
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