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Error Code

KitchenAid Dishwasher F8E3 Error Code

KitchenAid dishwasher owners see F8E3 when flow is in play. Use this guide, then schedule independent diagnosis with Artisan Repair if it returns.

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Reviewed by Marcus Hale · Last reviewed August 11, 2026

Marcus Hale Written by Marcus Hale Appliance Repair Content Specialist Published August 9, 2026 Updated August 11, 2026 Technically reviewed August 11, 2026
Verified Wording follows a cited KitchenAid use & care manual Error Handling entry.

Independent-service wording for KitchenAid diagnostic displays; exact text varies by generation.

Error code F8E3
Appliance Dishwasher
Affected model series KitchenAid models that publish fault codes in the use & care or tech sheet
Quick answer

F8E3 — Flow on a KitchenAid dishwasher (confirm for your model).

Model compatibility: KitchenAid reuses codes across series and model years, so F8E3 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

Flow/sensor fault. If your manual lists a different description for this code, trust the manual over any general summary.

Signs

Symptoms you may notice

  • The dishwasher shows F8E3 and over- or under-fills
  • The cycle stalls with F8E3 displayed
  • Water levels seem wrong when F8E3 appears
Why it happens

Possible causes

  • A pressure switch or level sensor
  • A blocked pressure hose or chamber
  • A control interpreting levels as a fault
Before you call

Safe checks you can make

These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.

  • Check the accessible filter for blockages
  • Confirm drainage access is clear
  • Perform a manufacturer-approved restart
  • Share freezer vs fridge temperatures, or wash/heat symptoms, when you book service

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.

Please avoid

What not to attempt

  • Do not open internal panels or access high-voltage components
  • Do not bypass door locks, safety switches or interlocks
Get help

When to call a technician

Call Artisan Repair if F8E3 comes back, the appliance will not run safely, or you smell burning / see standing water near electrics.

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Where it points

Likely related component

pressure switch / level sensor

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

References

Sources & references

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