Kenmore 722 series dishwasher Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

Every Kenmore 722 series dishwasher error code in the Kenmore 722 series dishwasher error-code chart, as published by Sears PartsDirect, with its meaning. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: Kenmore customer support (kenmore.com) or a Sears-authorized technician.

Codes by system

Water fill

Drain

Leak protection

All Kenmore 722 series dishwasher error codes

Codes marked "Reset only" or "Service" have no separate page because the manufacturer publishes no owner fix beyond a reset or a service call.

Code	Meaning	System	Owner action
IE	Not filling. The meter should measure around 25 ohms of resistance. The meter should read the same resistance as for the water inlet valve.	Water fill	Owner checks
OE	Not draining. The meter should measure between 4 and 5 ohms of resistance through the drain pump motor pins 1 and 2, pins 2 and 3 and pins 1 and 3. The meter should read the same resistance as for the drain pump.	Drain	Owner checks
AE	Water leak detected. The meter should measure infinite resistance when the cabinet base is dry. The meter should read the same resistance as for the flood switch. Also: E1	Leak protection	Owner checks
FE	Water overflow detected. The drain pump automatically runs when the FE code is displayed. A leaking water inlet valve or a stuck relay on the electronic control board can allow water to fill the dishwasher constantly.	Leak protection	Service
tE	Thermistor (temperature sensor) failure. The meter should measure 11,320 ohms at 75 degrees (room temperature). The meter should read the same resistance as for the thermistor.	Heating	Service
LE	Locked up circulation pump motor. The meter should measure between 8 and 20 ohms (resistance of the motor windings). The meter should measure 8,000 to 10,000 ohms.	Motor / drive	See page
HE	Heating failure. This code appears when water isn't heating or when the thermistor (temperature sensor) detects that water temperature is higher than 194 degrees. The pressure switch detects water flow to the heater and shuts off the heater if water flow is insufficient.	Heating	Service
nE	Diverter motor failure. The meter should measure around 4,000 ohms of resistance. The meter should measure infinite resistance with the switch plunger in one position and near 0 ohms of resistance with the switch plunger in the opposite position.	Motor / drive	Service

Symptoms

Sources

Sears PartsDirect: Kenmore 722 series dishwasher error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Kenmore.