Kenmore 722 series dishwasher Error Code IE: Meaning & How to Fix It

By the ErrorCodePro Editorial Team · Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Kenmore 722 series dishwasher error code IE means: Not filling. The meter should measure around 25 ohms of resistance. The meter should read the same resistance as for the water inlet valve. [1] Keep using it? Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair. Start with the owner checks below, beginning with: write down the code and model number.

Source: Kenmore 722 series dishwasher error-code chart, via Sears PartsDirect [1].

Quick facts

Code	IE
Also shown as	None listed by the manufacturer
Brand / appliance	Kenmore 722 series dishwasher
System	Water fill
Meaning (service chart)	Not filling. The meter should measure around 25 ohms of resistance. The meter should read the same resistance as for the water inlet valve. [1]
Keep using it?	Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair
DIY-safe?	Owner checks only (listed below)
Support	Kenmore customer support (kenmore.com) or a Sears-authorized technician
Source document	Kenmore 722 series dishwasher error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect)

On this page: Meaning · Steps · Parts · When to call a technician · Related codes · FAQ

What error code IE means on a Kenmore 722 series dishwasher

Not filling. The meter should measure around 25 ohms of resistance. The meter should read the same resistance as for the water inlet valve. [1]

This is a water fill code. Codes and wording can vary by model, so check your owner's manual for your model number.

How to fix Kenmore 722 series dishwasher error code IE (safe owner checks)

Safety first: disconnect power before you remove any panel or reach into the sump or drum. Do not touch wiring, the control board or the motor. If you see water near electrical parts, stop and call a technician. These steps are based on the Kenmore 722 series dishwasher error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect) [1], rewritten for clarity.

Write down the code and model number. Note exactly what the display shows (IE) and copy the full model number from the rating label, so you can confirm this chart applies to your 722 series dishwasher and order the right parts.
Open the water supply. Check that the water supply cut-off valve for the dishwasher is fully open. Unplug the dishwasher, shut off the water supply and disconnect the inlet supply hose from the inlet water valve.
Straighten kinked hoses. Check the water inlet supply hose for a kink.
Clear any clog or debris. Clear any clogs in the inlet guide.
Do a power reset. Unplug the appliance or switch off its breaker for one minute, then restore power and try again. If the code clears and stays away, it may have been a one-off fault.
Test and decide. Run a short cycle or restart and watch the display. If IE comes back after these checks, stop using the dishwasher for this function and call a technician, because the remaining causes need meters or part replacement.

The first and last steps (and the power reset) are general owner checks added by ErrorCodePro; the rest follow the Kenmore 722 series dishwasher error-code chart published by Sears PartsDirect, rewritten for safe owner use.

Parts that may be involved

Exact parts depend on your model number. This page lists part types only, never part numbers.

Water inlet valve
Electronic control board

When to call a technician

Technician: check the filter screen on the inlet water valve for a clog-replace the valve if the filter screen is clogged.
If the inlet guide is clear, a technician should check the wiring connections on the water inlet valve and reconnect any loose wires.
If the wire connections are okay, disconnect the wires from the valve and check resistance through the water inlet valve using a multimeter.
Technician: replace the water inlet valve if the meter measures infinite resistance.
If resistance through the valve is okay, reconnect the wires to the water inlet valve and check the water inlet valve's wire connections to the electronic control board (orange and black wires on BL6).
Reconnect the water inlet valve wires if they're loose.
Anything involving wiring, the control board, the motor or the water valve electrics
The appliance is under warranty: contact Kenmore customer support (kenmore.com) or a Sears-authorized technician first

Frequently asked questions

What does error code IE mean on a Kenmore 722 series dishwasher?

The Kenmore 722 series dishwasher error-code chart lists IE as follows: Not filling. The meter should measure around 25 ohms of resistance. The meter should read the same resistance as for the water inlet valve.

Is it safe to keep using the 722 series dishwasher with IE?

Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair.

Can I fix Kenmore 722 series dishwasher error IE myself?

Only with the owner checks on this page, starting with: write down the code and model number. If it persists, call a technician or Kenmore customer support (kenmore.com) or a Sears-authorized technician.

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.