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

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

Kenmore 722 series dishwasher error code OE means: 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. [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	OE
Also shown as	None listed by the manufacturer
Brand / appliance	Kenmore 722 series dishwasher
System	Drain
Meaning (service chart)	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. [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 OE means on a Kenmore 722 series dishwasher

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. [1]

This is a drain 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 OE (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 (OE) 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.
Clear any clog or debris. Check the sink drain or garbage disposal for a clog and clear any clogs you find.
Check the drain hose. Clear grease clogs from the drain hose. Unplug the dishwasher and check the entire drain hose between the drain pump and the sink drain connection for clogs and clear any drain hose clogs.
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 OE 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.

Drain pump
Electronic control board

When to call a technician

If the sump and drain pump are clear, a technician should check the wiring connections on the drain pump and reconnect any loose wires.
If the wiring connections are okay, disconnect the wires from the drain pump and check the resistance of the drain pump motor using a multimeter.
Technician: replace the drain pump if the meter measures infinite resistance through any combination of pins.
If resistance through the drain pump is good, a technician should check the wires to the drain pump wiring connections on the electronic control board (sky blue, black and white wires on YL3).
Reconnect any loose wires.
If wiring connections are okay, unplug the drain pump wires from the control board and measure resistance between sky blue and white wires, sky blue and black wires and white and black wires.
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 OE mean on a Kenmore 722 series dishwasher?

The Kenmore 722 series dishwasher error-code chart lists OE as follows: 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.

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

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 OE 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.