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Kenmore Dishwasher Clean light blinks 7 times Error Code
Heater circuit failure (665 models) on Kenmore dishwashers.
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On Kenmore 665 dishwashers the Clean light flashes seven times when the control turned the heater on but saw no rise in water temperature. The heating element, the thermistor, the wiring between them or the control board can be at fault.
Compatible models
Kenmore and Kenmore Elite dishwashers with model numbers starting 665, per Sears PartsDirect.
Also shown as
This light pattern belongs to the 665 family's table. Kenmore HE models flash the Clean light in two groups instead (7-1 is their heater code).
Difficulty
Try the basic checks, but the usual fix is a technician's job.
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How to fix Kenmore Clean light blinks 7 times
Start with hot water at the tap
Run the kitchen hot tap until it's hot before starting the dishwasher. That rules out a very cold supply.
Reset the power
Turn the dishwasher's breaker off for a few minutes, then back on, and run a normal cycle.
When to call a technician
If the light keeps blinking seven times, a technician needs to test the element, thermistor and wiring and replace the failed part.
Parts linked to Clean light blinks 7 times
These are the parts most often behind this code. Tap one to see what it does and the signs it is failing.
Order parts by your full model number so they fit.
Frequently asked questions
Which Kenmore models show the Clean light blinks 7 times code?
Kenmore and Kenmore Elite dishwashers with model numbers starting 665, per Sears PartsDirect.
Can I fix Kenmore Clean light blinks 7 times myself?
Only the basic checks. You can safely try the steps above, but Clean light blinks 7 times usually points to a part or fault that needs a technician.
Other Kenmore dishwasher codes
- F1E1 / F1E2Main control board fault
- F2E1 / F2E2Stuck button or control panel not talking to the board
- F3E1 / F3E2Water temperature and soil sensor fault
- F5E1 / F5E2Door switch problem
- F6E1Dishwasher isn't filling
- F6E3Suds or air in the pump
- F6E4Overfill float switch open
- F7E1 / F7E2Heating element fault
- F8E1 / F8E2Slow drain or drain pump fault
- F9E1 / F9E2Diverter motor fault
- IENot filling (722 series)
- OENot draining (722 series)
- AE / E1Leak detected in the base (722 series)
- FEOverflow detected (722 series)
- LEWash pump motor locked (722 series)
- HEHeating failure (722 series)
- C1 / C2 / C3Drain problem (363 electronic models)
- C6 / C7Water too cold or temperature sensor fault (363 models)
- Sanitized light blinksSanitize temperature not reached (665 models)
Last reviewed 2026-10-21. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.