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Kenmore Dishwasher F6E4 Error Code
Overfill float switch open on Kenmore dishwashers.
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The float switch is telling the board the water is too high, or the switch circuit is open. A float stuck in the raised position, an object under it, or an inlet valve that leaks water in while the machine is off can all set it.
Compatible models
Found in Sears PartsDirect's tables for Kenmore HE, Elite HE, Global HE and MicroClean HE dishwashers.
Also shown as
Models without a display flash the Clean light 6-4.
Difficulty
Start with the safe checks below; a worn part may need replacing.
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How to fix Kenmore F6E4
Check the float moves
With the power off, lift the float cap in the tub corner and let it drop. It should slide up and down freely; clear any food or glass from around it.
Watch for water creeping in
Leave the dishwasher off for an hour with the supply valve open. Water collecting in the tub during that time means the inlet valve isn't sealing.
When to call a technician
A valve that lets water in while the dishwasher is off, or a float switch that's failed, needs replacing by a technician.
Parts linked to F6E4
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 F6E4 code?
Found in Sears PartsDirect's tables for Kenmore HE, Elite HE, Global HE and MicroClean HE dishwashers.
Can I fix Kenmore F6E4 myself?
Often. The first steps above are safe checks a homeowner can do. If they don't clear F6E4, the cause is likely a worn part that needs replacing.
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
- 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)
- Clean light blinks 7 timesHeater circuit failure (665 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.