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Kenmore Dishwasher IE Error Code
Not filling (722 series) on Kenmore dishwashers.
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On 722.146 Kenmore dishwashers, IE means water isn't coming in. A half-closed supply valve, a kinked supply line or a clogged screen at the inlet valve are the common reasons, with a failed valve or board less likely.
Compatible models
Kenmore dishwashers with model numbers starting 722.146, per Sears PartsDirect's 722 series table.
Also shown as
This two-letter code applies to the Kenmore 722 series only. HE models report a fill fault as F6E1.
Difficulty
Most people can clear this one at home with simple checks.
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How to fix Kenmore IE
Open the valve and straighten the line
Make sure the water valve under the sink is all the way open and the supply line behind the toe panel isn't kinked or crushed.
Check the inlet screen
Turn off the breaker and the water, disconnect the supply line at the dishwasher's inlet valve with a towel underneath, and look at the small screen inside the valve. Clean out grit, or replace the screen if it's damaged.
Test the flow
Point the line into a bucket and open the valve for a few seconds. A weak trickle means the problem is in the house plumbing.
When to call a technician
Strong flow at the line and still IE: the inlet valve, its wiring or the control board needs testing, and a technician can tell which one has failed.
Parts linked to IE
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.
Step-by-step guides for this problem
- Dishwasher Not Cleaning Dishes? 9 Causes and Real Fixes
Dirty dishes usually trace back to a clogged filter, spray arm holes plugged with debris, water that isn't hot enough, or loading that blocks the spray.
- Dishwasher Won't Start? Latch, Lock, Delay and Power Checks
When a dishwasher won't start, the door usually isn't latched, the control lock is on, or a delay start timer is counting down.
Frequently asked questions
Which Kenmore models show the IE code?
Kenmore dishwashers with model numbers starting 722.146, per Sears PartsDirect's 722 series table.
Can I fix Kenmore IE myself?
Usually, yes. Most IE problems clear with simple checks you can do at home. Start with the first step above: open the valve and straighten the line.
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
- 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.