Sears Elite 665.12762K310 Manual page 53

Service Error Codes #3
FUNCTION PROBLEM
CODE CODE
6-INLET 1-LOW/NO
WATER WATER
(MECHANICAL
PROBLEM)
2-FILL
VALVE
ELECTRICAL
PROBLEM
3-SUDS/AIR
IN PUMP
4-FLOAT
SWITCH
OPEN
For Service Technician Use Only
CAUSES
FILL VALVE OR WATER LINE PLUGGED WITH
DEBRIS.
OVERFILL SWITCH STUCK IN "OVERFILL"
POSITION AND/OR DISHWASHER NOT LEVEL.
FILL VALVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.
LOOSE CONNECTION IN FILL VALVE CIRCUIT
AND/OR OPEN FILL VALVE SOLENOID.
OPEN FUSE ON CONTROL TO FILL VALVE.
FAULTY FILL VALVE DRIVE CIRCUIT ON THE
CONTROL.
TOO MANY SUDS.
BOWLS OR POTS LOADED OR FLIPPED UPSIDE
DOWN AND CAPTURED WASH WATER.
WATER LEAKING FROM DISHWASHER.
DIVERTER DISK IN SUMP IS MISSING.
OVERFILL SWITCH STUCK IN "OVERFILL" (OPEN)
POSITION AND/OR DISHWASHER NOT LEVEL.
DRAIN HOSE CHECK VALVE NOT SEALING.
FILL VALVE TRIAC ON CONTROL SHORTED.
FILL VALVE MECHANICALLY STUCK OPEN.
TOO MANY SUDS.
OPEN FUSE TO FILL VALVE AND OTHER TRIAC
LOADS.
Kenmore Elite 2013 Stainless Steel Tall Tub Dishwasher
DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING
WHAT TO CHECK
TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY TO DISHWASHER DISCONNECT WATER,
LINE TO INLET VALVE AND INSPECT/CLEAN THE INLET SCREEN OF
FILL VALVE AND RECONNECT WATER.
CHECK OTHER ERROR CODES TO SEE IF 6-4 ALSO OCCURRED. SEE
6 - 4 ERROR CODE BELOW.
CHECK OTHER ERROR CODES TO SEE IF 6-2 ALSO OCCURRED. SEE
6 - 2 ERROR CODE BELOW.
UNPLUG DISHWASHER OR DISCONNECT POWER AND CHECK
RESISTANCES OF FILL VALVE SOLENOID AND ALL CONNECTIONS IN
THE FILL CIRCUIT WITH METER. FIX / REPLACE OPEN CONNECTION
/ PART.
REFER TO FUSE SERVICE & DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS ON PAGE 1 (NEXT
TO METER CHECK DIAGRAM).
UNPLUG DISHWASHER OR DISCONNECT POWER AND REPLACE
CONTROL.
1. ALLOW UNIT TO FILL AND WASH FOR 1 MINUTE. OPEN DOOR
AND CHECK FOR EXCESSIVE SUDSING.
2. CONFIRM USING PROPER DISHWASHER DETERGENT, NOT HAND
DETERGENT.
3. CHECK FOR EXCESSIVE RINSE AID LEAKAGE.
INSTRUCT CUSTOMER ON LOADING. REFER TO USE AND CARE
MANUAL.
CHECK FOR LEAKS UNDER DISHWASHER.
REMOVE LOWER SPRAY ARM, TURBO ZONE ASSEMBLY, REAR
FEEDTUBE AND OUTLET COVER AND VERIFY WHETHER THE RED
DIVERTER DISK IS INSTALLED.
REMOVE ANY ITEMS STUCK UNDER FLOAT. VERIFY THAT THE
FLOAT MOVES FREELY AND YOU HEAR THE "CLICK" OF THE SWITCH
CONTACTS. CHECK LEVELNESS OF THE DISHWASHER. MEASURE
SWITCH RESISTANCE (SEE FILL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM).
WATER BACKS INTO DISHWASHER AFTER DRAINING AND ELEVATES
WATER LEVEL.
1. DISCONNECT DRAIN HOSE AT PLUMBING CONNECTION.
2. ELEVATE HOSE ABOVE DISHWASHER AND FILL WITH WATER. IF
WATER FLOWS INTO DISHWASHER, REPLACE ENTIRE DRAIN LOOP
(INSTALL AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE AND ATTACH TO UNDERSIDE OF
COUNTERTOP IF POSSIBLE).
IF STILL FILLING WHILE DOOR IS OPEN, FILL VALVE IS MECHANICALLY
STUCK OPEN (SEE BELOW). IF NO FILL WITH DOOR OPEN, CHECK
OPERATION IN SERVICE DIAGNOSTICS TEST CYCLE. ADVANCE
SERVICE CYCLE UNTIL DETERGENT DISPENSER OPENS. FILL VALVE
SHOULD BE OFF. LISTEN TO SEE IF DISHWASHER STILL FILLING.
IF STILL FILLING, THEN UNPLUG DISHWASHER OR DISCONNECT
POWER AND REPLACE CONTROL.
CONFIRM DISHWASHER FILLS WHILE DOOR IS OPEN. IF YES, THEN
UNPLUG DISHWASHER OR DISCONNECT POWER, TURN OFF WATER
TO DISHWASHER, REPLACE FILL VALVE. AND TURN WATER BACK ON.
1. ALLOW UNIT TO FILL AND WASH FOR 1 MINUTE. OPEN DOOR
AND CHECK FOR EXCESSIVE SUDSING.
2. INSTRUCT CUSTOMER IF USING IMPROPER DISHWASHER
DETERGENT (HAND DETERGENT).
3. DISCONNECT POWER & REPLACE DISPENSER IF SEE EXCESSIVE
RINSE AID LEAKAGE.
REFER TO FUSE SERVICE & DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS ON PAGE 1 (NEXT
TO METER CHECK DIAGRAM).
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