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Kenmore 665 Dishwasher Code 6-2 / 6-4 / F6E2 / F6E4 (Whirlpool-built HE): Float Switch

Medium · inspection needed

Code: 6-2 / 6-4 / F6E2 / F6E4 (Whirlpool-built HE)
Appliance: Dishwasher
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What 6-2 / 6-4 / F6E2 / F6E4 (Whirlpool-built HE) means

Where a Kenmore dishwasher carries a 665 prefix, a Whirlpool-built platform, F6E4 refers to the water float switch. That switch tells the control how high the water in the base is and can stop the cycle when it trips. F6E2 is not on the list we use, and the numeric 6-2 and 6-4 forms are unconfirmed. The owner sees a flashing count and a dishwasher that stops or will not run.

Common causes of 6-2 / 6-4 / F6E2 / F6E4 (Whirlpool-built HE)

Float switch stuck or tripped
Water standing in the base of the tub
Float switch wiring
Control reading the float input

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Switch the dishwasher off at the panel and open the door. 2. Look at the tub floor for standing water and the area below the door for leaks. 3. Remove and clean the lower filter. 4. Check the water supply valve under the sink and the drain hose for kinks. 5. Do not tilt the dishwasher or open the base.

! Why to stop there

A tripped float can mean extra water in the base, or only a stuck switch, and the code does not separate them.
We look for the source of any water before we test the switch.
The price is in writing before work, and our 30-day workmanship warranty applies.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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6-2 / 6-4 / F6E2 / F6E4 (Whirlpool-built HE)6-2 / 6-4 / F6E2 / F6E4 (Whirlpool-built HE) questions

What does the float switch do?

It watches the water level in the base of the tub and signals the control. On this 665-series, Whirlpool-built platform, F6E4 refers to that switch, which can stop the cycle when it trips.

Is F6E2 the same thing?

F6E2 is not on the list we use, so we confirm its meaning in person instead of assuming it matches F6E4. The numeric 6-2 and 6-4 forms get the same cautious treatment.

Should I keep running the dishwasher?

If there is water in the base or on the floor, stop and call us so the source of the leak is found first. Running it on top of a leak can make the damage worse.

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