Kenmore Elite 722 Dishwasher Code AE / E1 / FE (722-prefix): Leak and Overfill Alerts
Kenmore Elite dishwashers with a 722 prefix come from an LG-built platform, and there AE is a water leakage alert while FE means too much water was supplied. With AE the unit sounds an alert for…
- Code
- AE / E1 / FE (722-prefix)
- Appliance
- Dishwasher
- Brand
- Kenmore
- Warranty
- 30-day workmanship
What AE / E1 / FE (722-prefix) means
Kenmore Elite dishwashers with a 722 prefix come from an LG-built platform, and there AE is a water leakage alert while FE means too much water was supplied. With AE the unit sounds an alert for about 10 seconds and the drain pump runs on and off to clear water from the base. E1 has no entry in the documentation we found, so we do not give it a firm meaning.
Common causes of AE / E1 / FE (722-prefix)
- Water in the base pan from a leaking hose, door seal or fitting
- Inlet valve letting in more water than the cycle needs
- Drain hose, air gap or disposal connection backing up
- Level of the dishwasher in its opening
1. If AE shows, close the water supply valve under the sink first. 2. Look under the door and in the base for water. 3. Check the inlet hose and the drain hose for kinks or drips. 4. Check the air gap or the disposal connection for a clog. 5. Clean the filters and confirm the dishwasher sits level.
- AE tells us water reached the base, not where it came from.
- We trace the leak path and test the inlet valve before we quote anything.
- E1 stays uncertain until we see the display in person.
- The price is in writing before the work, and a 30-day warranty applies.
Other Dishwasher codes
What does AE mean on my Kenmore Elite dishwasher?
It is a leakage alert on a 722-series, LG-built dishwasher. Water has reached the base, so the unit sounds an alert and asks you to shut off the water supply right away.
Is FE the same as a leak?
No. FE means too much water was supplied during the fill. The inlet valve and the water level sensing are the usual places we look when we trace it.
What about E1?
We found no firm meaning for E1 on this platform, so we confirm it on site and do not guess. Please tell us exactly what the display shows when you call.
Still seeing AE / E1 / FE (722-prefix)?
A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.