KitchenAid · Dishwasher
F6E1
Power reset onlyerror code
KitchenAid F6E1 means the dishwasher detected a user-interface or main-control error.
Market, product family, and model applicability
US · en-US · KitchenAid dishwashers covered by the official Product Help table covered by the cited official US support page
product family applicable: The official source applies at the product-family level. Exact controls can still vary by model.
Check the official model/manual lookup (opens in a new tab)What you can do now
Disconnect dishwasher power for 30 seconds, then restore it.
- Disconnect dishwasher power for 30 seconds, then restore it.
Stop and get service when
Schedule KitchenAid service if F6E1 returns.
- Schedule KitchenAid service if F6E1 returns.
Do not do
Do not remove the control panel or test internal circuits.
Use only the documented power cycle; do not access controls or wiring.
If the message returns
If F6E1 returns after the power cycle, schedule service.
Source and scope
Official manufacturer source- Market and locale
- US · en-US
- Product family
- dishwashers covered by the official Product Help table
- Official source last checked
- July 25, 2026
- Review status
- Automated evidence review completed · Owner-delegated approval
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