KitchenAid · Dishwasher
F8E4
Stop using the appliancealert
KitchenAid F8E4 means the dishwasher detected water in its drip tray.
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
Check accessible water connections for visible leaks and stop using the dishwasher if leaking continues.
- Check accessible water connections for visible leaks.
Stop and get service when
Contact KitchenAid service for persistent F8E4.
- Stop using the dishwasher if leaking continues.
- Contact KitchenAid service for persistent F8E4.
Do not do
Do not remove the drip tray or work on internal electrical parts from this guide.
Do not reach into the base or access the float switch or wiring.
If the message returns
If F8E4 remains or a leak continues, contact KitchenAid 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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