Reviewed by Liam Porter · Last reviewed August 11, 2026
Written by
Liam Porter Appliance Care EditorPublished September 2, 2026
Content status:
Verified
Error codeF8E8
ApplianceDishwasher
Affected model seriesKitchenAid models that publish fault codes in the use & care or tech sheet
Quick answer
F8E8 — Flow on a KitchenAid dishwasher (confirm for your model).
Model compatibility: KitchenAid reuses codes across series and model years, so F8E8 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
Flow-path fault. Treat this as plain-language guidance for KitchenAid owners, not a substitute for model-specific service literature.
Signs
Symptoms you may notice
The dishwasher shows F8E8 and over- or under-fills
The cycle stalls with F8E8 displayed
Water levels seem wrong when F8E8 appears
Why it happens
Possible causes
A pressure switch or level sensor
A blocked pressure hose or chamber
A control interpreting levels as a fault
Before you call
Safe checks you can make
These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.
Check the accessible filter for blockages
Confirm drainage access is clear
Perform a manufacturer-approved restart
Share freezer vs fridge temperatures, or wash/heat symptoms, when you book service
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
Please avoid
What not to attempt
Do not open internal panels or access high-voltage components
Do not bypass door locks, safety switches or interlocks
Get help
When to call a technician
For recurring F8E8, independent service is safer than guessing parts. Artisan Repair will diagnose on site and estimate before any repair.
Seeing this code on your KitchenAid appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair. Independent service — not an official KitchenAid service center.
For the exact record already present on the KitchenAid site, use the current verified meaning stored with that record. Do not replace it with a meaning taken from another appliance family just because the display look…