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F8E4 Pro Recommended KitchenAid Dishwasher F8E4 — Diverter Motor Error
Dishes come out dirty on one rack while the other rack is clean.
What does KitchenAid F8E4 mean?
The diverter disk motor, which directs water between the lower spray arm and the upper/middle spray arms in sequence, has stalled or failed to reach its target position.
What causes KitchenAid F8E4?
- Foreign object (broken glass, food bone) lodged in the diverter disk
- Failed diverter motor
- Diverter position sensor failure
How to fix KitchenAid F8E4 yourself
- 1 Remove both racks and inspect the bottom of the tub for broken glass or hard debris — this is the most common cause.
- 2 Remove the lower spray arm and clean around the diverter disk area.
- 3 Run a reset: power off at the breaker for 5 minutes, then restore power and run a normal cycle.