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KitchenAid appliance repair in Chicago, IL
KitchenAid is a Whirlpool Corporation brand, so its codes and many parts match Whirlpool’s. Call and we’ll connect you with a technician who works on KitchenAid.
KitchenAid major appliances are made by Whirlpool Corporation, alongside Whirlpool, Maytag and JennAir. In practice a technician who knows Whirlpool platforms knows most KitchenAid ones too, and parts are widely available.
KitchenAid kitchens tend to include built-in refrigerators and wall ovens, which take longer to service because they often have to be slid out of the cabinetry. Mention it when you call.
Reading KitchenAid F-codes
KitchenAid dishwashers with a display show codes as F (function) and E (error) numbers. Models with only indicator lights flash the same code: count the first set of flashes for F and the second for E. KitchenAid’s first reset step for any code is to disconnect power for 30 seconds.
| Code | KitchenAid meaning | Try first |
|---|---|---|
| F9E1 | Long drain; not draining properly | Clean the filter; check the disposal connection and drain hose |
| F8E4 | Water in the drip tray (float switch area) | A leak inside the base; turn off the water and call |
| F7E2 | Wash motor error | Technician |
| F6E1 | Control panel error | Power off 30 seconds; call if it returns |
| H20 | Water not detected | Check the supply valve under the sink |
Source: KitchenAid product help.
KitchenAid recall to check
Whirlpool Corporation’s recall page covers KitchenAid, with a lookup tool for the cooktop recall below.
| Recall | Product | Hazard (CPSC wording) | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Whirlpool, KitchenAid and JennAir glass cooktops with touch controls, made 2016 to 2019 (about 26,300) | “The recalled cooktop surface elements can turn on by themselves, posing burn and fire hazards.” | Free replacement cooktop. CPSC |
KitchenAid repair questions
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