How to Fix Kenmore Dishwasher Error F6E3

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Error Code: F6E3 Difficulty: Moderate

Problem: Suds or error in water pump; excessive suds detected

How to Fix F6E3 Error

This error means too many suds were detected. This is almost always caused by using the wrong type of soap (e.g., hand dish soap instead of automatic dishwasher detergent).
Open the dishwasher and remove as many suds as possible.
Run a rinse-only cycle to clear out the remaining suds. You may need to run it multiple times.
To prevent this, only use detergent specifically designed for automatic dishwashers.

If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.

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