⚠️ Safety Warning: Appliance repair involves electricity, gas, and moving parts. Always disconnect power before working on any appliance.
Error Code: ER-07 OR ER-11 Difficulty: Hard
Problem: There is a failure with the drain valve.
How to Fix ER-07 OR ER-11 Error (Step-by-Step)
- Shut off electrical power and the main water supply to the dishwasher.
- Pull the dishwasher out from under the counter and carefully lay it on its back on a soft surface like a blanket.
- Locate the drain valve, which is connected to the drain pump and drain hose at the bottom of the dishwasher.
- Place a shallow pan or towel underneath to catch any remaining water.
- Disconnect the wire harness from the drain valve and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
- Loosen the clamps securing the hoses to the valve and pull the hoses off.
- Remove the old valve, install the new one, and securely reattach the hoses and wire harness before setting the dishwasher upright.
- Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
Recommended Replacement Part
Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
Most DIY parts are $50–$250. If you have a quote, use the total.
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