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Kenmore Dishwasher Error SANITIZE-LED-2

Check water temperature during sanitize cycle (must reach 150°F).

Check water temperature during sanitize cycle (must reach 150°F).

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Kenmore dishwasher repair guide for error SANITIZE-LED-2
Error codeSANITIZE-LED-2Dishwasher

Try these first

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Check water temperature during sanitize cycle (must reach

    Check water temperature during sanitize cycle (must reach 150°F).

  2. 2
    Test temperature sensor accuracy and calibration

    Test temperature sensor accuracy and calibration.

  3. 3
    Verify heating element operation during sanitize cycle

    Verify heating element operation during sanitize cycle.

A quick explanation

What does SANITIZE-LED-2 mean?

Check water temperature during sanitize cycle (must reach 150°F).

The answer you came for

How to fix Kenmore dishwasher error SANITIZE-LED-2

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Check water temperature during sanitize cycle (must reach

    Check water temperature during sanitize cycle (must reach 150°F).

  2. 2

    Test temperature sensor accuracy and calibration

    Test temperature sensor accuracy and calibration.

  3. 3

    Verify heating element operation during sanitize cycle

    Verify heating element operation during sanitize cycle.

  4. 4

    Check control board sanitize cycle programming

    Check control board sanitize cycle programming.

  5. 5

    Inspect water circulation during high-temperature phases

    Inspect water circulation during high-temperature phases.

  6. 6

    Replace temperature sensor or control board if needed

    Replace temperature sensor or control board if needed.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix Sanitize LED Error Check water temperature during sanitize cycle (must reach 150°F). Test temperature sensor accuracy and calibration. Verify heating element operation during sanitize cycle. Check control board sanitize cycle programming. Inspect water circulation during high-temperature phases. Replace temperature sensor or control board if needed.

What to Check Next on This Kenmore Dishwasher Kenmore Dishwasher Error Sanitize LED: Use the code or symptom as the starting clue, then confirm what the dishwasher actually does before ordering parts. Turn power off before opening panels, reaching into the sump, or checking the valve, pump, heater, latch, sensor, or control wiring. Clean the filter and sump, check spray-arm movement, verify water supply, and inspect the drain hose and sink connection first. Confirm whether the fault appears during fill, wash, drain, heat/dry, latch, leak detection, or control-panel response. Run a short test cycle after cleaning and watch the exact stage where the symptom returns. Replace a part only after the same fault repeats and the complete Kenmore dishwasher model number confirms the right component. If the issue returns after these checks, match replacement parts to the complete Kenmore dishwasher model number from the appliance tag. Kenmore models can be built by different manufacturers, so fit depends on the full model number. ⚡ Don't Risk a DIY Fail! Get the Official Service Manual for your specific model before you unscrew anything. 🔍 Find My Manual Now Instant PDF Download • Factory Authorized Recommended Replacement Part OEM Part #: WPW10134373 Market Price: $140 As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases through links on this page.Check Price & Availability → ⚡ Don't Risk a DIY Fail! Get the Official Service Manual for your specific model before you unscrew anything. 🔍 Find My Manual Now Instant PDF Download • Factory Authorized ⚡ Don't Risk a DIY Fail! Get the Official Service Manual for your specific model before you unscrew anything. 🔍 Find My Manual Now Instant PDF Download • Factory Authorized

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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