How to Reset a KitchenAid Dishwasher
Cancel/Drain, then a breaker power-cycle.
Reset Steps
- 1
Press Cancel; allow the 2-minute drain.
- 2
Breaker off 60 seconds for persistent codes.
- 3
Run a 1-hour cycle to confirm.
💡 Good to know: Codes set during a cycle re-display within minutes if the fault is hard — no amount of resetting outlasts a failed heater.
If the Code Comes Back
A code that returns after a reset means the underlying fault is still present. Look up your exact code for its causes and step-by-step fix:
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I read error codes on a KitchenAid dishwasher? +
Watch the Clean/Complete LED blink pattern: first digit, pause, second digit, long pause, repeat. 7 blinks–pause–1 blink = 7-1, the heater fault.